Patent ID: 8832969
Filing Date: 2014-09-16
Classification: A43B

Abstract:
1. An orthopedic appliance for use by a person comprising: a full length shock absorbent insole; and a support component configured to be attachable and reattachable to the underside of said insole by any of hinges, fabric hook and loop fasteners, magnets or hooks, wherein said support component is configured to be detachable from said insole and be replaced with another support component having a different durometer hardness value, and wherein said insole comprises dual layers, said dual layers configured to correspond to the shape and substantially the full length of the insole, said dual layers having wherein said first density is within a range of 3-12 lb/ft wherein said support component is configured to have a durometer hardness value in the range of 45D to 95D, and wherein said lower layer is molded from slow recovery memory foam having a hardness in the range of 20C-35C.