Insole with a medicinal insert

Abstract

An insole (10) includes a body portion (11) having a recess (16) therein. The recess (16) is configured to receive a medically treated insert (18) which is removably attached to the body portion (11).

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An insole comprising a body portion, a recess formed in said body portion, and an insert configured generally in the shape of said recess, said insert being received in said recess and carrying a medicinal material. 
     
     
         2 . The insole of  claim 1  wherein said insert is removably received in said recess. 
     
     
         3 . The insole of  claim 2  wherein said body portion includes an attachment surface and said insert has an attachment surface compatible with said attachment surface of said body portion. 
     
     
         4 . The insole of  claim 3  wherein one of said attachment surfaces includes a loop type fastener and the other said attachment surface includes a compatible hook type fastener. 
     
     
         5 . The insole of  claim 1  wherein said recess has a depth and said insert has a thickness generally corresponding to said depth. 
     
     
         6 . The insole of  claim 1  wherein said recess has a depth and said insert has a thickness greater than said depth. 
     
     
         7 . The insole of  claim 1  wherein said body portion is made of foam and said insert is made of a fabric material. 
     
     
         8 . The insole of  claim 1  wherein said recess is positioned in said body portion under the heel, arch, and ball of foot of the user.