Patent ID: 6151803
Filing Date: 2000-11-28
Classification: A43B

Abstract:
An insole for an article of footwear which receives thereover the foot of a wearer and is capable of withstanding penetration of nails and other foreign objects comprising:an expanse of thin, substantially flexible, puncture resistant material;said expanse of material having an perimeter portion extending thereon;said perimeter portion including an upwardly curved extending portion which extends to a laterally outer edge thereof to laterally enclose at least a lower part of a wearer's foot;said perimeter portion further including a downwardly curved extending portion which extends to a laterally outer edge thereof and is adapted to be embedded in the sole of such an article of footwear; andsaid perimeter portion further including a plurality of v-shaped notches on at least one of said upwardly and said downwardly extending portions which open outwardly to the respective said laterally outer edge.