Outer sole support

Abstract

The present invention relates to an shock-absorbing pad for the outer sole of a shoe comprising: a cushioned pad, where the cushioned pad is configured in the shape of a shoe sole; a group of openings within the cushioned pad; and straps, where said straps may be inserted through the openings and provide a mechanism to attach the cushioned pad to the outer sole of a shoe. In one exemplary embodiment, the group of openings may include four openings in two rows and two columns. At least one strap may be utilized with the cushioned pad. In another particular embodiment, two straps are utilized with the cushioned pad.

1 . An shock-absorbing pad for the outer sole of a shoe comprising:
 a. a cushioned pad, where the cushioned pad is configured in the shape of a shoe sole;   b. a group of openings within the cushioned pad; and   c. straps, where said straps may be inserted through the openings and provide a means to attach the cushioned pad to the outer sole of a shoe.   
     
     
         2 . The shock-absorbing pad according to  claim 1 , where the group of openings include four openings in two rows and two columns. 
     
     
         3 . The shock-absorbing pad according to  claim 1 , where the cushioned pad is about 0.75 inches in thickness. 
     
     
         4 . The shock-absorbing pad according to  claim 1 , where the cushioned pad is about 6.25 inches in width and 14 inches in length. 
     
     
         5 . The shock-absorbing pad according to  claim 2 , where at least one strap is utilized with the cushioned pad. 
     
     
         6 . The shock-absorbing pad according to  claim 2 , where two straps are utilized with the cushioned pad. 
     
     
         7 . The shock-absorbing pad according to  claim 1 , where the straps include a Velcro means of attachment.