Shoe with new breathable waterproof sole

Abstract

The present invention relates to a shoe with a breathable waterproof sole and with a niche or hollow area, at the level of which a plurality of through holes are obtained, which are configured to house at least one substantially flat insert. Such insert includes, on its upper surface and in a position corresponding to said holes, channels or grooves, the inlets of which are obtained on the outer lateral surface of the insert. Said sole may comprise one or more channels or grooves disposed on its lower surface, inside said niche or hollow area at the level of said holes, which have lateral external inlets.

1 .- 15 . (canceled) 
     
     
         16 . A shoe with a breathable waterproof sole comprising:
 a sole having a lower surface with a first niche configured therein and an upper surface, the sole further having a plurality of holes disposed therethrough; and   an insert configured to fit within the first niche and having an upper side facing the first niche and a lower side, the upper side of the insert comprising one or more grooves and/or relieves that define one or more lateral inlets.   
     
     
         17 . The shoe of claim  1 , wherein the lower surface of the sole comprises one or more channels providing flow communication between a lateral surface of the sole and the first niche, thereby enabling flow communication between the first niche and the outside environment. 
     
     
         18 . The sole of  claim 17 , wherein the one or more grooves and/or spacings between the relieves on the insert are in facing position with the one or more channels on the sole. 
     
     
         19 . The sole of  claim 16 , wherein the insert comprises one or more protrusions extending from the upper side of the insert, wherein the protrusions are configured to mate with corresponding seats in the lower surface of the sole, thereby coupling the insert to the sole. 
     
     
         20 . The sole of  claim 16 , wherein the one or more relieves and/or grooves are disposed centrally on the upper side of the insert and are in flow communication with one another. 
     
     
         21 . The sole of claim  1 , wherein the one or more grooves and/or spacings are in flow communication with a central portion of the first niche. 
     
     
         22 . The sole of  claim 16 , further comprising a layer of breathable waterproof material disposed on the upper surface of the sole, the layer of breathable waterproof material overlaying the plurality of holes. 
     
     
         23 . The sole of  claim 22 , wherein the layer of breathable waterproof material is inserted within a second niche configured on the upper surface of the sole. 
     
     
         24 . The sole of  claim 16 , further comprising one or more valves enabling air communication between the first niche and the outside environment while limiting ingress of water and dirt into the niche. 
     
     
         25 . The sole of  claim 24 , wherein the valves are disposed within the grooves and/or spacings. 
     
     
         26 . The sole of  claim 24 , wherein the lower side of the sole comprises one or more channels providing flow communication between a lateral surface of the sole and the first niche, and wherein the valves are disposed within the one or more channels. 
     
     
         27 . The sole of  claim 24 , wherein each of the one or more valves has an essentially cylindrical shape or a shape defined by a plurality of adjacent spheres, wherein the each of the one or more valves has a duct extending therethrough and enabling the air communication, and wherein one end of the duct is covered with a waterproof breathable layer. 
     
     
         28 . The sole of  claim 16 , wherein the first niche and the plurality of holes are disposed in a central portion of the sole. 
     
     
         29 . The sole of  claim 16 , wherein the insert of made of rubber. 
     
     
         30 . The sole of  claim 16 , wherein the insert is disposed in the first niche, and wherein the lower side of the insert is essentially flush with the lower surface of the sole. 
     
     
         31 . The sole of  claim 16 , wherein the lower surface of the sole is smooth or grooved. 
     
     
         32 . The sole of  claim 16 , wherein the lower side of the insert is smooth or grooved.