Patent ID: 6962011
Filing Date: 2005-11-08
Classification: A43B,A43C,A61F

Abstract:
1. A cast shoe for wearing on a casted foot, the cast shoe comprising: an outer sole formed of a resilient polymeric material to absorb impact, the outer sole having a heel portion of substantially uniform thickness, a tapered toe portion that is thinner than the heel portion, an upper surface, and a lower surface that is curved as a result of the tapered toe portion to provide a single rocker bottom function in gait; air pockets defined in the outer sole and containing entrapped air; an inner sole overlying and attached to the upper surface of the outer sole; a strap located adjacent the heel portion of the outer sole for securing the cast shoe to a casted foot; and a tread pattern on the lower surface of the outer sole; wherein the outer sole and the inner sole lack a rigid member and together the outer and inner sole define a sole that is flexible in its entirety.