Patent ID: 6889452
Filing Date: 2005-05-10
Classification: A43B

Abstract:
1. An insole bounded by a periphery having a medial edge, a lateral edge, a rearward edge, and a forward edge and corresponding substantially to a plantar surface of the human foot, said insole having a rearfoot region, a forefoot region, and a toe region and comprises: a base strip having a first portion that can be positioned at said rearfoot region of said insole and a second portion that can be positioned at said forefoot region of said insole, the second portion having a flexing index average value that meets or exceeds 2.7 according to SATRA TM3 1999, and a thickness in the range of 0.010 to 0.100 inches, while the first portion has a density in the range of about 0.0200 (lb/cubic in) to 0.0400 (lb/cubic in) and a nail hold value in the a toe piece that can be positioned at said toe region of said insole; and a footbed positioned on each of said base strip and said toe piece, wherein said second portion of said base strip is more flexible than said first portion of said base strip.