Child's football boot

Abstract

Provided in the present invention is a child's football boot. The child's football boot comprises an upper structure and a sole structure. The upper structure encloses to form an accommodating cavity for accommodating a foot, and the accommodating cavity is provided with an opening through which the foot can enter. The upper structure comprises a foot region and an ankle region. The foot region comprises a forefoot region, a midfoot region, and a heel region. The ankle region is formed by extending upward from the top of the foot region. At least the heel region of the foot region is integrally formed with the ankle region. The ratio of the maximum width to the minimum width of the child's football boot is k, where 1.6≤k≤1.8. At least the heel region of the foot region is integrally formed with the ankle region, thereby providing better protection for a child's ankle and also preventing the formation of protrusions on the inner surface of the upper structure that causes discomfort to a child's foot. Setting appropriate widths for the child's football boot reduces pressure on the foot, thereby preventing affecting the development of the child's foot. Moreover, the child's football boot has a certain wrap-around fit, thereby meeting the requirements of the sport of football.

Description

A type of children's soccer shoe Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of sports footwear technology, and in particular to a children's soccer shoe. Background Technology

[0002] Footwear generally consists of two parts: the upper structure and the sole structure. The upper structure is fixed to the sole structure and encloses a cavity to receive the foot, while the sole structure is fixed to the lower surface of the upper structure to be positioned between the upper structure and the sole.

[0003] The passing, controlling, dribbling, and shooting techniques in football place high demands on the fit and support of football boots. In some existing children's football boots, the upper structure creates a cavity that is too small, compressing children's feet and causing discomfort. Long-term use of these boots can negatively impact foot development. Summary of the Invention

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a children's soccer shoe that solves at least one of the above problems.

[0005] This invention provides a children's soccer shoe, comprising an upper structure and a sole structure. The upper structure forms a cavity for accommodating the foot, and the cavity has an opening for the foot to enter. The upper structure includes:

[0006] The foot area includes the forefoot area, midfoot area, and heel area;

[0007] An ankle region is formed by extending upward from the top of the foot region, and at least the heel region of the foot region is integrally formed with the ankle region;

[0008] The children's soccer shoe has a maximum width in the front area and a minimum width in the middle area, and the ratio between the maximum width and the minimum width is k, where 1.6 ≤ k ≤ 1.8.

[0009] Furthermore, the foot area also includes a shoe tongue area, which is integrally formed with the ankle area.

[0010] Furthermore, the foot area also includes a bottom area that fits into the sole structure, and the bottom area and the ankle area are integrally formed.

[0011] Furthermore, the elastic coefficient of the ankle region is greater than that of the foot region.

[0012] Furthermore, the ankle area and / or the tongue area are provided with ventilation holes.

[0013] Furthermore, the upper structure includes an inner layer and a waterproof layer, the inner layer enclosing the receiving cavity, and the waterproof layer adhering to the side surface of the inner layer facing away from the receiving cavity.

[0014] Furthermore, the inner layer is composed of a deformable elastic material; and / or, the outer surface of the waterproof layer is provided with a rough texture.

[0015] Furthermore, the children's soccer shoe also includes an insole, which includes a central region and an edge region, the edge region surrounding the central region circumferentially, and the thickness of the edge region being greater than the thickness of the central region.

[0016] Furthermore, the children's soccer shoe also includes an insole having an upper surface facing the receiving cavity, and the insole is provided with a cushioning area protruding from the upper surface.

[0017] Furthermore, the insole has a torsion center, and the number of cushioning areas is multiple, with the multiple cushioning areas arranged in a rotating manner around the torsion center.

[0018] Furthermore, the sole structure includes a sole and supporting studs, the supporting studs being located on the side of the sole facing away from the upper structure.

[0019] Furthermore, the sole includes a sole interlayer, which is provided with any one or at least a combination of two or more of the following: a fluid filling chamber, a spring buffer, a magnetic adjuster, and a motion control component.

[0020] As can be seen from the above technical solutions, the embodiments of the present invention have at least the following advantages and positive effects:

[0021] The aforementioned children's soccer shoes feature a one-piece molded upper, with at least the heel area and ankle area seamlessly integrated. This ensures the upper structure maintains the same tightness around the child's ankle and surrounding area, providing excellent overall support and better protection for the ankle. It also prevents bulges from forming on the inner surface of the upper structure, which could cause discomfort to the child's feet.

[0022] In addition, the children's soccer shoes are designed with an appropriate width at the joint between the toes and metatarsals, which reduces pressure on the feet and does not affect the development of children's feet. At the same time, they have a certain degree of support, which meets the requirements of soccer. Attached Figure Description

[0023] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort. Wherein:

[0024] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a children's soccer shoe in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 2 shows the exploded structure of the children's soccer shoe shown in Figure 1;

[0026] Figure 3 shows a top view of the children's soccer shoes shown in Figure 1;

[0027] Figure 4 illustrates the overall structure of the insole for a children's soccer shoe in one embodiment.

[0028] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0029] 10. Children's soccer shoes;

[0030] 100. Upper structure; 101. Inner layer; 102. Waterproof layer; 110. Recessed cavity; 111. Opening; 120. Foot area; 121. Forefoot area; 122. Midfoot area; 123. Heel area; 124. Sole area; 125. Tongue area; 126. Eyelets; 130. Ankle area; 131. Ventilation holes;

[0031] 200. Sole structure; 210. Sole; 220. Supporting spikes;

[0032] 300. Shoelaces;

[0033] 400, Insole; 401, Middle area; 402, Edge area; 410, Cushioning area; 420, Torsion center. Detailed Implementation

[0034] Typical embodiments embodying the features and advantages of the present invention will be described in detail in the following description. It should be understood that the present invention can have various variations in different embodiments without departing from the scope of the present invention, and the descriptions and illustrations herein are for illustrative purposes only and not intended to limit the present invention.

[0035] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the stated features. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified. Additionally, " / " indicates "or," for example, A / B can mean A or B; "and / or" in this document is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist, for example, A and / or B can represent: A alone, A and B simultaneously, and B alone.

[0036] Unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set up," "connected," and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0037] Some existing children's soccer shoes have an undersized wearing cavity formed by the upper structure, which compresses children's feet, causing discomfort and potentially affecting foot development with prolonged use.

[0038] To address at least one of the aforementioned problems, the present invention provides a children's soccer shoe 10 for use in children's soccer activities.

[0039] Referring to Figures 1 and 2, the children's soccer shoe 10 includes an upper structure 100 and a sole structure 200. The upper structure 100 encloses a receiving cavity 110 for receiving the foot. The receiving cavity 110 has an opening 111 for the foot to enter. The upper structure 100 includes a foot region 120 and an ankle region 130. The foot region 120 is used to wrap the child's foot, and the ankle region 130 is used to wrap the child's ankle. The ankle is formed by extending upward from the top of the foot region 120.

[0040] The foot area 120 can be divided into a forefoot area 121, a midfoot area 122, and a heel area 123. The forefoot area 121 covers the child's toes and the joints connecting the toes and metatarsals. The midfoot area 122 covers the arch area of ​​the child's foot. The heel area 123 covers the rear of the child's foot, including the calcaneus. Specifically, at least the heel area 123 and the ankle area 130 of the foot area 120 are integrally molded. That is to say, based on the integral molding of the heel area 123 and the ankle area 130, the manufacturer can also, as needed, design other areas of the foot area 120 to be integrally molded with the heel area 123 and the ankle area 130, or the entire upper structure 100 to be an integrally molded structure.

[0041] It's understandable that some existing children's soccer shoes (10) lack ankle support, thus failing to protect the ankles, making children's ankles vulnerable to injury during soccer play. While some children's soccer shoes (10) do have ankle support, this is often manufactured separately from the upper and then joined together through stitching and gluing, sacrificing some of the tightness of the upper structure (100). This reduces the upper structure's protective effect on children's feet, especially their ankles. Alternatively, the upper structure (100) may have bulges on the inner surface due to stitching, glue, etc., which can compress children's feet and cause discomfort.

[0042] In this invention, at least the heel area 123 of the foot area 120 and the ankle area 130 are integrally formed, so that the upper structure 100 maintains the same tightness in wrapping the child's ankle and the surrounding area, with good overall wrapping performance, which can play a better role in protecting the child's ankle, while avoiding the formation of protrusions on the inner surface of the upper structure 100 that could cause discomfort to the child's feet.

[0043] In this embodiment, referring to Figures 1 and 3, Figure 3 illustrates that the children's soccer shoe 10 has a maximum width L1 in the forefoot region 121 and a minimum width in the midfoot region 122. L1 roughly corresponds to the joint connecting the toes and metatarsals, and L2 roughly corresponds to the arch of the foot. The ratio of the maximum width L1 to the minimum width L2 is k, where 1.6 ≤ k ≤ 1.8. The portion of the upper structure 100 corresponding to the maximum width L1 smoothly transitions with the other portions of the upper structure 100.

[0044] It is understandable that, due to the special nature of football, football boots are generally smaller than regular casual shoes, and professional football players often experience significant deformation of their toe bones. Children's football boots 10 are targeted at children, whose feet and bones are still developing. Overly tight football boots can affect the development of children's feet, and the joints between the toes and metatarsals are the most vulnerable parts during childhood. Therefore, this invention sets the ratio of L1 to L2 as k, where 1.6 ≤ k ≤ 1.8. If k is less than 1.6, the children's football boots 10 exert excessive pressure on the feet, which is detrimental to children's development; if k is greater than 1.8, the children's football boots 10 lack sufficient support and do not meet the requirements of football. Children's football boots 10 offer better looseness and comfort at the joints between the toes and metatarsals, providing protection for this specific area. Specifically, for users with larger forefoot sizes, the corresponding ratio is set to 1.7 ≤ k ≤ 1.8.

[0045] Specifically, the elastic coefficient of the ankle region 130 is greater than that of the foot region 120, meaning that the ankle region 130 is more elastic, provides better support and protection for the child's ankle. For example, different elastic effects can be achieved by setting different thicknesses for the ankle region 130 and the foot region 120, or by incorporating materials that increase elasticity during the molding of the ankle region 130.

[0046] Furthermore, the ankle area 130 near the opening 111 is provided with ventilation holes 131. Ventilation holes 131 can increase the breathability of the ankle area 130. The manufacturer can freely set the area where the ventilation holes 131 are set as needed. This area can be any part of the ankle area 130, or the area where the ventilation holes 131 are set can cover the entire ankle area 130. In addition, ventilation holes 131 can also be set in other parts of the children's soccer shoe 10, such as the tongue area 125.

[0047] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG2, the foot region 120 further includes a bottom region 124 that conforms to the sole structure 200, and the foot region 120 and the ankle region 130 are integrally molded. This allows the upper structure 100 to maintain good tightness, providing better support and protection for children's feet. Exemplarily, the upper structure 100 is made of rubber and uses an dip-molding process. A foot-shaped mold is heated and then dipped into a rubber latex. After dip-molding and demolding, a hollow upper structure 100 blank is obtained, and the entire upper structure 100 blank is integrally molded. Of course, the upper structure 100 can also be integrally molded using other materials.

[0048] In other embodiments, the foot area 120 may not have a bottom area 124. Instead, the upper structure 100 and the sole structure 200 may be bonded or sewn together, and the sole structure 200 may form the bottom wall of the receiving cavity 110.

[0049] Specifically, the foot area 120 also includes a tongue area 125 located at the top, which is integrally formed with the ankle area 130. The tongue area 125 is provided with a plurality of spaced-apart shoelace holes 126, which are arranged in pairs. The children's soccer shoe 10 also includes shoelaces 300, which extend through each shoelace hole 126 of the tongue area 125 and can be stretched and fixed to adjust the tightness of the tongue area 125 to fit the foot. It can be understood that in this embodiment, the shoelace holes 126 on the same side are arranged in a basically straight line. In addition, the shoelace holes 126 on the same side can also be arranged along curves, zigzag lines, or other extension paths, which is not limited in this invention.

[0050] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG2, the upper structure 100 includes an inner layer 101 and a waterproof layer 102. The inner layer 101 surrounds a receiving cavity 110, and the waterproof layer 102 is attached to the side surface of the inner layer 101 facing away from the receiving cavity 110. The inner layer 101 is composed of a deformable elastic material to provide good support for the child's foot without putting too much pressure on it, which is beneficial to the development of the child's foot.

[0051] Specifically, the outer surface of the waterproof layer 102 is textured with a rough surface to cause the football to stop when it comes into contact with the rough texture, making it easier for the user to change the motion of the football. The rough texture can form decorative patterns of various shapes and colors, and this invention does not impose any limitations on the shape and color of the decorative patterns.

[0052] It should be noted that, in addition to the two-layer structure described in the above embodiment, the upper structure 100 can also be configured as a three-layer, four-layer, or other multi-layer structure, or other materials can be used to replace the aforementioned waterproof layer 102. The specific layer structure can utilize any commercially available material, including but not limited to textiles, polymer foam, polymer sheets, leather, and synthetic leather.

[0053] In addition, the upper structure 100 may also include other parts, such as: (1) a heel stabilizer provided in the heel area 123 to enhance the stability of the children's soccer shoe 10; (2) a toe guard provided in the forefoot area 121, especially at the toe, the toe guard being made of abrasion-resistant material; (3) logos, trademarks, and labels with care instructions and material information formed on the upper structure 100; and (4) a pull tab provided at the top of the heel area 123 for easy wearing of the children's soccer shoe 10.

[0054] The sole structure 200 includes a sole 210 and supporting studs 220, with the supporting studs 220 located on the side of the sole 210 facing away from the upper structure 100. Specifically, the outer surface of the sole 210 can be formed of an abrasion-resistant rubber material with a certain rough texture to increase frictional adhesion. Multiple supporting studs 220 further increase the frictional adhesion between the sole 210 and the ground surface, resulting in more stable movement.

[0055] Furthermore, the sole 210 includes a sole interlayer, which is provided with any one or at least a combination of two or more of the following: a fluid filling chamber, a spring shock absorber, a magnetic adjuster, and a motion control component. Specifically, the sole 210 may have multiple sole interlayers, and the number of sole interlayers can be freely set as needed.

[0056] Referring to Figure 4, the children's soccer shoe 10 also includes an insole 400, which has an upper surface facing the receiving cavity 110 and can play a role in shock absorption and cushioning.

[0057] Specifically, the insole 400 includes a middle region 401 and an edge region 402. The edge region 402 surrounds the middle region 401 in the circumferential direction. The thickness of the edge region 402 is greater than the thickness of the middle region 401 to increase the frictional resistance of the insole 400 against the sole of the foot and prevent the foot from sliding relative to the insole 400 when playing football, which could lead to foot injury.

[0058] Furthermore, the insole 400 is provided with a cushioning area 410 protruding from the upper surface to increase the frictional resistance of the insole 400 against the sole of the foot and prevent the foot from sliding relative to the insole 400 when playing football, which could lead to foot injury.

[0059] It is understandable that in football, when performing actions such as stopping the ball, whether the ball is touched by the inside or outside of the foot, the player's foot needs to rotate around the center of rotation. During this process, the foot is subjected to greater force, and the foot is prone to detaching from the insole or sliding relative to it, which may cause foot injuries in children and also damage the knee joint.

[0060] To address the aforementioned technical problems, in this embodiment, the insole 400 has a torsion center 420 and multiple cushioning areas 410 arranged in a rotatable pattern around the torsion center 420. This increases the torsional resistance between the foot and the insole 400, improving the safety factor in football.

Claims

1. A children's soccer shoe, characterized in that, The children's soccer shoe includes an upper structure and a sole structure. The upper structure forms a cavity for accommodating the foot, and the cavity has an opening for the foot to enter. The upper structure includes: The foot area includes the forefoot area, midfoot area, and heel area; An ankle region is formed by extending upward from the top of the foot region, and at least the heel region of the foot region is integrally formed with the ankle region; The children's soccer shoe has a maximum width in the front area and a minimum width in the middle area, and the ratio between the maximum width and the minimum width is k, where 1.6 ≤ k ≤ 1.

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2. The children's soccer shoe according to claim 1, characterized in that, The foot area also includes a shoe tongue area, which is integrally formed with the ankle area.

3. The children's soccer shoe according to claim 1, characterized in that, The foot area also includes a bottom area that fits into the sole structure, and the bottom area and the ankle area are integrally formed.

4. The children's soccer shoe according to claim 1, characterized in that, The elastic coefficient of the ankle region is greater than that of the foot region.

5. The children's soccer shoe according to claim 2, characterized in that, The ankle area and / or the tongue area are provided with ventilation holes.

6. The children's soccer shoe according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper structure includes an inner layer and a waterproof layer, the inner layer enclosing the cavity, and the waterproof layer adhering to the side surface of the inner layer facing away from the cavity.

7. The children's soccer shoe according to claim 6, characterized in that, The inner layer is composed of a deformable elastic material; and / or, the outer surface of the waterproof layer is provided with a rough texture.

8. The children's soccer shoe according to claim 1, characterized in that, The children's soccer shoes also include an insole, which includes a central area and an edge area, the edge area surrounding the central area circumferentially, and the thickness of the edge area being greater than the thickness of the central area.

9. The children's soccer shoe according to claim 1, characterized in that, The children's soccer shoe also includes an insole having an upper surface facing the receiving cavity, and the insole is provided with a cushioning area protruding from the upper surface.

10. The children's soccer shoe according to claim 9, characterized in that, The insole has a torsion center, and the number of cushioning areas is multiple, with the multiple cushioning areas arranged in a rotating manner around the torsion center.

11. The children's soccer shoe according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that, The sole structure includes a sole and supporting studs, the supporting studs being located on the side of the sole facing away from the upper structure.

12. The children's soccer shoe according to claim 11, characterized in that, The sole includes a sole interlayer, which is provided with any one or at least a combination of two or more of the following: a fluid filling chamber, a spring shock absorber, a magnetic modulator, and a motion control component.

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