Shoe sole with embedded gemstones

Abstract

The shoe sole with embedded gemstones is a shoe sole having opposed upper and lower surfaces with a plurality of gemstones being embedded therein, adjacent to the upper surface. The shoe sole includes a base layer, with the plurality of gemstones each partially projecting above the upper surface of the base layer such that the gemstones contact the user's feet when the shoes are worn. Alternatively, a removable insole for shoes may be provided, with the shoe insole similarly forming a base layer having opposed upper and lower surfaces, with a plurality of gemstones being embedded within the base layer. Similarly, the plurality of gemstones each partially project above the upper surface of the base layer such that the gemstones contact the user's feet when the shoes are worn.

1 . A shoe sole with embedded decorative articles, comprising:
 a base layer having opposed upper and lower surfaces; and   a plurality of decorative articles embedded within the base layer adjacent the upper surface of the base layer.   
     
     
         2 . The shoe sole with embedded decorative articles as recited in  claim 1 , wherein each said decorative article is selected from the group consisting of natural gemstones, artificial gemstones, and crystals. 
     
     
         3 . The shoe sole with embedded decorative articles as recited in  claim 2 , wherein each of said decorative articles partially projects above the upper surface of said base layer. 
     
     
         4 . The shoe sole with embedded decorative articles as recited in  claim 1 , wherein each of said decorative articles partially projects above the upper surface of said base layer. 
     
     
         5 . A shoe insole with embedded decorative articles, comprising:
 a base layer having opposed upper and lower surfaces, the base layer being adapted for removable insertion within a shoe; and   a plurality of decorative articles embedded within the base layer adjacent the upper surface thereof.   
     
     
         6 . The shoe sole with embedded decorative articles as recited in  claim 5 , wherein each said decorative article is selected from the group consisting of natural gemstones, artificial gemstones, and crystals. 
     
     
         7 . The shoe sole with embedded decorative articles as recited in  claim 6 , wherein each of said decorative articles partially projects above the upper surface of said base layer. 
     
     
         8 . The shoe sole with embedded decorative articles as recited in  claim 5 , wherein each of said decorative articles partially projects above the upper surface of said base layer. 
     
     
         9 . A shoe having a sole with embedded decorative articles, comprising:
 a main shoe body; and   a shoe sole secured to the main shoe body, the shoe sole including a base layer having opposed upper and lower surfaces, and a plurality of decorative articles embedded within the base layer adjacent the upper surface of the base layer.   
     
     
         10 . The shoe having a sole with embedded decorative articles as recited in  claim 9 , wherein each said decorative article is selected from the group consisting of natural gemstones, artificial gemstones, and crystals. 
     
     
         11 . The shoe having a sole with embedded decorative articles as recited in  claim 10 , wherein each of said decorative articles partially projects above the upper surface of said base layer. 
     
     
         12 . The shoe having a sole with embedded decorative articles as recited in  claim 9 , wherein each of said decorative articles partially projects above the upper surface of said base layer.