Methods, systems, and apparatuses for the use, manufacture, and application of an integrated stability chassis for professional boxing shoes

Abstract

In accordance with embodiments disclosed herein, there are provided methods, systems, and apparatuses for the use, manufacture, and application of an integrated stability chassis for use with professional boxing shoes. For example, there is a boxing shoe, including: a shoe sole having a smooth glide portion and a rotational pivot portion and a grip portion; an integrated stability chassis affixed atop the shoe sole; a lower shoe portion affixed atop the integrated stability chassis to surround a wearer's heel and lower foot, in which the integrated stability chassis suspends the lower shoe portion, in which the lower shoe portion serves as a base for a mid-rear shoe portion, a front shoe portion, and an upper shoe portion; a mid-rear shoe portion to stabilize the ankle of a wearer; a front shoe portion to stabilize the upper front portion of a wearer's foot; and an upper shoe portion to stabilize the lower leg and upper ankle of a wearer. Other related embodiments are described.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A boxing shoe, comprising:
 a shoe sole having a smooth glide portion and a rotational pivot portion and a grip portion;   an integrated stability chassis affixed atop the shoe sole;   a lower shoe portion affixed atop the integrated stability chassis to surround a wearer's heel and lower foot, wherein the integrated stability chassis suspends the lower shoe portion, wherein the lower shoe portion serves as a base for a mid-rear shoe portion, a front shoe portion, and an upper shoe portion;   a mid-rear shoe portion to stabilize the ankle of a wearer;   a front shoe portion to stabilize the upper front portion of a wearer's foot;   an upper shoe portion to stabilize the lower leg and upper ankle of a wearer; and   wherein one or more of the lower, mid-rear, front, and upper shoe portions have integrated reinforcements to stiffen the boxing shoe and to stabilize the wearer's foot during movement for protection against foot and ankle musculoskeletal injury, wherein the one or more integrated reinforcements are formed from any of: (i) elastic bands, (ii) hook and loop type fasteners, (iii) cables, (iv) loops, (v) ties, (vi) braces, (vii) straps, and (viii) hooks.   
     
     
         2 . The boxing shoe of  claim 1 , wherein each of the smooth glide portion, the rotational pivot portion, and the grip portion of the shoe sole are formed from different synthetic compounds, with each having distinct stiffness and friction characteristics;
 wherein the rotational pivot portion of the shoe sole comprises stiffness and friction characteristics corresponding to a coefficient of friction lower than the grip portion of the shoe sole and a modulus of elasticity less than both the smooth glide portion and the grip portion of the shoe sole;   wherein the grip portion of the shoe sole comprises stiffness and friction characteristics corresponding to (i) a coefficient of friction greater than both the smooth glide portion and the rotational pivot portion of the shoe sole and (ii) a modulus of elasticity greater than both the smooth glide portion and the rotational pivot portion of the shoe sole; and   wherein the smooth glide portion of the shoe sole comprises stiffness and friction characteristics corresponding to (i) a coefficient of friction lower than the grip portion of the shoe sole and greater than the rotational pivot portion of the shoe sole and (ii) a modulus of elasticity greater than rotational pivot portion of the shoe sole and less than the grip portion of the shoe sole.   
     
     
         3 . The boxing shoe of  claim 1 :
 wherein the smooth glide portion of the shoe sole has a stiffness greater than the grip portion of the shoe sole and less than the pivot portion of the shoe sole;   wherein the grip portion of the shoe sole has a stiffness less than each of the smooth glide portion of the shoe sole and less than the pivot portion of the shoe sole; and   wherein the pivot portion of the shoe sole has a stiffness greater than each of the grip portion of the shoe sole and greater than the smooth glide portion of the shoe sole.   
     
     
         4 . The boxing shoe of  claim 1 :
 wherein the smooth glide portion of the shoe sole has a coefficient of friction greater than the pivot portion of the shoe sole and less than the grip portion of the shoe sole;   wherein the grip portion of the shoe sole has a coefficient of friction greater than each of the smooth glide portion of the shoe sole and greater than the pivot portion of the shoe sole; and   wherein the pivot portion of the shoe sole has a coefficient of friction less than each of the grip portion of the shoe sole and less than the smooth glide portion of the shoe sole.   
     
     
         5 . The boxing shoe of  claim 1 :
 wherein the smooth glide portion of the shoe sole has a modulus of elasticity representing rigidity and thus, an ability of an object to resist deformation in response to an applied force, which is greater than the grip portion of the shoe sole and less than the pivot portion of the shoe sole;   wherein the grip portion of the shoe sole has a modulus of elasticity less than each of the smooth glide portion of the shoe sole and less than the pivot portion of the shoe sole; and   wherein the pivot portion of the shoe sole has a modulus of elasticity greater than each of the grip portion of the shoe sole and greater than the smooth glide portion of the shoe sole.   
     
     
         6 . The boxing shoe of  claim 1 , wherein the one or more reinforcements are on the lower shoe portion, wherein the reinforcements on the lower shoe portion distribute pressure evenly across a forefoot region of the wearer's foot, wherein the reinforcements secure the boxing shoe on the wearer's foot. 
     
     
         7 . The boxing shoe of  claim 1 , wherein the upper shoe portion contains a high-top brace reinforcement for to stabilize and protect the ankle and lower shin, wherein the brace reinforcement contains a spongy bio-skin material to absorb and evaporate condensation. 
     
     
         8 . The boxing shoe of  claim 1 , wherein one or more of the lower, mid-rear, front, and upper shoe portions contain a mesh material, wherein the mesh material assists with one or more of: (i) aeration, (ii) absorption, and (iii) evaporation of condensation on the wearer's foot, wherein assisting with evaporation of condensation on the wearer's foot prevents overheating and slippage. 
     
     
         9 . The boxing shoe of  claim 1 , wherein the boxing shoe is comprised of one or more of: (i) suede, (ii) leather, (iii) mesh, (iv) elastic, (v) bio-skin, and (ii) fabric material, wherein the one or more materials assist with absorption and evaporation of condensation on the wearer's foot, wherein the one or more materials make the boxing shoe lightweight. 
     
     
         10 . The boxing shoe of  claim 1 , wherein the rotational pivot portion is located in an anterior portion of the shoe sole, wherein the grip portion is located in a posterior portion of the shoe sole, and wherein the rotational pivot portion and grip portion assist with twisting and turning movements of the wearer's foot. 
     
     
         11 . The boxing shoe of  claim 1 , wherein the smooth glide portion is located in a middle portion of the shoe sole, wherein the smooth glide portion assists the wearer with gliding movements on a surface in contact with the shoe sole, wherein a rotational thread portion adjacent to the smooth glide portion assists with grip between the shoe sole and the surface, and wherein the grip provides control during the gliding movements. 
     
     
         12 . The boxing shoe of  claim 1 , wherein the integrated stability chassis has reinforcements around its perimeter to secure and suspend other portions of the boxing shoe, wherein the reinforcements are buttresses. 
     
     
         11 . The boxing shoe of  claim 1 , wherein the boxing shoe allows for control and comfort during various boxing steps, including: (i) bounce-step, (ii) speed step, (iii) pivot, (iv) side step, (v) grip and turn, (vi) glide, and (vii) twist. 
     
     
         13 . The boxing shoe of  claim 1 , wherein the boxing shoe allows for control and comfort during various boxing moves, including: (vii) jab, (v) cross, (viii) hook, (ix) uppercut, (x) lunge, (xi) bob and weave, (xii) blocking, (xiii) clinching, (xiv) parrying, and (xv) holding. 
     
     
         14 . The boxing shoe of  claim 1 , wherein the boxing shoe is used in one or more of: (i) kickboxing, (ii) dancing, (iii) fencing, (iv) bowling, (v) ballet, (vi) martial arts, (vii) wrestling, and (viii) musical theater.