Avia Group International, Inc.

Pensa LLC

James K Tong

Bruce W MacGregor

Brenda C Kelley

Lawrence G Selbiger

Jerry D Stubblefield

Marni L Gerber

Robert L Peterson

Joan Swett

Daniel Richard

Peter P Backus

John Ludemann

Jack Curley

David Cousin

John Ludeman

Dan Richard

An insert member for use in an athletic shoe. The insert member is made of a material which includes a plurality of rows of alternating peaks and valleys.

Insert member for use in an athletic shoe

The present invention relates to an insert member for use within the sole region of an athletic shoe. The insert member is made from a resilient material and provides improved energy return to the outsole to enhance recovery from the forces applied to the shoe.

Athletic shoe having an insert member in the outsole

Shoe upper

Element of a shoe upper

Portion of a shoe sole

A shoe sole construction especially designed for but not limited to walking shoes, comprising a sole having a midsole and two substantially U-shaped outer sole sections. One outer sole section is secured to the peripheral portion of the midsole in the rear portion and the second outer sole is secured to the peripheral portion of the midsole in the front portion leaving exposed the entirety of the midsole between the two U-shaped outer sole sections. An arch extension extends integrally from the middle portion of the midsole in the area below the arch of the wearer. The arch extension extends below the front and rear sections of the midsole and below the plane of the outer sole sections. The arch extension may further include an enlarged region adjacent the peripheral portion of the medial side of the shoe. The midsole of the present invention may also include cantilever means for cushioning the foot of the wearer as the peripheral portion of the midsole extends downwardly below the inner portion of the midsole to support the inner portion in cantilever fashion. The unique shoe sole construction could also be used for running shoes or other athletic shoes.

Shoe sole construction

Shoe sole

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Beaverton, OR, United States of America

James K Tong