Barrier for Midsole of a Shoe

Abstract

A shoe barrier that covers a midsole on a shoe. The barrier forms a substantially elongated ring shaped band that is dimensioned to encompass the periphery of the shoe at its midsole section. The band includes an inner surface that engages the midsole by wrapping around the longitudinal sides of the midsole, a toebox, and a heel counter. An outer surface of the band protects the midsole against impact, physical damage, scuff marks, scratches, external elements, moisture, and debris. The outer surface can be coated with a chemical composition that inhibits scoffing and scratching to both the band and the midsole. The band is fabricated from a substantially clear polymer composition with clinging characteristics. An elastic member attaches to the top side of the band and secures the band to the midsole.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A barrier that encompasses a midsole of a shoe that protects against physical damage and enables visibility of the midsole, the barrier comprises:
 a band defined by an inner surface, an outer surface, a bottom side, and a top side, the inner surface engages the midsole of the shoe, the band having a generally elongated ring shape, the band is made of a polymer that has clinging and transparent characteristics; and   an elastic member that is fixedly attached to the top side of the band so that it encircles the band.   
     
     
         2 . The barrier of  claim 1 , wherein the inner surface engages a longitudinal side of the midsole. 
     
     
         3 . The barrier of  claim 2 , wherein the band forms an elongated ring shape that is made to run around a circumference of the midsole of the shoe. 
     
     
         4 . The barrier of  claim 3 , wherein the outer surface is coated with a protective composition that inhibits scuffing and sticking. 
     
     
         5 . The bather of  claim 4 , wherein the polymer is vinylidene chloride, polyvinylidene chloride, or a SARAN class of polymers. 
     
     
         6 . The bather of  claim 5 , wherein the elastic member forms an elongated circular shape. 
     
     
         7 . The barrier of  claim 6 , wherein the elastic member is placed above the midsole of the shoe. 
     
     
         8 . The bather of  claim 7 , wherein the band and the elastic member are colored. 
     
     
         9 . The bather of  claim 8 , wherein the shoe is a sneaker shoe.