Articulated sole for walking shoe has rigid sole on shoe with deformable linkage to return energy

摘要

The articulated sole for a walking shoe has a rigid sole (2) to receive a shoe (3). The rigid sole is mounted on a linkage (4) with return springs (5). The linkage has a tread (9) which deforms in contact with the ground as the springs store energy to increase a rebound effect when the foot is lifted from the ground.