Insole with non-slip, gripping nodules

Abstract

A shoe insole with an upper surface covered with numerous, small elastomer nodules with outstanding non-slip, gripping properties that grip and cushion the foot, to eliminate movement or slippage of the foot inside a shoe and thereby help wearers avoid foot or toe injury when playing sports.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A shoe insole inserted in a shoe, comprising:
 an upper surface to be in contact with a foot substantially covered with numerous protruding nodules made of an elastomer material with non-slip, gripping properties that prevents movement or slippage of the foot against the insole when the foot is inside the shoe.   
     
     
         2 . A shoe insole of  claim 1 , wherein the nodules are made of soft thermoplastic rubber that can bend and flex under weight of a wearer's foot, thereby cradling, gripping, and cushioning the foot. 
     
     
         3 . A shoe insole of  claim 1 , wherein the shape of the nodules are of a cylindrical body and a flat top, with the non-slip, gripping properties existing on all surface areas of the nodules. 
     
     
         4 . A shoe insole of  claim 1 , wherein the shape of the nodules are of a cylindrical body and a rounded top, with the non-slip, gripping properties existing on all surface areas of the nodules. 
     
     
         5 . A shoe insole of  claim 1 , wherein the shape of the nodules are of a conical body and a flat top, with the non-slip, gripping properties existing on all surface areas of the nodules. 
     
     
         6 . A shoe insole of  claim 1 , wherein the shape of the nodules are of a conical body and a rounded top, with the non-slip, gripping properties existing on all surface areas of the nodules. 
     
     
         7 . A shoe insole of  claim 1 , wherein the shape of the nodules are of a semi-spherical body and a rounded top, with the non-slip, gripping properties existing on all surface areas of the nodules. 
     
     
         8 . A shoe insole of  claim 1 , wherein the shape of the nodules are a cylindrical with both ends connected to the surface thereby making a loop, with the non-slip, gripping properties existing on all surface areas of the nodules.