Crease prevention shoe insert

Abstract

The invention consists of a variety of embodiments for a shoe insert that prevents creasing along the top of a shoe. The invention consists of a semi-rigid inner shell, and an outer shell that has a range of rigidity based upon the alternative embodiments design. The inner and outer shells are made of materials comprising wood, metal, ceramic, or plastic.

1 . A shoe insert comprising:
 (a) a semi-rigid inner shell; and   (b) an outer shell.   
   
   
       2 . The shoe insert as described in  claim 1  wherein the outer shell incorporates a plurality of springs aligned to provide flexibility. 
   
   
       3 . The shoe insert as described in  claim 1  wherein the outer shell has a series of slots to provide a less-rigid application. 
   
   
       4 . The shoe insert as described in  claim 1  wherein the outer shell is comprised of three separate pieces as depicted as  31  in  FIG. 8  to provide a less rigid application. 
   
   
       5 . The shoe insert as described in  claim 1  wherein the outer shell is comprised of two separate pieces as depicted as  41  in  FIG. 8  to provide a less rigid application. 
   
   
       6 . The shoe insert as described in  claim 1  wherein the outer shell is made of materials comprising wood, metal, ceramic, or plastic.