Foot-Stimulating Insole

Abstract

An insole comprising a foot stimulating device having an upper surface for contact with a foot and a lower surface, at least one of the upper surface and the lower surface of the insole having a first region in which a plurality of elevations are formed adapted to apply stimulating pressure to the lower surface of a wearer's foot, the first region being located between the heel and the toes and surrounded by a second region in which no elevations are formed.

1 . An insole comprising:
 a foot-stimulating device having an upper surface for contact with a foot and a lower surface,   wherein at least one of the upper surface and the lower surface of the insole comprises a first region in which a plurality of elevations are formed, which are adapted to exert a stimulating pressure on the underside of the foot of a wearer, and   wherein the first region is arranged between the heel and the toes and is surrounded by a second region in which no elevations are formed.   
     
     
         2 . The insole according to  claim 1 , wherein the second region extends annularly around the first region and at least partially comprises the edge of the insole. 
     
     
         3 . The insole according to  claim 1 , wherein the first area is arranged opposite the plantar fascia of the foot so that the elevations can exert a stimulating pressure on the plantar fascia of the foot. 
     
     
         4 . The insole according to  claim 1 , wherein the elevations are arranged in a plurality of rows arranged next to one another and have flat, pointed or round projections or knobs. 
     
     
         5 . The insole according to  claim 1 , wherein the elevations are arranged in a grid-like manner in a plurality of rows arranged side by side and have an angular shape and a flat upper surface, wherein the width of the elevations increases in the longitudinal direction of the insole. 
     
     
         6 . The insole according to any  claim 1 , wherein the elevations are arranged in a grid shape along parallel or diverging channels. 
     
     
         7 . The insole according to  claim 1 , wherein the elevations have a height in a range between 1 mm and 5 mm and a width in a range between 5 mm and 3 cm. 
     
     
         8 . The insole according to  claim 1 , wherein the elevations have different heights in the first area. 
     
     
         9 . The insole according to  claim 1 , wherein both the upper side and the lower side of the insole each have a first region with elevations, wherein the elevations of the first regions of the upper side and the lower side are arranged opposite one another. 
     
     
         10 . The insole according to  claim 1 , wherein the insole has on one or both sides at the level of the toes a wing-like extension which increases the width of the insole. 
     
     
         11 . An article of footwear, comprising:
 a shoe;   a foot-stimulating device coupled to shoe and having an upper surface for contact with a foot and a lower surface, wherein at least one of the upper surface and the lower surface of the insole comprises a first region in which a plurality of elevations are formed, which are adapted to exert a stimulating pressure on the underside of the foot of a wearer, wherein the first region is arranged between the heel and the toes and is surrounded by a second region in which no elevations are formed.   
     
     
         12 . The article of footwear according to  claim 11 , wherein the insole has, on the upper or lower side, a recess traversing the insole, in which recess a band-shaped device can be arranged. 
     
     
         13 . A stocking comprising:
 a plantar portion having an upper surface for contact with a foot and a lower surface, at least one of the upper surface and the lower surface of the plantar portion having a first region in which a plurality of elevations are formed adapted to exert stimulating pressure on the lower surface of a wearer's foot, the first region being located between the heel and the toes of the foot and being surrounded by a second region in which no elevations are formed.