Breathable and comfortable driving shoes
By designing breathable uppers and soles in driving shoes, the problem of insufficient breathability during long drives has been solved, improving breathability and support, reducing driver fatigue, and enhancing driving comfort and safety.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- MEIZHOU BAY VOCATIONAL & TECH COLLEGE
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-19
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-26
AI Technical Summary
Existing driving shoes lack breathability during long drives, leading to damp feet and increased fatigue, which affects driver comfort and driving safety.
The design incorporates a breathable upper and sole structure, including a raised edge on the outer edge of the sole, a high-strength I-shaped waist piece embedded in the arch area with ventilation holes, and a breathable membrane and ventilation holes to achieve directional airflow circulation, enhancing breathability and support.
It improves the breathability and support of the shoes, reduces driver fatigue, enhances driving comfort and safety, and maintains the durability and aesthetics of the sole.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of footwear accessories technology, specifically a breathable and comfortable driving shoe. Background Technology
[0002] Driving shoes, as footwear specifically designed for drivers, are undeniably important. Choosing and wearing appropriate driving shoes can significantly reduce problems such as impaired blood circulation and increased foot pressure caused by maintaining a fixed driving posture for extended periods, helping to prevent foot diseases. As driving time accumulates, driver fatigue also significantly impacts driving safety. Therefore, developing and designing breathable driving shoes that alleviate fatigue has significant practical value.
[0003] When designing driving shoes, breathability and fatigue relief are crucial considerations, directly impacting the driver's comfort during long drives. In particular, the breathable design of the sole effectively prevents feet from getting damp, maintaining a dry environment inside the shoe, reducing the possibility of bacterial growth, and thus improving overall wearing comfort. Simultaneously, fatigue relief is another key aspect that must be emphasized in driving shoe design. Drivers maintain the same driving posture for extended periods, repeatedly pressing their feet against the pedals, placing significant pressure on the soles of their feet, which can easily lead to poor blood circulation and fatigue. Therefore, ensuring that drivers' feet remain dry and comfortable during long drives, reducing fatigue, and providing drivers with higher-quality driving shoes to improve their driving experience and road safety are urgent issues that need to be addressed. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a breathable and comfortable driving shoe to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a breathable and comfortable driving shoe, comprising a sole and an upper, wherein the upper is a breathable upper, and the outer edge of the sole is provided with a raised edge corresponding to the fifth metatarsal bone position, the raised edge being attached to the upper on the outside of the shoe, the heel of the sole extending to the corresponding heel and being attached to the upper, so that the heel forms an arc surface, the sole having a waist piece embedded in the arch area for supporting the foot, the waist piece being provided with ventilation holes, and the outsole having ventilation holes communicating with the ventilation holes.
[0006] Furthermore, the waist piece is I-shaped, and the waist piece includes a base and a first free end extending from the base to the outer side of the palm, a second free end extending from the base to the inner side of the palm, a third free end extending from the base to the outer side of the heel, and a fourth free end extending from the base to the inner side of the heel.
[0007] Furthermore, the waist piece is provided with protrusions, and the sole of the shoe is provided with grooves corresponding to the protrusions.
[0008] Furthermore, the waist piece is composed of multiple waist piece units with hollowed-out mesh connected in a staggered manner, and the hollowed-out mesh serves as ventilation holes.
[0009] Furthermore, the waist piece is a sheet-like structure, integrally formed from interlaced horizontal and vertical strips, with the same size perforated grid.
[0010] Furthermore, a waterproof and breathable membrane is provided near the waist piece for the ventilation holes.
[0011] Furthermore, the lower surface of the shoe sole is provided with anti-slip textured patterns.
[0012] Furthermore, the anti-slip textured pattern is arranged in parallel.
[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This utility model features a raised edge on the outer edge of the outsole, which is then attached to the upper of the shoe. During wear, this raised edge, located in the area corresponding to the fifth metatarsal bone, disperses lateral impact energy upon collision, reducing peak force on the foot and making it more comfortable to wear. A high-strength I-shaped waist structure is embedded in the arch area, with ventilation holes on the waist structure and the outsole. Combined with the breathable upper, this achieves directional airflow circulation from the sole to the inside of the shoe to the upper, improving breathability while maintaining lateral torsional stiffness. The outsole piece at the heel directly wraps around the heel to form a rim, creating an arc at the heel. The upper and heel are smoothly connected to the sole, creating a seamless transition and reducing the contact distance between the heel and the ground. The waist plate supports the weight of the foot when the force direction changes from left to right, greatly relieving pressure on the heel and various joints and muscles of the leg. This allows the driver's foot to move flexibly between the clutch, accelerator, and brake pedals, swinging smoothly and freely. It is easier to pedal, lighter, and reduces driver fatigue, improves driving safety, and enhances the wear resistance of the sole. The heel will not wear out severely, and the appearance will not be affected. These shoes can be worn while driving or for shopping or walking. They are lightweight and effectively reduce foot pressure. Attached Figure Description
[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the breathable and comfortable driving shoe of this utility model;
[0015] Figure 2 This is a top view structural diagram of the outsole of the breathable and comfortable driving shoe of this utility model;
[0016] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure along the AA direction;
[0017] Figure 4 for Figure 2 A magnified view of section B;
[0018] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the single-piece structure of the midsection of the breathable and comfortable driving shoe of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 6 This is a structural diagram of the outsole of the breathable and comfortable driving shoe of this utility model, viewed from below.
[0020] In the diagram, 1-sole, 11-convex edging, 12-edging, 13-ventilation hole, 2-upper part, 3-waist piece, 31-ventilation hole, 32-substrate, 33-first free end, 34-second free end, 35-third free end, 36-fourth free end, 37-protrusion, 300-waist piece unit, 301-horizontal strip, 302-vertical strip. Detailed Implementation
[0021] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0022] like Figures 1-6 As shown, this embodiment provides a breathable and comfortable driving shoe, including a sole 1 and an upper 2. The upper 2 is glued to the sole. In this embodiment, the upper 2 is a breathable upper, for example, made of breathable mesh material. Breathable mesh is both breathable and soft, making it more durable and wear-resistant, and also more comfortable on the feet, and aesthetically pleasing.
[0023] The sole 1 includes an outsole, and a raised edge 11 is provided on the outer edge of the outsole corresponding to the fifth metatarsal bone. The raised edge 11 is attached to the upper 2 on the inner side of the shoe. When worn, the raised edge is in the area corresponding to the fifth metatarsal bone, which disperses the lateral impact energy during collision, reduces the peak force on the foot, and makes wearing more comfortable.
[0024] The heel of the sole 1 extends to the corresponding heel and is attached to the upper to form an edge 12, so that the heel forms an arc surface. The heel and the sole 1 are smoothly connected, the transition is smooth, and the contact distance between the heel and the ground is reduced.
[0025] The outsole features a waist piece 3 embedded in the arch area to support the foot. The waist piece 3 has ventilation holes 31, and the outsole has ventilation holes 13 communicating with these holes. The waist piece 3 is I-shaped and includes a base 32, a first free end 33 extending from the base 32 towards the outer side of the forefoot, a second free end 34 extending from the base 32 towards the inner side of the forefoot, a third free end 35 extending from the base 32 towards the outer side of the heel, and a fourth free end 36 extending from the base 32 towards the inner side of the heel. The base 32 can be elliptical, circular, etc., and the extended free ends can adapt to the driver's driving force habits. The waist piece 3 is composed of multiple waist piece units 300 with hollowed-out meshes connected in a staggered manner. The components are assembled to form the waist piece 3, which has a thickness. The perforated mesh serves as the ventilation holes 31 of the waist piece 3. The waist piece unit 300 has a sheet-like structure, integrally formed by interlaced horizontal strips 301 and vertical strips 302. Adjacent waist piece units 300 are staggered and connected. By setting perforated meshes on the waist piece units 300 and staggering adjacent waist piece units 300, the perforated meshes on the waist piece units 300 interweave, resulting in good breathability of the entire waist piece 3 and thus good breathability of the shoe. Preferably, the perforated meshes of each waist piece unit 300 are the same size and the mesh shape is rhomboid. The ventilation holes 31 of the waist piece 3 are evenly distributed, further improving breathability. Multiple waist piece units 300 can be integrally formed by 3D printing or thermoplastic extrusion. The shoe is easy to manufacture and uses high-strength materials, such as carbon fiber composites. The ventilation holes 31 are also resistant to deformation. The waist plate 3 has protrusions 37, and the outsole has corresponding grooves. The protrusions 37 are inserted into the grooves. A mesh fabric is attached to the outsole as a midsole. An insole can also be installed inside the shoe, and the insole also has through holes. Thus, the ventilation holes 13 and 31, combined with the through holes in the insole and the breathable upper, achieve directional airflow circulation from the sole to the inside of the shoe to the upper, improving breathability and maintaining lateral torsional stiffness. The high-strength I-beam structure waist plate supports the weight of the foot when the force direction changes from left to right, greatly relieving pressure on the heel, leg joints, and muscles, allowing for greater foot flexibility. The shoe moves smoothly between the clutch, accelerator, and brake pedals, allowing for greater freedom of movement between these pedals. It is easy to operate, lightweight, reduces driver fatigue, and improves operational safety. It also enhances the wear resistance of the sole 1, preventing severe wear on the heel and maintaining aesthetics. This makes the shoe suitable for both driving and casual outings. The ventilation holes 13 are located near the waist piece 3 and feature a waterproof and breathable membrane. This membrane is composed of a PTFE film overlay and a hydrophilic PU coating. Both the PTFE film overlay and the hydrophilic PU coating have a microporous structure, and the PTFE film overlay is water-repellent, preventing external water from penetrating the shoe while allowing external air to enter through the sole, thus achieving waterproof and breathable functionality.
[0026] To further reduce the weight and wear of the outsole, it is made of cast polyurethane elastomer (CPU) and features a thin-sole, full-length ergonomic design. Each shoe weighs no more than 200g, making the overall shoe lightweight. In emergency situations, the shoe won't be too heavy to brake effectively. The lightweight design allows for precise judgment and good control of braking force, and the perfect fit between the foot and toes provides excellent responsiveness to pressure points. Furthermore, the CPU outsole is not only wear-resistant but also provides slip resistance, preventing excessive friction during prolonged driving and ensuring the safety of the driver and passengers.
[0027] To further enhance the anti-slip effect of the sole, the lower surface of the sole 1 is provided with parallel anti-slip grooves. This makes the outsole more slip-resistant, especially when driving in the rain. The grooves of reasonable width and depth on the bottom, the smooth, rounded edges, and the curvature of the heel allow for unimpeded and free foot movement between the accelerator and brake pedals, preventing traffic accidents caused by accidental obstructions and thus increasing driving safety.
[0028] This invention features a raised edging on the outer edge of the outsole, which is then attached to the upper. During wear, this raised edging, positioned in the area corresponding to the fifth metatarsal bone, disperses lateral impact energy upon collision, reducing peak force on the foot and enhancing comfort. A high-strength I-shaped waist structure is embedded in the arch area, with ventilation holes on both the waist structure and the outsole. Combined with the breathable upper, this achieves directional airflow circulation from the sole to the inner lining and upper, improving breathability while maintaining lateral torsional stiffness. At the heel, the outsole plate extends directly to the heel, creating a curved surface that is flush with the sole plane. The smooth, seamless transition reduces the contact distance between the heel and the ground. The waist support plate helps to balance the weight of the foot as the force shifts from side to side, significantly reducing pressure on the heel, leg joints, and muscles. This allows the driver's foot to move freely between the clutch, accelerator, and brake pedals, moving smoothly and effortlessly. The lightweight design reduces driver fatigue, improves safety, and enhances the durability of the sole, preventing excessive heel wear and maintaining aesthetics. These shoes are suitable for both driving and casual outings, effectively reducing foot pressure.
[0029] Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A breathable and comfortable driving shoe, characterized in that: The shoe includes a sole and an upper. The upper is breathable. The outer edge of the sole has a raised edge corresponding to the fifth metatarsal bone. The raised edge is attached to the upper and extends outward. The heel of the sole extends to the corresponding heel and is attached to the upper, forming an arc surface at the heel. The sole has a waist piece for supporting the foot corresponding to the arch area. The waist piece has ventilation holes. The sole has ventilation holes that communicate with the ventilation holes.
2. The breathable and comfortable driving shoe according to claim 1, characterized in that: The waist piece is I-shaped and includes a base, a first free end extending from the base to the outer side of the forefoot, a second free end extending from the base to the inner side of the forefoot, a third free end extending from the base to the outer side of the heel, and a fourth free end extending from the base to the inner side of the heel.
3. The breathable and comfortable driving shoe according to claim 1, characterized in that: The waist piece is provided with a protrusion, and the sole of the shoe is provided with a groove corresponding to the protrusion.
4. The breathable and comfortable driving shoes according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The waist piece is composed of multiple waist piece units with hollowed-out mesh connected in a staggered manner, and the hollowed-out mesh is a ventilation hole.
5. The breathable and comfortable driving shoe according to claim 4, characterized in that: The waist piece is a sheet-like structure, integrally formed from interlaced horizontal and vertical strips, with the same size perforated grid.
6. The breathable and comfortable driving shoe according to claim 1, characterized in that: A waterproof and breathable membrane is installed near the waist piece of the ventilation hole.
7. The breathable and comfortable driving shoe according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower surface of the shoe sole is provided with anti-slip texture.
8. The breathable and comfortable driving shoe according to claim 7, characterized in that: The anti-slip textured pattern is arranged in parallel.