Self-adhering pedicure footwear

Abstract

A cushioned foot pad configured to adhere to the bottom surface of an individual's foot without the use of straps, ties, or other securing devices the might otherwise engage with the toes and toenails of the individual during use. The cushioned foot pad may be configured to accommodate a variety of different foot shapes and sizes in a unitary design through the use of detachable pad portions. The cushioned foot pad is relatively inexpensive to manufacture and may be stored in bulk without consuming undo space.

1 . A cushioned foot pad for use during the application of a pedicure, comprising: 
 an elongated pad body extending between a heel portion and a toe portion and between a left side and a right side, the pad shaped and sized to follow a contour of a human foot; and    an adhesive surface disposed on an upper surface of the pad body, the adhesive surface configured to removably secure the pad body to a sole of a foot when applied thereon, the adhesive surface further configured to inhibit the pad body from detaching from the sole once applied thereon,    wherein the pad body is contoured to provides a protective margin about the foot and to not engage the toe nails of the foot when applied thereon, worn, and removed therefrom.    
   
   
       2 . The foot pad of  claim 1 , wherein pad body is strapless.  
   
   
       3 . The foot pad of  claim 1 , wherein the pad body has at least one detachable section configured to tailor the pad to a variety of foot shapes and sizes and provide the user with an improved fit and comfort.  
   
   
       4 . The foot pad of  claim 3 , wherein the at least one detachable section is defined by a perforation on the pad body.  
   
   
       5 . The foot pad of  claim 4 , further comprising shoe size indicators on at least one of the upper and a lower surface of the pad body, the indicators configured to associate a particular perforation with a selected shoe size.  
   
   
       6 . The foot pad of  claim 3 , wherein the at least one detachable section is defined by a scoring on the pad body.  
   
   
       7 . The foot pad of  claim 3 , wherein the at least one detachable section is a detachable side section on at least one of the left and right sides of the pad body, the detachable side section selectively detachable to conform the pad to a left or right foot.  
   
   
       8 . The foot pad of  claim 3 , wherein the at least one detachable section is disposed along at least one of the toe portion and heel portion, the detachable section selectively removable to allow customization of the pad body to accommodate a variety of different foot sizes.  
   
   
       9 . The foot pad of claims  1 , further comprising toe separators to space a user's toes from one another.  
   
   
       10 . The foot pad of  claim 9 , wherein the toe separators are integrally formed on the pad body and are defined by selected perforated regions of the pad body.  
   
   
       11 . The foot pad of  claim 10 , wherein the toe separators are at least partially separated from the pad body about the perforations such that the toe separators extend between the toes of the foot.  
   
   
       12 . The foot pad of  claim 1 , further comprising a protective layer of a generally resilient material disposed on a lower surface of the pad body, wherein the protective layer is configured to resist punctures, tears and moisture.  
   
   
       13 . The foot pad of  claim 12 , wherein the protective layer has a patterned portion that provides the pad body with improved traction when worn by the user.  
   
   
       14 . The foot pad of  claim 1 , further comprising a liner removably attached to the adhesive surface, the liner configured to protect the adhesive surface prior to use of the pad.  
   
   
       15 . A cushioned foot pad for use during the application of a pedicure, comprising: 
 an elongated pad body extending between a heel portion and a toe portion and between a left side and a right side, the pad shaped and sized to follow a contour of a human foot;    an adhesive surface disposed on an upper surface of the pad body, wherein the adhesive surface removably secures the pad body to a sole of a foot when applied thereon and inhibiting detachment of the pad body from the sole to allow a user to walk while wearing the pad body; and    means for customizing the pad body to one of a variety of foot shapes and sizes,    wherein the pad does not engage the toe nails of the foot when applied thereon, worn, and removed therefrom.