Toe traction device

Abstract

A toe traction device for preventing foot slippage within high heeled shoes includes a generally oval shaped main body having a cushion liner disposed between a top surface and a bottom surface, a plurality of retention straps for securing the device to the foot of a user and a plurality of grippers for interacting with the insole of a shoe.

1 . A toe traction device for preventing foot slippage within high heeled shoes, said traction device comprising:
 a generally oval shaped main body having a top surface and a bottom surface that are joined together via a seam connector along an outside periphery thereof,   said main body being constructed from a moisture absorbing material that is configured to remove sweat from a users foot;   a liner interposed between the top surface and the bottom surface, said liner being configured to cushion the users foot;   a plurality of retention straps disposed along the top surface of the main body, each of said retention straps including a shape for engaging a toe,   said retention straps being configured to act in unison to position the main body at a location directly beneath a ball of a users foot; and   a plurality of grippers disposed along the bottom surface of the main body, each of said grippers being constructed from a material having a high coefficient of friction and configured to engage a shoe insole to prevent a sliding motion of the users foot.   
     
     
         2 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the liner is constructed from a padded moisture absorbing material configured to prevent a transfer of moisture between the front surface and the rear surface of the main body. 
     
     
         3 . The device of  claim 2 , wherein the liner is constructed from at least one of neoprene and polyethylene, said materials being configured to allow the device to be utilized multiple times. 
     
     
         4 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein said liner is constructed from a blend of wood pulp and polyacrylate crystals, said liner being configured to allow the device to be used a single time. 
     
     
         5 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the main body includes a length of approximately three inches and a width of approximately 2.5 inches, said length and width being configured to approximate a size of the ball of the users foot. 
     
     
         6 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein each of said grippers are constructed from thin strips of rubber that are permanently secured to the bottom surface of the main body. 
     
     
         7 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein each of said grippers are constructed from at least one of a fabric paint and adhesive traction strips. 
     
     
         8 . The device of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a first retainer having a loop configured to engage a users big toe; and   a second retainer having a loop configured to engage a users little toe.   
     
     
         9 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein said main body is constructed from a soft absorbent cloth material. 
     
     
         10 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the seam connector includes at least one of a plurality of stitches, liquid seams, and hem tape. 
     
     
         11 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein each of said retention straps are elastic. 
     
     
         12 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein each of the pair of retention straps forms a loop having an identical sized dimension to each other. 
     
     
         13 . The device of  claim 12 , wherein each of the pair of retention straps forms a loop having a different sized dimension than each other. 
     
     
         14 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein said liner includes a gel insert. 
     
     
         15 . A toe traction device for preventing foot slippage within high heeled shoes, said traction device comprising:
 a main body having a top surface, a bottom surface and a shape that includes a plurality of protrusions and grooves arranged on a first side,   each of said protrusions being arranged so as to be aligned directly beneath a single toe of a users foot, and said grooves being arranged so as to be aligned in a space directly beneath and between each of the toes, and   said main body being constructed from a moisture absorbing material that is configured to remove sweat from a users foot;   a liner interposed between the top surface and the bottom surface, said liner being configured to cushion the users foot;   a first retention strap disposed on one of the plurality of protrusions, said first retention strap including a loop having a dimension configured to engage a big toe of the user;   a second retention strap disposed on another one of the plurality of protrusions, said second retention strap including a loop having a dimension configured to engage a little toe, each of said first and second retention straps being secured to the top surface of the main body and configured to act in unison to position the main body at a location directly beneath a ball of the users foot; and   a plurality of grippers disposed along the bottom surface of the main body, each of said grippers being constructed from a material having a high coefficient of friction and configured to engage a shoe insole to prevent a sliding motion of the users foot.