Shoe having layered shock absorbing zones

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1997-12-12

2000-04-18

Kavanaugh, Ted

Boots, shoes, and leggings

Heels

Cushion

36 28, 36 31, 36108, A43B 2126, A43B 1318

Patent

active

060500018

ABSTRACT:
A shock absorbent shoe includes an outsole having a toe, a heel, and a cavity in the heel. An elastomeric shock absorbing plug is disposed within the heel cavity and includes a planar lower surface and an upper surface. The upper surface of the plug includes a raised central portion, an outer boundary, and an annular depression separating the raised central portions from the outer boundary. The shoe is divided into a number of shock absorbing zones, with each of zones including one or more shock absorbing layers or components.

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