FINISH POSITION-CORRECTING GOLF SHOE

Abstract

The present invention relates to a golf shoe for the correction of a finish position, which enables a finish position, which corresponds to the last step of a swing, to be stably and uniformly assumed for each swing. The golf shoe for the correction of a finish position is characterized in that a position correction area extending from one side of a weight support area where weight is born in the center in the longitudinal direction of the outsole to an outline in an outer direction and intended to correct a finish position by making the angle, at which the golf shoe is raised during a swing, constant is formed on the outsole of the golf shoe which becomes a rotating axis during the swing.

Claims

1. A golf shoe (100) for correction of a finish position, the golf shoe comprising an outsole (10) configured to come into contact with a ground and provided with a plurality of spikes (11) and an upper (70) provided over the outsole (10), wherein a position correction area (30) extending from one side of a weight support area (20) where weight is born in a center in a longitudinal direction of the outsole (10) to an outline in an outer direction and intended to correct a finish position by making an angle, at which the golf shoe (100) is raised during a swing, constant is formed on the outsole (10) of the golf shoe (100) which becomes a rotating axis during the swing.

2. The golf shoe (100) of claim 1, wherein the weight support area (20) extends from an imaginary center line (S) directed toward the longitudinal direction of the outsole (10) to both sides of a widthwise direction of the outsole (10) intersecting the center line S by a predetermined interval, and supports weight of a golfer during walking.

3. The golf shoe (100) of claim 1, wherein the position correction area (30) is formed to be flat outside a bottom surface of the outsole (10) by an imaginary connection line (A) which, in a direction in which an outer edge of a foot of the golfer is located, connects a first point (50) where an outline in a direction of a heel of the outsole (10) meets an imaginary area line (D) forming the weight support area (20) and a second point (60) where an imaginary lateral widthwise first line (L1) abutting onto an outermost line in a direction of toes of the outsole (10) intersects an imaginary second line (L2) abutting onto an outmost line in vertical widthwise directions of the outsole (10).

4. The golf shoe (100) of claim 3, wherein the position correction area (30) is inclined at a predetermined angle () in a direction of the upper (70) while being directed from an inside of the outsole (10) to an outside where the outer edge of the foot of the golfer is located.

5. The golf shoe (100) of claim 3, wherein the position correction area (30) is formed such that a width thereof is gradually narrowed in the direction of the toes of the outsole (10).

6. The golf shoe (100) of claim 4, wherein the angle () of the position correction area (30) falls within a range of 15 to 30 degrees.

7. The golf shoe (100) of claim 4, wherein the position correction area (30) is provided with a plurality of spikes (11) along an inclined angle.

8. The golf shoe (100) of claim 1, wherein the position correction area (30) is provided with an auxiliary extension portion (40) extending from an outline of the position correction area (30) so that the position correction area (30) comes into contact with the ground in a wide area.

9. The golf shoe (100) of claim 8, wherein the auxiliary extension portion (40) is formed along an inclination of the position correction area (30).

10. The golf shoe (100) of claim 2, wherein the position correction area (30) is provided with an auxiliary extension portion (40) extending from an outline of the position correction area (30) so that the position correction area (30) comes into contact with the ground in a wide area.

11. The golf shoe (100) of claim 3, wherein the position correction area (30) is provided with an auxiliary extension portion (40) extending from an outline of the position correction area (30) so that the position correction area (30) comes into contact with the ground in a wide area.

12. The golf shoe (100) of claim 4, wherein the position correction area (30) is provided with an auxiliary extension portion (40) extending from an outline of the position correction area (30) so that the position correction area (30) comes into contact with the ground in a wide area.

13. The golf shoe (100) of claim 5, wherein the position correction area (30) is provided with an auxiliary extension portion (40) extending from an outline of the position correction area (30) so that the position correction area (30) comes into contact with the ground in a wide area.

14. The golf shoe (100) of claim 6, wherein the position correction area (30) is provided with an auxiliary extension portion (40) extending from an outline of the position correction area (30) so that the position correction area (30) comes into contact with the ground in a wide area.

15. The golf shoe (100) of claim 7, wherein the position correction area (30) is provided with an auxiliary extension portion (40) extending from an outline of the position correction area (30) so that the position correction area (30) comes into contact with the ground in a wide area.

Description

DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0030] FIG. 1 is a reference view showing the steps of a swing;

[0031] FIG. 2 is a view showing a state in which a golf shoe (for the left foot), which becomes a rotating shaft, is raised in a finish position, which is the last step of the swing;

[0032] FIG. 3 is a bottom view showing the bottom of the outsole of a golf shoe for the correction of a finish position (for the left foot) according to the present invention;

[0033] FIG. 4 is a rear view showing the back of the golf shoe of FIG. 3; and

[0034] FIG. 5 is a reference view showing a state in which the golf shoe is raised after the finish position in the state of FIG. 4.

MODE FOR INVENTION

[0035] Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The embodiments according to the present invention may be modified into various forms, and the scope of the present invention should not be interpreted as being limited to the following embodiments.

[0036] The present embodiments are provided to more fully describe the present invention to those having ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains.

[0037] Accordingly, the shape of each component shown in the drawing may be exaggerated to emphasize a clearer description.

[0038] The terms first, second, etc. may be used to describe various components, and components should not be limited by the terms. The terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from other components.

[0039] The terms used herein are used merely to describe specific embodiments, and are not intended to limit the present invention. A singular expression includes a plural expression, unless otherwise stated clearly in terms of the context. As used herein, the terms include, have, etc. should be construed as denoting the presence of a specific feature, number, step, operation, component, part or a combination thereof, but should not be construed as excluding the presence of or possibility of addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts or combinations thereof.

[0040] FIG. 3 is a bottom view showing the bottom of the outsole of a golf shoe for the correction of a finish position (for the left foot) according to the present invention, FIG. 4 is a rear view showing the back of the golf shoe of FIG. 3, and FIG. 5 is a reference view showing a state in which the golf shoe is raised after a finish position in the state of FIG. 4.

[0041] As shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, in the golf shoe 100 for the correction of a finish position according to the present invention, a position correction area 30 extending from one side of a weight support area 20 where the weight is born in the center in the longitudinal direction of the outsole 10 to an outline in an outer direction and intended to correct a finish position by making the angle, at which the golf shoe 100 is raised during a swing, constant is formed on the outsole 10 of the golf shoe 100 which becomes a rotating axis during the swing.

[0042] Prior to the following description, it is noted that the most significant feature of the present invention is to enable a stable weight shift to be achieved after an impact has been performed during a swing, thereby enabling a uniform and consistent finish position to be maintained for each swing.

[0043] Additionally, the golf shoe 100 for the correction of a finish position according to the present invention is worn on a foot which becomes an axis for a finish position, and may be any one of a pair of shoes. The golf shoe 100 is worn on the left foot in the case of a right-handed golfer, and is worn on the right foot on the contrary in the case of a left-handed golfer.

[0044] In the present embodiment, a description will be given using an example in which a golfer is right-handed.

[0045] In general, the golf shoe 100 includes: an outsole 10 which has a predetermined thickness and area to come into contact with the ground; and an upper 70 which has a space configured to accommodate a foot therein and which protects the accommodated foot from the outside in the state of being provided over the outsole 10.

[0046] A plurality of spikes 11 protruding from the bottom surface of the outsole 10 in the direction of the ground and having various shapes is provided on the bottom of the outsole 10 in order to stably maintain the state in which the golf shoe 100 and the ground come into contact with each other during golfing.

[0047] The golf shoe 100 for the correction of a finish position according to the present invention is a golf shoe 100 which is worn on the left foot, and becomes a rotating axis shaft for assuming a finish position after an impact when a right-handed person performs a swing.

[0048] As shown in FIG. 3, on the outsole 10 of the golf shoe 100 are formed the weight support area 20 which functions as a center on which the left foot weight of a golfer is born in the longitudinal direction of the outsole 10, and a position correction area 30 which is formed from one side of the weight support area 20 to an outline, i.e., an outline where the outer edge of the foot of the golfer is located on the right side of the drawing.

[0049] In this case, the position correction area 30 functions to correct the position of the golfer so that a finish position which is assumed finally is stably assumed by making the angle, at which the left foot golf shoe 100 is raised, always constant during the club swing of a golfer.

[0050] The reason for this is that the position correction area 30 enables weight, which is moved by inertia, to be stably moved, thereby enabling the following finish operation to be smoothly performed.

[0051] The weight support area 20 and position correction area 30 of the outsole 10 will be described below.

[0052] As shown in FIG. 3, the weight support area 20 is formed along the longitudinal direction of the outsole 10, extends from an imaginary center line S, indicated by an alternate long and short dash line in the longitudinal direction (vertical direction) of the outsole 10, to both sides of the widthwise direction of the outsole 10 intersecting the center line S by a predetermined interval, and supports the weight of the golfer during walking.

[0053] In other words, the weight support area 20 is an area which is formed in the outsole 10 at a location corresponding to a center in the longitudinal direction of the foot, and functions to prevent the weight of the golfer from being off-centered in either direction during the walking of the golfer, thereby pursuing the stability of walking through stable stepping on the ground, as shown in FIG. 4, and also preventing the weight from being transferred to the position correction area 30 to be described later during normal walking.

[0054] In this case, since the widthwise (lateral) interval of the weight support area 20 may vary depending on the size of the foot of the golfer, it may vary depending on the size of the golf shoe 100, and may be off-centered to either one side based on the center line S depending on the structure of the golf shoe 100.

[0055] Meanwhile, spikes 11 of various shapes including protrusions (having no reference symbol) protruding toward the ground and intended to prevent the golf shoe 100 from moving undesirably during putting or swing are mounted on the overall bottom surface including the weight support area 20 of the outsole 10.

[0056] These spikes 11 may be mounted via a separate fastening device (not shown), or may be integrated with the outsole 10.

[0057] The position correction area 30 is formed in a direction in which the edge of the outer edge (edges of the sole and top of the foot extending from the heel portion on the outer side of the sole to a side of the little toe) of the foot of the golfer is located, and allow a finish position to be corrected through the stable movement of the weight.

[0058] As shown in FIG. 3, the position correction area 30 is formed to be flat outside the bottom surface of the outsole 10 by an imaginary connection line A which connects a first point 50 where the direction of the heel of the outsole 10 (the lower side in the drawing) meets an imaginary area line D indicated by an alternate long and short dash line forming the weight support area 20 and a second point 60 where an imaginary lateral widthwise first line L1 abutting onto the outermost line in the direction of the toes of the outsole (the upper side in the drawing) and indicated by an alternate long and short dash line intersects an imaginary second line L2 abutting onto the outmost line in the vertical widthwise directions of the outsole 10 (the left and right sides in the drawing) and indicated by an alternate long and short dash line.

[0059] In this case, the position correction area 30 is formed on the bottom surface of the outsole 10 in a direction in which the outer edge of the foot of a putter is located by the imaginary line connecting the first point 50 and the second point 60, and is thus formed such that the width thereof is gradually narrowed in the direction of the toes of the outsole 10, as shown in FIG. 3.

[0060] Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, the position correction area 30 is preferably inclined at a predetermined angle in the direction of the upper 70 while being directed from the inside of the outsole 10 to the outside where the outer edge of the foot of the golfer is located.

[0061] In this case, the angle of the position correction area 30 preferably falls within the range of 15 to 30 degrees. The reason for this is that in the case where the angle is formed to be equal to or higher than 30 degrees, the golf shoe 100 is erected to a higher extent, so that excessive force is applied to the ankle due to the collapse of the center attributable to an excessive weight shift, which causes an ankle injury. Furthermore, in the case where the angle is formed to be equal to or lower than 15 degrees, a complete weight shift is not achieved, so that a ball is not hit desirably during a down blow, and thus a problem occurs in that a hook or slice occurs.

[0062] As to the angular range of 15 to 30 degrees for the position correction area 30, as a result of the research of the present applicant, it was seen that the angular range of 15 to 30 degrees is most ideal for the finish position in order to achieve a stable weight shift and a down blow.

[0063] Accordingly, the position correction area 30 supports the load of weight shifted as shown in FIG. 5 and also brings the overall bottom surface into contact with the ground in the process of transition to a finish position after an impact attributable to a swing in the state of FIG. 4, thereby preventing the golf shoe 100 from being further raised in an outward direction, i.e., the left direction in the drawing, in the state of FIG. 5.

[0064] More precisely, the load shown in FIG. 5 is concentrated in the position correction area 30 in contact with the ground, and thus further raising is prevented.

[0065] In addition, as the position correction area 30 is formed by the connection between the first point 50 and the second point 60 in a diagonal direction, the load of the weight shifted upon transition to the finish position is uniformly distributed throughout the outer edge of the foot, thereby maintaining the stable raised state of the golf shoe 100.

[0066] Meanwhile, as shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, the position correction area 30 is preferably provided with an auxiliary extension portion 40 extending from the outline of the position correction area 30 so that the bottom surface of the position correction area 30 comes into contact with the ground in a wide area in the finish position. In this case, it is preferable that the auxiliary extension portion 40 be formed along the inclination of the position correction area 30.

[0067] This enables the auxiliary extension portion 40 to increase the bottom area of the position correction area 30, and thus the auxiliary extension portion 40 prevents the golf shoe 100 from being excessively raised during transition to the finish position, thereby enabling a stable finish position to be achieved and also enabling each finish position to be uniformly induced.

[0068] Although the auxiliary extension portion 40 is shown as being integrated with the position correction area 30 in the present embodiment, the auxiliary extension portion 40 may be separately fabricated as a separate component and attached to the position correction area 30. Accordingly, the structure or shape of the auxiliary extension portion 40 is not limited.

[0069] Furthermore, it is preferable that the bottom surface of the position correction area 30 be provided with a plurality of spikes 11 along an inclined angle. This allows the plurality of spikes 11 to be driven into the ground, as shown in FIG. 5, and thus the position correction area 30 which becomes an axis is prevented from being pushed, thereby enabling a complete finish position to be assumed.

[0070] In this case, the spikes 11 may have a shape which is the same as or different from the shape of those provided on the bottom surface of the outsole 10, and thus the shape and structure of the spikes 11 are not limited.

[0071] As described so far, the golf shoe for the correction of a finish position according to the present invention enables the angle, at which the left foot golf shoe which becomes an axis upon transition to a finish position is raised, to always fall within a set angular range, thereby providing the excellent effect of enabling a stable weight shift to be achieved and also enabling a finish position to be uniformly implemented for each swing.

[0072] Furthermore, the angle at which the golf shoe is raised is controlled, so that an excessive weight shift is prevented, thereby providing the structural effect of preventing a safety-related accident such as an ankle injury.

[0073] Moreover, a weight shift is completely performed by the position correction area even when a golfer does not have a conscious interest, so that the mental burden of the golfer is reduced, thereby providing the considerable effect of improving the capability of the golfer.

[0074] Although the golf shoe for the correction of a finish position according to the present invention has been described with reference to a preferred embodiment and the accompanying drawings, it will be apparent that this is intended merely to help an understanding of the present invention but is not intended to limit the technical scope of the present invention to the preferred embodiment and the accompanying drawings.

[0075] In other words, it will be apparent to those having ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains that various modifications or alterations may be made without departing from the technical gist of the present invention. Furthermore, it will be apparent that such modifications and alterations fall within the technical scope of the present invention in terms of the interpretation of the claims.