Athletic shoe trainer

Abstract

An athletic shoe for simulating training in running spikes. The athletic shoe includes an outsole for engaging a horizontal supporting surface, a midsole having a wedge portion coupled to the outsole and an arch portion elevated at an angle of not less than 15° relative to the horizontal surface, and an upper that encloses the midsole. By incorporating a wedge that elevates the forefoot of the shoe and a molded plate, rigidity is provided to the arch of the foot to maintain the user on the balls of the user's feet.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An athletic shoe comprising:
 an outsole for engaging a supporting horizontal surface;   a midsole coupled to the outsole, the midsole having an arch portion elevated at an angle of not less than 15 degrees relative to the horizontal surface; and   an upper that encloses the midsole.   
     
     
         2 . An athletic shoe comprising:
 an outsole, the outsole having a planar gripping surface designed to engage in planar contact with a supporting horizontal surface;   a midsole coupled to the outsole, the midsole having an arch portion elevated at an angle of not less than 15 degrees relative to the horizontal surface; and   an upper that encloses the midsole.   
     
     
         3 . An athletic shoe comprising:
 an outsole;   a midsole coupled to the outsole, the midsole having first portion and a second portion elevated at an angle of not less than 15 degrees relative to the first portion; and   an upper that encloses the midsole.