Patent ID: 8567097
Filing Date: 2013-10-29
Classification: A43B

Abstract:
1. A sole comprising at least three unitary elongate elements oriented longitudinally within the sole, each of the at least three elongate elements having two opposing anchor points, a first anchor point being fixedly connected to a first point of the sole in a manner that prevents lateral movement of the first anchor point relative to the first point of the sole, and a second anchor point being fixedly connected to a second point of the sole in a manner that prevents lateral movement of the second anchor point relative to the second point of the sole, each of the at least three elongate elements extends between the first and second points of the sole from a position corresponding to the anterior-medial aspect of the calcaneal tubercle towards a position anterior to the metatarsal heads, the at least three elongate elements are conjoined at the position corresponding to the anterior-medial aspect of the calcaneal tubercle, each one of the at least three elongate elements is adapted to move independently of its surrounding structures of the sole between the two opposing anchor points, and wherein relative movement of the two opposing anchor points away from each other tensions each of the at least three elongate elements.