Contoured support insole

Abstract

A contoured insole especially advantageous for users with medium to high arches is disclosed. It comprises a generally foot-shaped base extending from a heel end to a toe end, which comprises a top surface and a bottom surface. The bottom surface of the base preferably further comprises two indentations formed integrally therein in a forefoot area and a heel area. A forefoot pad and a heel pad are secured to each of said indentations. Preferably, the base is made from a polyurethane foam. The pads are made from rubber or synthetic rubber. A top sheet is coextensive with and secured to the top surface of the base. The top sheet is generally a fabric which preferably has antimicrobial characteristics. In use, the foot of the wearer, with or without a sock or stocking thereon, rests upon the top sheet in the foot-receiving compartment of a user's shoe.

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         22 . A contoured arch support comprising:
 a base having a medial arch area formed from a moldable resilient material; and   a plurality of collapsible curvilinear indentations, each of said curvilinear indentations having a longitudinal axis extending substantially lengthwise in a longitudinal heel-to-toe direction in said medial arch area of said base, said indentations integrally formed into the bottom surface of said base.   
     
     
         23 . The arch support of  claim 22 , wherein said medial arch area collapses along said plurality of longitudinal curvilinear indentations that extend lengthwise in said medial arch area. 
     
     
         24 . The arch support of  claim 22 , wherein said plurality of longitudinal curvilinear indentations in said medial arch area collapse along said lengthwise indentations to fit a user's shoe providing an accommodating fit to said user. 
     
     
         25 . The arch support of  claim 22 , wherein said plurality of longitudinal curvilinear indentations in said medial arch area collapse along said lengthwise indentations in said medial arch area of said medial midfoot to minimize voids caused by air entrapment. 
     
     
         26 . The arch support of  claim 22 , wherein said plurality of longitudinal curvilinear indentations in said medial arch area are positioned on said medial midfoot side of said insole from adjacent a lateral midfoot area to said medial side of said insole. 
     
     
         27 . The arch support of  claim 22 , wherein said plurality of longitudinal curvilinear indentations extend lengthwise in said medial arch area positioned lengthwise from a border of said forefoot area and said medial arch area on said medial midfoot side to a border between a heel area and said medial arch area on said medial midfoot side.