GB2368259A - A midsole for a shoe - Google Patents

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GB2368259A
GB2368259A GB0024992A GB0024992A GB2368259A GB 2368259 A GB2368259 A GB 2368259A GB 0024992 A GB0024992 A GB 0024992A GB 0024992 A GB0024992 A GB 0024992A GB 2368259 A GB2368259 A GB 2368259A
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midsole
shoe
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Paul Evans
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B7/00—Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements
    • A43B7/14—Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements with foot-supporting parts
    • A43B7/1405—Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements with foot-supporting parts with pads or holes on one or more locations, or having an anatomical or curved form
    • A43B7/141—Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements with foot-supporting parts with pads or holes on one or more locations, or having an anatomical or curved form having an anatomical or curved form
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B13/00—Soles; Sole-and-heel integral units
    • A43B13/02—Soles; Sole-and-heel integral units characterised by the material
    • A43B13/12—Soles with several layers of different materials
    • A43B13/125—Soles with several layers of different materials characterised by the midsole or middle layer
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B13/00—Soles; Sole-and-heel integral units
    • A43B13/38—Built-in insoles joined to uppers during the manufacturing process, e.g. structural insoles; Insoles glued to shoes during the manufacturing process
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B5/00—Footwear for sporting purposes
    • A43B5/02—Football boots or shoes, i.e. for soccer, football or rugby

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  • Footwear And Its Accessory, Manufacturing Method And Apparatuses (AREA)

Abstract

A midsole is curved across its width and allows for flexibility in one direction and rigidity in the other. The midsole, aims to reduce deformation of the foot when a ball is struck by providing rigidity in a soccer shoe by the introduction of a flexible but rigid midsole. The midsole provides flexibility to allow comfortable normal movement and rigidity to provide strength and power when a ball is struck.

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DESCRIPTION An area of arguement in soccer shoe design is the need for a shoe which is both flexible a rigid. Flexibility provides comfort and normal foot movement. Rigidity provides strength and power through reduced deformation of the foot during ball strike.
The introduction of a curved midsole allows flexibility in one direction and rigidity in the other.
This theory works in much the same way as if you were to bend a sheet of paper or card along its length. If you hold it at the bottom and curl it slightly it will bend towards you but not away.
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Claims (4)

  1. CLAIMS 1. A sole curved across its width to allow flexibility in one direction and firmness in the other.
  2. 2. A sole fitted in the bottom of a shoe to allow flexibility in one direction.
  3. 3. A sole fitted in the bottom of a shoe to allow firmness in the opposite direction to flexibility.
  4. 4. A semi-rigid sole to fit into a shoe.
GB0024992A 2000-10-12 2000-10-12 A midsole for a shoe Withdrawn GB2368259A (en)

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GB2368259A true GB2368259A (en) 2002-05-01

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Citations (8)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE2732463A1 (en) * 1977-07-18 1979-02-01 Adolf Dassler Sports shoe or football boot sole support - using resilient portion curved transversely to longitudinal direction of sole into dish shape
DE2741935A1 (en) * 1977-09-17 1979-03-29 Adolf Dassler Football shoe preventing deflection of the foot - increases accuracy of shots and passes without loss of flexibility
US4317293A (en) * 1979-03-01 1982-03-02 Rolf Sigle Foot-supporting insole
GB2156652A (en) * 1984-04-06 1985-10-16 Rodney Lester Freed Ballet shoe
US4580356A (en) * 1982-07-23 1986-04-08 Loic David Removable insoles
US4702255A (en) * 1985-06-17 1987-10-27 Schenkl Joseph L Orthopedic apparatus
DE19708113A1 (en) * 1997-02-28 1998-09-03 Zepf Hans Peter Sports shoe with flexible sole and upper
WO2002000051A1 (en) * 2000-06-26 2002-01-03 Puma Aktiengesellschaft Rudolf Dassler Sport Sole in the form of a midsole, inner sole or insertable sole for a shoe and a shoe with said sole

Patent Citations (8)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE2732463A1 (en) * 1977-07-18 1979-02-01 Adolf Dassler Sports shoe or football boot sole support - using resilient portion curved transversely to longitudinal direction of sole into dish shape
DE2741935A1 (en) * 1977-09-17 1979-03-29 Adolf Dassler Football shoe preventing deflection of the foot - increases accuracy of shots and passes without loss of flexibility
US4317293A (en) * 1979-03-01 1982-03-02 Rolf Sigle Foot-supporting insole
US4580356A (en) * 1982-07-23 1986-04-08 Loic David Removable insoles
GB2156652A (en) * 1984-04-06 1985-10-16 Rodney Lester Freed Ballet shoe
US4702255A (en) * 1985-06-17 1987-10-27 Schenkl Joseph L Orthopedic apparatus
DE19708113A1 (en) * 1997-02-28 1998-09-03 Zepf Hans Peter Sports shoe with flexible sole and upper
WO2002000051A1 (en) * 2000-06-26 2002-01-03 Puma Aktiengesellschaft Rudolf Dassler Sport Sole in the form of a midsole, inner sole or insertable sole for a shoe and a shoe with said sole

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