Patent ID: 7621057
Filing Date: 2009-11-24
Classification: A43B

Abstract:
1. A cushioning system for a shoe, comprising: an insert having a top surface, an opposite bottom surface, said bottom surface having a heel portion, an arch portion, and a ball portion; at least one spring connected to said heel portion of said bottom surface; an arch support connected to said arch portion of said bottom surface; an arch support module connected to said bottom surface, said arch support module substantially covering said heel portion and said arch portion; said arch support module carrying said at least one spring and said arch support; said arch support module including at least one protuberance, said protuberance having a first cavity for receiving said at least one spring; said arch support module including a heel cushion disposed between said insert and said protuberance, said heel cushion having a second cavity for receiving said at least one spring; and, said at least one spring received by both said first cavity of said protuberance and said second cavity of said heel cushion.