Footwear

Abstract

A shoe for enhancing the appearance of a wearer's arch, the shoe comprising an outer portion, and an instep portion, wherein said instep portion is shaped and positioned to create the illusion of a longer or higher arch. The invention includes an instep portion is made from an elastic material. Said instep portion is shaped longer and higher than the wearer's natural arch. Said instep portion is made of the same material as the rest of the shoe but further comprises a design or color to create an appearance of a shadow or is made from a material different in color or in composition from the rest of the shoe. The invention further comprises an arch support mechanism, said arch support mechanism proximate to the instep portion. The arch support mechanism comprises an elastic band stretching along the instep of the foot and / or an inner support layer made from an elastic material.

Description

FIELD OF INVENTION[0001]The present invention is related to footwear, more specifically shoes for dancers to enhance the appearance of the foot and to provide support.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Most dancers, especially ballet dancers, are usually seeking ways to train their feet to be more flexible so that they can achieve a beautiful, elongated line when they point their feet. This elongated line may be essential to their art and impact their ability to exude elegance and grace. While dancers may improve their ability to point their toes through the right flexibility exercises and strength training, physiological limitations, such as height and length of the arch, and bone structure hinder many dancers' progress and ability to achieve the “perfect line.”[0003]Shoes currently available do not sufficiently help dancers achieve that “perfect line.” While they provide cover and protection for the feet, they are not designed to help increase the foot's flexibility and or help danc...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The patent describes a shoe that can make the wearer's arch appear longer or higher. The shoe has an inner portion with an arch region that is shaped to create the illusion of a longer or higher arch, and an elastic arch support that is positioned along the instep of the foot. The shoe can also have a bunion suppression portion that prevents the foot from developing a bunion. Overall, the shoe helps to enhance the appearance of the wearer's arch.

Problems solved by technology

While dancers may improve their ability to point their toes through the right flexibility exercises and strength training, physiological limitations, such as height and length of the arch, and bone structure hinder many dancers' progress and ability to achieve the “perfect line.”

Shoes currently available do not sufficiently help dancers achieve that “perfect line.” While they provide cover and protection for the feet, they are not designed to help increase the foot's flexibility and or help dancers point their toes.

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