JP2000296003A - Shoes with toe exercise tool - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To make freely executable a toe exercise by embedding an elastic member where its upper surface is gradually made higher than the upper edge of a recessed part toward the tip of the toe in the upper surface recessed part of the tip part in the sole part. SOLUTION: A recessed part 5 is formed in the toe part of the sole part 3, an elastic member 6 such as synthetic rubber having a function as a toe exercise tool is embedded in the recessed part 5 and adhered by an adhesive. The elastic member 6 gradually becomes a little higher than the upper edge of the recessed part 5 toward the tip of the toe part. A slope is not formed in the whole sole and the elastic member 6 is arranged only in the tip part 4 of the sole so that a user is not forced to execute the special exercises or the like for reinforcing an Achilles' tendon during walking or running or the like. When he or she wants to execute the toe exercises, toes 7 are repeatedly bent downward or returned for the toe exercises against the elastic member 6 so that the toes 7 are trained. The toes 7 improved and it is useful for health improvement. It is also useful for eliminating stress or easing tension.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to ordinary shoes such as commuting / commuting shoes, everyday shoes, athletic shoes, high heels and the like, and moreover, the toe exercise equipment which allows the user to freely exercise the toes. With shoes.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Strong strength of toes is required in various sports such as a start dash on land, jumping moments of various jumping sports, golf swings, martial arts such as sumo wrestling, and rock climbing. Improving blood circulation by stimulating the toes by exercising and stretching the toes improves the physical condition and promotes health. In addition, stress and tension can be relieved by flexing the toes.

[0003] As described above, moving the toes and exercising and bending exercises are very useful not only for athletes but also for general people living in modern society to train their mind and body and refresh their mood. is there.

Conventionally, there has been a health promotion clog provided with a leaf spring at the front end of the clog as a device capable of performing a pressing motion of a toe (see Japanese Utility Model Application Laid-Open No. 61-18002). further,
There is also an Achilles ken training shoe in which a slope bottom is provided from the heel to the toe (in other words, the entire shoe sole) at the bottom of the shoe, and the Achilles ken is trained while running or running (see JP-A-3-82485). .

[0005]

However, the conventional health-enhancing clogs provided with leaf springs at the tip of the clogs are clogs. It is inconvenient for a modern person to use it as ordinary footwear, and is not considered to be suitable as a means for easily exercising his toes whenever and wherever he or she likes.

[0006] Further, it is considered that such a wooden clog, which presses the toes, is a leaf spring, so that the mounting structure is complicated, and the structure is complicated, and the cost is high.

Further, in the above-mentioned conventional Achilles Ken training shoes, since the entire sole of the shoe has a slope, the sole of the foot is inclined upward toward the tip, so that when walking or running, the shoe is inevitable. This forces Achilles Ken to train, and is not always appropriate as a normal shoe to be used comfortably for walking and running, and the user can easily exercise his toes whenever and wherever he is willing. Nothing to do.

An object of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems. Most of the soles are formed like ordinary shoes, but only the toes are provided with a toe carrier, and・ It can be used comfortably and smartly as usual shoes for walking, running, etc. as footwear for commuting, everyday wear, exercise, fashionable, etc., and at any time when the user is willing, The aim is to provide a shoe with toe exercise equipment that can be freely moved anywhere, has a simple structure, and can be produced at low cost.

[0009]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention forms a recess in the upper surface of the toe of the sole of the shoe, and the upper surface of the recess faces the tip of the toe. A shoe with toe exercise equipment characterized by burying an elastic member that gradually becomes higher than the upper edge of the recess.

The recess may have a bottom having a substantially constant depth or a bottom that gradually becomes deeper toward the tip of the toe.

The elastic member is made of sponge, natural rubber, synthetic rubber or the like.

[0012]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Embodiments of a shoe with toe exercise equipment according to the present invention will be described based on embodiments with reference to the drawings. In FIG. 1 (a), the shoe with toe exercise equipment 1 according to the present invention may be any shoe such as a commuting / commuting shoe, an everyday shoe, an athletic shoe, and a high heel. The overall material and structure of the shoe with toe exercise equipment 1 are the same as those of the above-mentioned conventional shoe.

The shoe with toe exercise equipment 1 comprises a main body 2 and a sole 3. FIG. 1B is a view showing the upper surface of the sole 4, and the planar shape and the thickness of the sole 3 are generally the same as those of a normal sole. A feature of the present invention is that a concave portion 5 is formed in the toe portion 4 of the shoe sole portion 3, and an elastic member 6 such as sponge, raw rubber, or synthetic rubber having a function as a toe exercise tool is embedded in the concave portion 5. And is adhered by an adhesive.

As shown in FIGS. 1 (a) to 1 (c), the recess 5 has a toe portion 4 of the sole 3 substantially corresponding to a tie of the toe 7.
The shape of the bottom is a bottom 8 having a constant depth (the base end on the heel side of the recess is sharp, as shown in FIG. 1 (c)). The bottom 9 may be formed to be deeper in the shape of a paragraph) or may be gradually deeper from the base end to the tip end of the recess 9 as shown in FIG.
May be.

As shown in FIGS. 1C and 1D, the elastic member 6 is slightly higher than the upper edge of the recess 5 toward the tip of the toe (for example, at the tip of the elastic member). 5-1
(A height of about 5 mm). This prevents the elastic member 6 from contacting the back of the user's toe 7 as a stepped portion to give an unpleasant feeling.

The first condition is that the depth of the recess 5 and the thickness of the elastic member 6 are such that the user can bend and extend the toes 7 to perform toe movement, and the second condition is that Even when the user is walking or standing up in normal use, the toe of the sole gives a feeling too low due to the recess 5, or turns forward, or conversely, the toe with the elastic member 6. The purpose is to ensure a very natural feel without giving too high a feel to the parts, turning the toes upwards and curling backwards, or any other discomfort.

Next, the operation of the shoe with toe exercise equipment 1 of the first embodiment will be described. The user can use shoes 1 with toe sports equipment.
Wear and use as normal shoes. FIG. 2A shows a state during normal use, in which the toe 7 is naturally placed on the elastic member 7. In the shoe 1 with toe exercise equipment, the slope is not formed on the entire shoe sole, and the elastic member 6 is provided only on the toe portion 4 of the shoe sole. No special exercises are required.

In the shoe with toe exercise equipment 1, the elastic member is buried in the recess 5 of the toe portion 4 of the shoe sole so as to be slightly higher toward the tip, so that the toes can be used when walking or the like. It does not bend before entering the recess 5 and the toe is bent back by the elastic member, and the body is not bent back.
Therefore, even when walking or running, it can be used with the same comfort as ordinary shoes.

When the user wants to perform toe movement, as shown in FIG. 2B, the toe 7 is bent downward or returned as shown by arrow D against the elastic member 6. The toes 7 can be trained by enabling the toes to bend and stretch repeatedly. The user can spare time to perform toe exercise at any time, such as commuting time, waiting time, and during a meeting. This increases the muscular strength of the toe 7 itself, and the toe exercise of the toe 7 allows the user to exercise. It stimulates the fingers 7 to improve blood circulation, improve physical condition and promote health.

In various sports such as a start dash on land, jumping moments in various jumping sports, golf swings, martial arts such as sumo wrestling, and rock climbing, strong toe muscles are required. According to the shoe with toe exercise equipment of the present invention, such training of the strength of the toes is
Anytime, anywhere when wearing everyday shoes,
It can be done secretly and freely.

Also, when stress or tension is accumulated during a meeting, at work, or the like, some people tend to be poorly extorted. However, according to the shoe with toe exercise equipment of the present invention, It allows you to bend and stretch with your toes unnoticed, relieving stress and helping you relax.

FIG. 3 is a view for explaining a main part of a shoe with toe sports shoes according to a second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3A is a diagram illustrating an upper surface of a shoe sole, and FIG. 3B is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state of a toe of the shoe. The shoe with toe sports shoes 10 of the second embodiment has substantially the same structure as that of the first embodiment, but FIG.
As shown in (a) and (b), a recess 11 having a slight depth is provided at the tip of the elastic member 6 corresponding to the swelling of the back of the tip of the toe 7.

When the recess 11 is provided as described above, the user slides the toe 7 downward and performs toe movement as described later, so that the user slides from the elastic member 6 (depending on the elastic member,
In addition, slippage occurs depending on the sock fabric. ) Can be prevented,
More comfortable exercise is possible.

FIG. 4 is a view for explaining the fourth embodiment. FIG. 4 (a) is a top view of the shoe sole, and FIG.
It is AA sectional drawing of (b). The shoe with the toe athletic shoe of the fourth embodiment has almost the same structure as that of the first embodiment.
As shown in (a) and (b), a concave groove 13 extending in the toe direction having a slight depth is provided on the upper surface of the elastic member 6 along the five toes of the toe. Such a groove 1
By providing 3, the toes can be positioned in the bending and stretching movements of the toes, the stability of the place where the toes are placed is increased, and lateral displacement and the like in the bending and stretching movements of the toes can be prevented.

The recesses and the elastic members embedded therein may be provided so as to correspond to all five toes of the toe, but may correspond to only some toes, for example, the thumb and the third finger. Then, a recess may be formed in the shoe sole, and an elastic member may be embedded correspondingly.

When an athlete or the like wants to actively train the toes, the elastic member is formed of a sponge having a higher elasticity, a natural rubber or a synthetic rubber material, or a coil spring or the like is provided in the elastic member. For example, a mode in which the elasticity is strengthened by embedding is also considered.

Although the first to third embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the shoe with toe exercise equipment according to the present invention is different from the first embodiment.
It is needless to say that the present invention is not limited to the above-described configurations, and that there are various embodiments within the technical scope described in the claims.

[0028]

As described above, the shoe with toe exercise equipment according to the present invention can be used comfortably and smartly without any trouble as footwear for commuting, going to school, everyday wear, exercise, fashion, etc. In addition, the toes can be moved freely and secretly anywhere, and the structure is simple and it can be produced at low cost.

According to the present invention, a recess is formed at the tip of the sole of a normal shoe, and an elastic member is buried therein so that the tip is slightly elevated. It can be used as normal shoes without warping, and you can sneak your toes anywhere, anytime without touching the eyes of your eyes, so you can train your toes muscle strength from everyday and stimulate your toes It can improve the circulation, release stress even in front of others, relieve tension, and have great effect as modern shoes, exercise equipment and health promotion equipment.

In addition, the structure is simpler and more comfortable to wear than conventional clogs for promoting health. In addition, unlike the conventional Achilles Ken trained shoes, the sole of the shoe does not have a sloped bottom, and an elastic member that is slightly upwardly inclined is provided only at the toe of the shoe sole. No training is required, and walking and running are as comfortable as ordinary shoes, and the toes can be exercised whenever and wherever the user is willing.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating the structure of a shoe with toe exercise equipment according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating the operation of the shoe with toe exercise equipment according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a view for explaining Example 2 of the shoe with toe exercise equipment according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a view illustrating a shoe with toe exercise equipment according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1, 10 Shoes with toe exercise equipment 2 Body part 3 Sole part 4 Toe part (of sole part) 5 Concave part (of sole part) 6 Elastic member 7 Toe 8, 9 Bottom of concave part 11 Recess 13 of elastic member 13 Elasticity Groove of member

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A recess is formed in the upper surface of a toe portion of a sole of a shoe, and an elastic member is embedded in the recess such that the upper surface gradually becomes higher than the upper edge of the recess toward the tip of the toe. A shoe with toe exercise equipment characterized by comprising: 2. The shoe with toe exercise equipment according to claim 1, wherein said recess has a sole having a substantially constant depth. 3. The shoe with toe exercise equipment according to claim 1, wherein the recess has a bottom that gradually becomes deeper toward the tip of the toe. 4. The shoe with toe exercise equipment according to claim 1, wherein the elastic member is made of sponge, natural rubber or synthetic rubber.