SHOCK-ABSORBING DANCE SHOE ASSEMBLY

摘要

Low-profile dance shoes and associated methods of manufacture are disclosed herein. One aspect of the invention is directed toward a dance shoe that includes an integrated heel member that provides increased support, stability, and shock-absorption for the dancer. The dance shoe can further include a support member configured to provide lateral support to the foot and/or ankle, and a shock-absorption member.

主权项

1. A dance shoe assembly, comprising:
an flexible shoe body including a forefoot portion, a heel portion opposite the forefoot portion, and a midfoot portion between the heel portion and the forefoot portion; and an integrated heel member positioned at the heel portion of the flexible shoe body, the heel member including—
a support member having—
a bottom region;a top region extending upwardly from the bottom region, wherein the top region has—
a rear wall defining a rear portion of the support member; andlateral sidewalls extending forwardly the rear wall; anda shock-absorbing member positioned on the bottom region of the support member, wherein a top portion of the shock-absorbing member is softer than a bottom portion of the shock-absorbing member.