Golf shoe sole design

Abstract

The present invention provides a critical design element for the sole ( 20 ) of a golf shoe that has been heretofore overlooked. This novel improvement is provided by precisely defining a previously unknown proper angle ( 26 ) of inclination at 4.5 degrees for the height of the heel area ( 24 ) of the sole above the ball of the foot area ( 22 ) of the sole. This better balanced “foot print” permits better traction during the golf swing by means of more of the sole being in contact with the ground. More importantly, the present invention defines an improved “platform” angle of inclination for playing golf that provides proper posture, proper balance, optimum body position versus the ball position, enhanced weight distribution for better traction, and better short game posture.

I claim:  
     
         1 . a golf shoe sole design for improved balance, posture, stability, and traction providing the center of the heel of said sole design is inclined above the ball of the foot portion of said shoe sole by an angle of 4.5 degrees, comprising; 
 (a) a shoe sole foot bed of undetermined total thickness and materials;    (b) a bottom surface for contact with the ground during the golf swing and walking that provides acceptable means for traction;    
     
     
         2 . the golf shoe sole in  claim 1  wherein the sole is made of natural materials;  
     
     
         3 . the golf shoe sole in  claim 1  wherein the sole is made from man-made materials;  
     
     
         4 . the golf shoe sole in  claim 1  wherein the sole contains materials in the foot bed that will conform to the shape of the wearer;  
     
     
         5 . the golf shoe sole in  claim 1  wherein the sole contains an air bladder;  
     
     
         6 . the golf shoe sole in  claim 1  wherein the sole contains spring-like features;  
     
     
         7 . the golf shoe sole in  claim 1  wherein the angle of inclination is between 4.25 degrees and 4.75 degrees;  
     
     
         8 . the golf shoe sole in  claim 1  wherein said sole has unequal thickness dimensions for the instep side of the sole versus the outer side of the sole;  
     
     
         9 . the golf shoe sole in  claim 1  wherein said angle of inclination is accomplished by means of a combination of outer sole and inner sole constructions.