Wearable Shoe Tree

Abstract

A wearable shoe tree is provided to be inserted within the interior of various types of shoes, thereby helping maintain the original shape of the shoe and preventing the front area (or toe box area), side walls, and heal from creasing and wrinkling over time. The wearable shoe tree can be comfortably worn and keeps the shape of a shoe whether the shoe is being worn or not. In addition to maintaining the shape and aesthetics of the shoe, the can also be used as an aid to athletic shoe customization. Modifications can be made to the shoe tree to allow it to be permanently affixed into the shoe or to allow it to be used by handicapped individuals for aesthetic purposes.

1 . A wearable shoe tree comprising a structural shell insert that fits into a shoe. 
     
     
         2 . The wearable shoe tree of  claim 1 , wherein the insert fits into a shoe beneath the inner wall of the toe box with extended legs that fit beneath the inner sidewalls of the shoe. 
     
     
         3 . The wearable shoe tree of  claim 1 , wherein the insert fits into a shoe beneath the inner wall of the toe box with extended legs that fit beneath the inner sidewalls of the shoe and further extend all the way around the shoe to meet at the back of the heel. 
     
     
         4 . The wearable shoe tree of  claim 1 ,  2  or  3  that is made of materials selected from the group consisting of wood, metal, ceramic or plastic. 
     
     
         5 . The wearable shoe tree of  claim 1 ,  2  or  3  that is perforated at various places in, and through, the surface of the insert to provide for aeration and a lighter weight. 
     
     
         6 . The wearable shoe tree of  claim 1 ,  2  or  3  that is scented. 
     
     
         7 . The wearable shoe tree of  claim 1 ,  2  or  3  that is impregnated with an anti-microbial. 
     
     
         8 . The wearable shoe tree of  claim 1 ,  2  or  3  that is modified along its surface to provide for permanent insertion into a shoe. 
     
     
         9 . The wearable shoe tree of  claim 1 ,  2  or  3  that is directly padded, or modified to be padded, on the interior surface of the insert to present the impression that a foot is the shoe. 
     
     
         10 . The wearable shoe tree of  claim 1 ,  2  or  3  that is used to prevent foot or toe injury in patients with diabetic neuropathy due to deformation of the tox box. 
     
     
         11 . The wearable shoe tree of  claim 1 ,  2  or  3  that is used to aid shoe customization, shining and other modifications of the shoe surface. 
     
     
         12 . The wearable shoe tree of  claim 7  that is used to prevent the development of toenail fungus, athlete's foot, or other microbial infections of the foot and toe area. 
     
     
         13 . The wearable shoe tree of  claim 7  that is used to treat toenail fungus, athlete's foot, or other microbial infections of the foot and toe area.