Insole with suspended mesh surface
An insole is provided that is constructed out of a mesh material that is stretched and suspended over a cavity formed in a shoe. The mesh surrounds a foam base and a rigid frame positioned under the foam base. The foam base is shaped so that a cavity is formed between the top surface of the foam base and the mesh positioned over the foam base to provide a “trampoline” effect for a wearer's foot.
1. An insole for a shoe comprising:
a suspension mesh enclosure;
a foam base inserted in said suspension mesh enclosure;
a rigid frame for supporting said foam base, said rigid base being in contact with said suspension mesh enclosure to provide tension on the mesh of said suspension mesh enclosure;
wherein said foam base is shaped to create a cavity between a top surface of said foam base and the interior surface of said suspension mesh enclosure adjacent said top surface of said foam base.
2. The insole for a shoe of claim 1 wherein said suspension mesh enclosure further comprises at least one slit through a surface of said mesh enclosure through which said foam base may be inserted.
3. The insole for a shoe of claim 1 wherein said rigid frame is inserted in said suspension mesh enclosure.
4. The insole for a shoe of claim 1 wherein said rigid frame and suspension mesh enclosure are co-molded.
5. The insole for a shoe of claim 1 wherein said mesh of said suspension mesh is breathable mesh manufactured out of a polyester yarn in longer fibers having a general aspect ratio (defined as the ratio of fiber length to diameter) of between 200 and 500.
6. The insole for a shoe of claim 1 further comprising a secure cover positioned under the suspension mesh enclosure.
7. The insole for a shoe of claim 1 wherein said mesh further comprises multiple interconnected layers within a single seamless textile.
8. The insole for a shoe of claim 1 wherein said layers include multiple different yarns ranging in quality from elastic to structural to provide adjustability and personal customization of said insole.