Boots – shoes – and leggings – Toe caps and tips
Patent
1990-03-30
1991-12-24
Sewell, Paul T.
Boots, shoes, and leggings
Toe caps and tips
36 72R, A43C 1314
Patent
active
050740601
ABSTRACT:
A toe protector for removable attachment to an athlete's shoe is disclosed. The toe protector comprises a semirigid shell substantially enclosing the distal portion of the athletic shoe, providing protection for the athlete's toes, without unduly interfering with normal biomechanical range of motion. The shell has dorsal, plantar, medial and lateral portions. The proximal end of the dorsal portion terminates in a curved line following the proximal ends of the athlete's proximal phalanges. The proximal end of the medial and lateral portions terminate at about the proximal one-third point of the athlete's first and fifth metatarsals, respectively. The proximal end of the plantar portion covers the athlete's metatarsal heads. The shell is attached to the athletic shoe with a T nut fastener, attaching the plantar portion of the shell to the sole of the shoe at a point proximal to the athlete's metatarsal heads.
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National Safety News, vol. 115, No. 2, pp. 45-47, "Toe, Foot, and Leg Protection" (Feb. 1977).
Brncick Michael D.
Moritz, Jr. William D.
Patterson Marle D.
Sewell Paul T.
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