Ventilating footpad

Abstract

The footpad of the present invention has multiple holes through which air flows to Ventilate the bottom of the wearer's feet while the wearer walks, runs, or jumps. The present invention provides sufficient support to the wearer and traction control to be used as the sole in a shoe or sandal. The top face of the present invention has a plurality of unique channels that promote air ventilation across the bottom of the wearer's feet.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A footpad comprising:
 a top face, a bottom face, and a side face;   a plurality of sidewalls extending upward from said bottom face and creating a plurality of large holes that extend from said top face down to, but not through, said bottom face;   a plurality of small holes in said sidewalls that allow air to flow between said large holes; and   a plurality of side holes extending through said side face and in communication with said large holes.   
     
     
         2 . The footpad of  claim 1  wherein said sidewalls further comprises a top surface and a plurality of small channels extending through said top surface, 
     
     
         3 . The footpad of  claim 1  made of a thermoplastic material. 
     
     
         4 . The footpad of  claim 1  wherein said sidewalls can support the weight of an adult person. 
     
     
         5 . The footpad of  claim 1  wherein said side face provides more structural support than said sidewalls. 
     
     
         6 . The footpad of  claim 1  wherein said bottom face is flat and provides traction against a hard surface floor.