Silicone gel insole/midsole within extra-depth outsole

Abstract

The present invention is directed to a silicone gel insole/midsole for footwear with a Shore durometer in the range of 45 A to 55 A, with a thickness of 2-6 mm, layered and bonded between the upper of a shoe and an extra-depth outsole that is also 2-6 mm in depth relative shoe type. Said insole/midsole is for making a conformable and comfortable shoe, part using silicone gel material for use in functional relation with an article of footwear in order to enhance fit, support, comfort, cushioning and because silicone gel properties mimic the energy dissipation properties of human soft tissue and structure, the present invention can also serve to accommodate the unique anatomical features of an individual wearer and finds application within numerous types of articles of footwear.

1 . A silicone gel insole/midsole for use in an article of footwear,
 said insole/midsole covering the entire upper surface of the bottom sole with an extra-depth of 2-6 mm of an article of footwear having a bottom sole; and   said insole/midsole having one thickness dependent on shoe type in the range between 2 and 6 millimeters; and   said insole/midsole having one Shore durometer dependent on shoe type in the range of 45 A-55 A; and   said insole/midsole being immovable and attached within the extra-depth of the bottom sole of said article of footwear.   
     
     
         2 . The insole/midsole of  claim 1 , said insole/midsole having a full coverage of between 95% and 100% of the upper surface of the extra-depth outsole. 
     
     
         3 . The insole/midsole of  claim 1  or  2 , said insole/midsole resting and adhered within an indentation within the upper surface of the extra-depth outsole; said indentation being roughly the same shape as the insole/midsole, and being 2-6 millimeters in depth.