摘要 |
Ankle protector that can be adapted to or is integral with the shoe. In the first case, it has a half sole with a geometric perforation in the back part thereof for the purpose of locating known cushioning systems that are already built into the shoe such as <i>air-absorb</i>, etc. Said half sole includes an extension on the outer lateral part thereof that goes up trough the interior of the shoe and is fitted with an orifice on its upper part, accommodating the outer melleolus of the ankle, which is surrounded by a cushion absorbing impact in case of a sprain. Said extension continues downward in the form of a tongue reaching almost to the level of the ground and acting as a lever against the ground thereby blocking strain. As integral part of the shoe, the protector has an anchoring or geometric base fitted with a hollow central part designed to accommodate already known cushioning systems. Said anchoring can be inserted in the sole and base of the shoe and is attached with straps to the extension in the form of a wedge, which is sewn on, glued to or inserted into the outer side of the shoe. As in the previous case, it serves as a lever between the ground and the ankle thereby blocking strain. |