HIGH HEEL SHOES WITH INTEGRATED CUSHIONING
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1. A shoe comprising:
- a shoe heel configured to elevate the heel of a user'"'"'s foot;
an exterior surface;
an interior lining opposite the exterior surface that is in contact with the user'"'"'s foot;
a counter within which the user'"'"'s heel rests;
a platform upon which the user'"'"'s toes rest;
a toe box within which the user'"'"'s toes rest;
an outsole opposite the insole configured to contact the ground; and
an insole configured to support a sole of the user'"'"'s foot, the insole includinga recess defining an open space,wherein the recess is located substantially between the user'"'"'s arch and toes; and
a cushioning pad configured to be soft, resilient, and having a nonslip surface,wherein the cushioning pad is located within the recess.
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Abstract
Various embodiments described herein relate to a shoe that utilizes cushioning. The cushioning can be a variety of materials, including polymers such as SEBS. The cushioning can be positioned in various locations of the shoe, including the counter, the insole, and the outsole. Additionally or alternatively, the cushioning can also be located in recesses to enhance the functionality of the cushioning.
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13 Claims
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1. A shoe comprising:
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a shoe heel configured to elevate the heel of a user'"'"'s foot; an exterior surface; an interior lining opposite the exterior surface that is in contact with the user'"'"'s foot; a counter within which the user'"'"'s heel rests; a platform upon which the user'"'"'s toes rest; a toe box within which the user'"'"'s toes rest; an outsole opposite the insole configured to contact the ground; and an insole configured to support a sole of the user'"'"'s foot, the insole including a recess defining an open space, wherein the recess is located substantially between the user'"'"'s arch and toes; and a cushioning pad configured to be soft, resilient, and having a nonslip surface, wherein the cushioning pad is located within the recess. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method for constructing a high heel shoe, comprising:
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providing a high heel shoe; positioning a recess on the insole, wherein the recess is located substantially between the user'"'"'s arch and toes; and providing a cushioning pad configured to be soft, resilient, and having a nonslip surface, wherein the cushioning pad is located within the recess.
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