Shoe innersole
First Claim
1. Innersole for athletic shoes and the like comprising, a molded laminate of two layers completely bonded at their interface and cut and conformed in contour and varying thickness thereof to the last shape of the shoe with which the innersole is associated, the laminate having,a relatively soft upper (towards the foot of the wearer) layer of 30-100 kilograms per cubic meter density and a compression set of 20-40% cellular plastic material and,a lower layer of relatively hard cellular plastic material of 100-200 kilogram per cubic meter density and 1-6% compression set.
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Abstract
A molded innersole for athletic and other shoes provides comfort and healthful distribution of weight on the foot through a construction which has laminated layers. A bottom layer of greater density and rigidity than a top layer (towards the foot of the wearer) with the construction of the top layer being softer and designed to take a partial compression set to produce a substantially permanent image of the wearer'"'"'s toes, metatarsal arch and ball of the foot, at least. The upper soft layer is made of a closed cell foam and affords high impact absorption. The bottom layer is a firmer construction and performs the function when molded of retaining the general shape of the last used to make a specific shoe. Preferably both of these layers are made substantially of cross-linked polyethylene. Preferably a fabric moisture absorbing layer is provided above the said top layer, although other top layers may be used. The product is also highly resistant to tear and abrasion.
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1. Innersole for athletic shoes and the like comprising, a molded laminate of two layers completely bonded at their interface and cut and conformed in contour and varying thickness thereof to the last shape of the shoe with which the innersole is associated, the laminate having,
a relatively soft upper (towards the foot of the wearer) layer of 30-100 kilograms per cubic meter density and a compression set of 20-40% cellular plastic material and, a lower layer of relatively hard cellular plastic material of 100-200 kilogram per cubic meter density and 1-6% compression set.
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