Shoe sole ornamentation apparatus and related method
The present invention is directed toward a device, kit, and related method for an adhesive film for application to the sole of a shoe. More specifically, the film is easily attached to the shoe sole so that a user may decorate their shoe soles and continuously change the appearance of the soles of a single pair of shoes instead of purchasing multiple shoes of a variety of styles. It also serves as a shoe sole protector, as it covers the original sole protecting it from wear and abrasion. A cutting device to trim the film to size without trimming the shoe material is also contemplated.
1. A method of applying film to a shoe sole comprising the steps of:
providing an adhesive film for application to a shoe sole having a sole edge, wherein the adhesive film comprises a polymer layer and a clear overlaminate layer, and the polymer layer comprises one or more of patterns, logos, photographs, and images;
applying the adhesive film to the shoe sole; and
trimming the adhesive film extending from the sole edge with a cutting device so that the adhesive film is substantially coextensive with the sole of the shoe.
2. The method of applying film to a sole of a shoe of claim 1 wherein an applicator is used to apply the adhesive film to the shoe sole.
3. The method of applying film to a sole of a shoe of claim 1 , further comprising the step of using an edge of the sole as a guide to cut the adhesive film.
4. The method of applying film to a sole of a shoe of claim 1 , further comprising the step of heating the adhesive film.
5. The method of applying film to a sole of a shoe of claim 1 wherein the polymer layer of the adhesive film is colored.
6. The method of applying film to a sole of a shoe of claim 1 wherein the cutting device comprises a curved surface defining a v-shaped notch; and a doubly beveled knife edge along the edge of the notch.
7. The method of applying film to a sole of a shoe of claim 6 wherein the notch is between about 3 mm and about 20 mm in depth.
8. The method of applying film to a sole of a shoe of claim 6 wherein the curved surface comprises a radius between about 0.375 inches and 0.625 inches.
9. The method of applying film to a sole of a shoe of claim 1 wherein the overlaminate layer comprises polyvinyl chloride.
10. The method of applying film to a sole of a shoe of claim 1 wherein the polymer layer is applied to the shoe sole via acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive.
11. The method of applying film to a sole of a shoe of claim 1 wherein the polymer layer is applied to the shoe sole via a double-sided tape.