Anti-slip golf shoes

Abstract

The present invention relates to anti-slip golf shoes. A side support part is formed on the outer surface of an outsole ranging from the end of the little toe bone of the pivot foot (the left foot in the case of a right-handed player) to the heel so as to gently protrude outwards, thereby expanding the ground contact surface of the outer surface of the pivot foot. The outsole comprises: a first support surface which supports the lower surface of toes ranging from the fourth toe to the little toe; a second support surface which is adjacent to the first support surface and supports the lower surface of the toe portion of the big toe; a third support surface which is adjacent to the second support surface and supports the arch portion inside the sole; a fourth support surface which is adjacent to the third support surface and supports parts between the arch portion of the sole and the heel; a fifth support surface which is adjacent to the fourth support surface and supports the heel of the sole; and a sixth support surface which is formed between the fifth support surface and the first support surface and supports the outer side surface of the pivot foot.

Description

Anti-slip golf shoes

[0001] The present invention relates to anti-slip golf shoes that minimize slippage of the pivot foot during a swing in the address posture in a golf game and have minimal impact on the growth of grass.

[0002] When a golfer strikes a golf ball, they address the ball so that the line connecting their left and right toes is roughly parallel to the target line. For right-handed golfers, the left foot is positioned in front of the target, and the right foot is positioned behind the target. At address, the golf club head is positioned near the ball. From this position, the golfer begins the takeback, first driving the club head back and then upward. The highest point of the club head elevation is the top position. The downswing begins from the top position.

[0003] The start of the downswing is referred to as the "change of direction." After the change of direction, the clubhead descends and collides with the golf ball (impact). After impact, the golfer swings the club forward, then upward, to finish.

[0004] Right-handed golfers perform a body turn around their left foot from the top position to the finish. At the same time, the golfer turns around with his right foot.

[0005] The ground is kicked and the force is transferred to the golf ball. Right-handed golfers use their left foot as the pivot foot and their right foot as the kicking foot. Left-handed golfers use their right foot as the pivot foot and their left foot as the kicking foot.

[0006] From the top to the finish, a golfer's feet exert significant force. This force can cause golf shoes to slip against the ground. Slippage disrupts the swing form, leading to missed shots. Slippage is particularly likely to occur before and after a change in direction and before and after impact.

[0007] Golf shoes are essential equipment that help you swing while maintaining a stable standing position, that is, keeping your lower body firmly on the ground, so that a stable swing motion is prioritized for a shot that sends the ball flying in golf.

[0008] In golf, in order to maintain a stable standing position, balance and muscle strength in the lower body are necessary, but due to the nature of the sport of golf, the ground can be a short grass green, a slightly longer grass fairway, a grassy rough, sandy bunkers, and even shallow water. In addition, considering the possibility of playing regardless of rain or slopes, the most important factor is to keep your feet stable on the ground when swinging.

[0009] This is supported by golf-specific golf shoes. Currently, most golf shoes have several spikes fixed to the bottom of the shoe, that is, the sole, or are formed in a replaceable manner to prevent slipping and allow for a stable stance.

[0010] Golf shoes with metal or ceramic spike pins on the soles exist. Spike pins prevent slipping. However, in these golf shoes, the spike pins damage the grass on the green, the floor of the clubhouse, and the pavement of the walkways installed on the golf course. Accordingly, the use of golf shoes with spike pins is prohibited.

[0011] There are many golf courses. Furthermore, golf shoes with spikes tend to push up from the bottom, which isn't very comfortable for golfers. Therefore, golf shoes with spikes aren't widely used these days.

[0012] Golf shoes with rubber or synthetic resin protrusions on the sole instead of spikes are becoming more common. These shoes are less likely to damage turf and offer superior comfort. However, compared to shoes with spikes, these shoes lack sufficient slip resistance.

[0013] Conventional golf shoes have spikes on the outsole that dig into the ground to prevent slipping, but if spike marks are left on the green, they can affect the direction in which the ball rolls on the putting path and can also hinder the growth of grass.

[0014] Accordingly, to solve the above-mentioned problem, the 'golf shoe sole structure' of Patent Publication No. 10-2012-0137786 has been known.

[0015] The conventional 'golf shoe sole structure' has a structure in which, in the sole of a golf shoe having a front heel and a rear heel, a plurality of polygonal pyramidal grooves are formed in the shape of polygonal cones on the bottom surface of the front heel and the rear heel; adjacent polygonal pyramidal grooves are separated from each other by a connecting protrusion; and the polygonal pyramidal grooves and the connecting protrusions are connected to the outer edge portions of the front heel and the rear heel, such that when viewed from one side, the polygonal pyramidal grooves and the connecting protrusions are formed repeatedly.

[0016] These conventional patented inventions have failed to provide golf shoes that sufficiently prevent slipping while having minimal impact on the growth of grass.

[0017] (Patent Prior Art)

[0018] Republic of Korea Publication Patent No. 10-2012-0137786

[0019] Republic of Korea Publication Patent No. 10-2012-0046006

[0020] Republic of Korea Patent No. 10-1666886

[0021] Republic of Korea Public Utility Model No. 20-2008-0000579

[0022] The present invention is designed to compensate for the shortcomings of the prior art, and the purpose of the present invention is to provide a slip-preventing golf shoe that minimizes slip of the pivot foot, which serves as the axis of rotation during a swing, by forming a side support part on the outer surface of a pivot foot golf shoe, dividing the bottom surface of the outsole into six support surfaces, and differentiating the shape and arrangement of the protrusions according to the function of each support surface, thereby minimizing slip of the pivot foot and having a minimal impact on the growth of grass.

[0023] The present invention relates to golf shoes that prevent slipping.

[0024] A side support part is formed on the outer surface of the outsole from the end of the metatarsal bone of the pivot foot (left foot for right-handed people) to the heel, which gently protrudes outward to expand the outer contact area of ​​the pivot foot.

[0025] The first supporting surface that supports the underside of the toes from the ring finger to the little finger;

[0026] A second support surface adjacent to the first support surface and supporting the lower surface of the bony part of the big toe;

[0027] A third support surface adjacent to the second support surface and supporting the arch portion on the inside of the sole of the foot;

[0028] A fourth support surface adjacent to the third support surface and supporting the area between the arch of the sole and the heel;

[0029] A fifth support surface adjacent to the fourth support surface and supporting the heel of the sole;

[0030] It is characterized by including an outsole formed with a sixth support surface formed between the fifth support surface and the first support surface and supporting the outer surface of the pivot foot.

[0031]

[0032] In this case, the first support surface is

[0033] It can be characterized by including a first-first support surface formed along the outer surface direction from the toe to prevent slipping of the toe portion, and a first-second support surface formed by intersecting protrusions adjacent to the first support surface and having opposite slopes to prevent slipping of the outer surface of the toe.

[0034]

[0035] In addition, the second support surface supports the lower part of the big toe, and the part adjacent to the first support surface may be characterized by having a wide protrusion, and the part adjacent to the third support surface may be characterized by having a narrow protrusion.

[0036]

[0037] In addition, the third support surface may be formed along the arch of the sole, and may be characterized by forming a relatively gentle and solid protrusion to maximize the absorption of shock applied to the arch.

[0038]

[0039] In addition, the fourth support surface may be characterized by having a stone part whose slope increases in the outer direction of the floor surface and a stone part whose slope increases in the inner direction of the floor surface intersectingly arranged to prevent slipping.

[0040]

[0041] In addition, the sixth support surface may be characterized by including a 6-1 support surface formed with a protrusion in the longitudinal direction along the side support portion to prevent slipping toward the outer surface of the pivot foot, a 6-2 support surface formed between the first support surface and the 6-1 support surface and having a protrusion whose slope increases in the toe direction and a protrusion whose slope increases in the heel direction intersect, and a 6-3 support surface formed between the 6-1 support surface and the 5th support surface and having a protrusion whose slope increases in the outer direction of the bottom surface and a protrusion whose slope increases in the inner direction of the bottom surface intersect.

[0042]

[0043] In addition, the midsole and insole placed on top of the outsole may be designed to have an inward slope toward the foot so that the weight distribution of the pivot foot is directed toward the inside of the sole, thereby reducing slipping of the pivot foot toward the outside.

[0044] The present invention has the following effects.

[0045] First, the bottom surface of the outsole is divided into six support surfaces and the protrusions are formed according to the characteristics of each support surface to minimize slippage of the pivot foot during the swing.

[0046] Second, by forming a side support part on the outer surface of the outsole, the support area on the outer surface of the pivot foot is expanded to minimize slipping.

[0047] Third, it provides comfort not only when swinging but also when walking.

[0048] Fourth, the midsole and insole are angled to shift the weight distribution toward the inner side of the foot, reducing foot fatigue when walking and minimizing the pivot foot from slipping outward during the swing.

[0049] Fifth, it provides sufficient traction while having minimal impact on grass growth.

[0050] Fig. 1 is a drawing showing the bottom surface of a slip-resistant golf shoe according to the present invention.

[0051] Figure 2 is a drawing showing the bottom surface of a slip-resistant golf shoe according to the present invention.

[0052] Figure 3 is a drawing of the bottom surface of the anti-slip golf shoes according to the present invention viewed diagonally.

[0053] Figure 4 is an enlarged drawing of the first support surface.

[0054] Figure 5 is an enlarged drawing of the fourth support surface.

[0055] Figure 6 is an enlarged drawing of the sixth support surface.

[0056]

[0057] Additional objects, features and advantages of the present invention can be more clearly understood from the following detailed description and accompanying drawings.

[0058]

[0059] Before going into a detailed description of the present invention, it should be understood that the present invention can be modified in various ways and can have various embodiments, and that the examples described below and illustrated in the drawings are not intended to limit the present invention to specific embodiments, but include all modifications, equivalents, and substitutes included in the spirit and technical scope of the present invention.

[0060] When a component is referred to as being "connected" or "connected" to another component, it should be understood that it may be directly connected or connected to that other component, but that there may be other components intervening. Conversely, when a component is referred to as being "directly connected" or "connected" to another component, it should be understood that there are no other components intervening.

[0061]

[0062] The terminology used herein is merely used to describe specific embodiments and is not intended to limit the present invention. The singular expression includes the plural expression unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this specification, it should be understood that the terms "comprises" or "has" indicate the presence of a feature, number, step, operation, component, part, or combination thereof described in the specification, but do not exclude in advance the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0063]

[0064] In addition, when describing with reference to the attached drawings, identical components will be assigned the same reference numerals regardless of the drawing numbers, and redundant descriptions thereof will be omitted. When describing the present invention, if a detailed description of a related known technology is judged to unnecessarily obscure the gist of the present invention, such detailed description will be omitted.

[0065] Hereinafter, a slip-preventing golf shoe according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2.

[0066]

[0067] The present invention relates to golf shoes that prevent slipping.

[0068] A side support portion (50) is formed on the outer surface of the outsole (10) from the end of the little toe bone of the pivot foot (left foot in the case of a right-handed person) to the heel to gently protrude outward to expand the outer contact surface of the pivot foot, and includes: a first support surface (110) that supports the lower surface of the toes from the ring to the little toe; a second support surface (120) that is adjacent to the first support surface (110) and supports the lower surface of the big toe bone; a third support surface (130) that is adjacent to the second support surface (120) and supports the arch portion that is the inside of the sole; a fourth support surface (140) that is adjacent to the third support surface (130) and supports between the arch portion of the sole and the heel; and a fifth support surface (150) that is adjacent to the fourth support surface (140) and supports the heel of the sole. It is characterized by including an outsole (10) formed with a sixth support surface (160) formed between the fifth support surface (150) and the first support surface (110) and supporting the outer surface of the pivot foot. The support surface, divided into six zones, has a different direction and size of weight applied to each zone, thereby forming a protrusion pattern according to the characteristics of each support surface.

[0069]

[0070] First, looking at the first support surface (110), the first support surface may include a 1-1 support surface (111) formed with protrusions along the outer side from the toe to prevent slipping of the toe portion, and a 1-2 support surface (112) formed with protrusions having opposite slopes adjacent to the first support surface (110) to prevent slipping of the outer side of the toe portion. When addressing a downhill course, that is, when the ball is positioned lower than both feet, a lot of the body weight is placed on the first support surface toward the toe portion. The 1-1 support surface is formed to prevent slipping in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the protrusions, and the 1-2 support surface is formed to have protrusions having opposite slopes formed in an intersection so that the outer part of the toe portion, where the load is concentrated, can withstand the sloping grass surface without slipping as much as possible.

[0071]

[0072] The second support surface (120) supports the lower part of the big toe joint, and the part adjacent to the first support surface (110) may be characterized by having a wider protrusion width, and the part adjacent to the third support surface (130) may be characterized by having a narrower protrusion width. The second support surface supports the lower part of the big toe joint, and is one of the parts that receives the most force when walking and shooting on a golf course. Therefore, rather than having a protrusion pattern of a constant width, it is designed to have an optimized support force in various environments such as grass, trees, stones, and dirt by sequentially arranging protrusions of wide and narrow widths.

[0073]

[0074] The third support surface (130) may be formed along the arch of the sole, and may be characterized by forming a relatively gentle and solid protrusion to absorb as much shock as possible to the arch. The arch of the sole is a part that is subject to a lot of strain even when walking long distances, and is a part that is momentarily subjected to a lot of shock when swinging to create a strong impact. Therefore, the gentle and solid protrusion is designed in a pattern that naturally follows the shape of the shoe to better withstand the load rather than to provide contact with the golf course floor.

[0075]

[0076] The fourth support surface (140) may be characterized by having a protrusion (141) whose slope increases in the outward direction of the sole and a protrusion (142) whose slope increases in the inward direction of the sole, intersectingly arranged to prevent slipping. The fourth support surface is designed to have protrusions with different slopes intersectingly arranged so that the rotation of the lower body and the twisting of the golf shoe can be minimized at the moment of impact with the golf ball, as it is adjacent to the heel part that receives a lot of weight.

[0077]

[0078] The fifth support surface is the part that supports the heel and transfers the most load when walking. As shown in Fig. 2, it can be designed flat without a protrusion pattern, or it can be designed with a transverse protrusion pattern as shown in Fig. 1. If a transverse protrusion pattern is formed, slipping caused by the load applied to the heel when the ball is higher than the foot can be minimized.

[0079]

[0080] The sixth support surface (160) may be characterized by including a 6-1 support surface (161) formed with a protrusion in the longitudinal direction along the side support portion (50) to prevent slipping toward the outer surface of the pivot foot, a 6-2 support surface (162) formed between the first support surface (110) and the 6-1 support surface (161) and having a protrusion whose slope increases in the toe direction and a protrusion whose slope increases in the heel direction intersect, and a 6-3 support surface (163) formed between the 6-1 support surface and the 5th support surface (150) and having a protrusion whose slope increases in the outer direction of the bottom surface and a protrusion whose slope increases in the inner direction of the bottom surface intersect.

[0081] The 6-1 support surface is a surface arranged along the side support member, and a support protrusion is formed along the curved surface of the side support member to minimize slip in the direction of the outer surface of the pivot foot. The slope of the protrusion is designed to be higher toward the outer surface to optimize slip prevention in the direction of the outer surface.

[0082] The 6-2 support surface is designed to minimize slippage during the process of transferring the load between the 1st and 6th support surfaces by arranging the protrusions whose slope increases toward the toes and the protrusions whose slope increases toward the heel so that they intersect.

[0083] The 6-3 support surface is designed to minimize slip during the load transfer process between the 6th and 5th support surfaces by intersecting the stones whose slope increases toward the outside of the floor surface and the stones whose slope increases toward the inside of the floor surface.

[0084]

[0085] As mentioned above, the outsole bottom surface is divided into 6 zones, and the load on each zone changes depending on the time and the condition of the golf course surface when walking or swinging. By configuring the pattern of each zone differently, the design minimizes the slipping phenomenon that may occur when swinging, has minimal impact on grass growth, and provides golf shoes that are comfortable for the feet even when walking long distances.

[0086]

[0087] In addition, the midsole and insole placed on the above outsole (10) may be designed to be inclined inwardly toward the foot so that the weight distribution of the pivot foot is directed toward the inside of the sole, thereby reducing slipping of the pivot foot toward the outside. Most slipping phenomena can be greatly reduced depending on the pattern characteristics of the outsole, but the midsole and insole, especially the midsole, are inclined about 5 degrees inwardly toward the foot so that the inside of the foot is lowered and the weight of the pivot foot is adjusted to be directed toward the inside of the sole, thereby acting as a corrective device that prevents slipping by stepping on the outside of the pivot foot.

[0088] (Explanation of symbols)

[0089] 10: Outsole

[0090] 50: Side support

[0091] 110: First support surface

[0092] 111: 1-1 Support Surface

[0093] 112: 1st-2nd support surface

[0094] 120: Second support surface

[0095] 130: Third support surface

[0096] 140: 4th support surface

[0097] 150: 5th support surface

[0098] 160: 6th support surface

[0099] 161: Support surface 6-1

[0100] 162: 6-2 Support Surface

[0101]

[0102]

[0103] The present invention is designed to compensate for the shortcomings of the prior art, and to minimize slippage of the pivot foot, which serves as the axis of rotation during a swing, by forming a side support part on the outer surface of a pivot foot golf shoe, dividing the bottom surface of the outsole into six support surfaces and differentiating the shape and arrangement of the protrusions according to the function of each support surface, thereby minimizing slippage of the pivot foot and providing a slip-preventing golf shoe that has minimal influence on the growth of grass.

Claims

1. In golf shoes that prevent slipping, A side support part is formed on the outer surface of the outsole from the end of the metatarsal bone of the pivot foot (left foot for right-handed people) to the heel, which gently protrudes outward to expand the outer contact area of ​​the pivot foot. The first supporting surface that supports the underside of the toes from the ring finger to the little finger; A second support surface adjacent to the first support surface and supporting the lower surface of the bony part of the big toe; A third support surface adjacent to the second support surface and supporting the arch portion on the inside of the sole of the foot; A fourth support surface adjacent to the third support surface and supporting the area between the arch of the sole and the heel; A fifth support surface adjacent to the fourth support surface and supporting the heel of the sole; A slip-preventing golf shoe including an outsole formed with a sixth support surface formed between the fifth support surface and the first support surface and supporting the outer surface of the pivot foot.

2. In paragraph 1, The above first support surface is, A slip-preventing sneaker characterized by comprising a first-first support surface formed along the outer surface direction from the toe to prevent slipping of the toe portion, and a first-second support surface formed by intersecting protrusions adjacent to the first support surface and having opposite slopes to prevent slipping of the outer surface of the toe.

3. In paragraph 1 or 2, The second support surface supports the lower part of the big toe, and the part adjacent to the first support surface has a wide protrusion, and the part adjacent to the third support surface has a narrow protrusion. This is a slip-preventing sneaker.

4. In paragraph 3, The above third support surface is formed along the arch of the sole, and is characterized by forming a relatively gentle and solid protrusion to absorb as much shock as possible to the arch of the shoe.

5. In paragraph 4, The above fourth support surface is, Slip-resistant sneakers characterized by having stones with an outward slope increasing from the sole surface and stones with an inward slope increasing from the sole surface intersecting each other to prevent slipping.

6. In paragraph 2, The above 6th support surface is, A slip-preventing golf shoe characterized by comprising a 6-1 support surface formed longitudinally along the side support portion to prevent slipping toward the outer surface of the pivot foot, a 6-2 support surface formed between the 1st support surface and the 6-1 support surface and having a protrusion whose slope increases toward the toe and a protrusion whose slope increases toward the heel, and a 6-3 support surface formed between the 6-1 support surface and the 5th support surface and having a protrusion whose slope increases outward from the bottom surface and a protrusion whose slope increases inward from the bottom surface are intersected.

7. In paragraph 2 or paragraph 6, A slip-preventing golf shoe characterized in that the midsole and insole placed on the above outsole are designed to have an inward slope toward the foot so that the weight distribution of the pivot foot is directed toward the inside of the sole, thereby reducing slipping of the pivot foot toward the outside.

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