FOOTWEAR ELEVATION DEVICE FOR MOTORCYCLISTS OR SIMILAR

Abstract

The present invention discloses a device to be used by motorcyclists, cyclists or the like, wherein said device makes it possible to keep the outside of the rider's foot higher by providing the necessary length in motorbike stopping maneuvers and thus achieving a significant improvement in the support and stability of the motorcyclist-motorcycle combination. The device comprises an over-outsole which is arranged on top of the sole of the wearer's footwear and extends between the metatarsal area and the distal phalanges of the foot, wherein the aforementioned over-outsole has indentations on part of its surface and allows the toe of the device to be vertically adjusted with the over-outsole and extends between the said toe and the outer side of the footwear.

Claims

1. Footwear lifting device for motorcyclists or the like, characterized in that it comprises an over-outsole which is arranged on the sole of the wearer's footwear and which extends between the metatarsal area and the distal phalanges of the foot, wherein the aforementioned over-outsole has indentations on part of its surface and allows the toe of the device to be vertically adjusted with the over-outsole and which extends between the said toe and the outer side of the footwear.

2. Footwear lifting device for motorcyclists or the like according to claim 1, characterized in that the device is made of a plastic material.

3. Footwear lifting device for motorcyclists or the like according to claim 1, characterized in that the device has a height of approximately 3 to 4 centimeters on the outer side area of the wearer's footwear.

4. Footwear lifting device for motorcyclists or the like according to claim 1, characterized in that the over-outsole is made of a non-slip material.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS:

[0011] In order to complement the description being made and for the purpose of encouraging a better understanding of the features of the invention, in accordance with a preferred example of the practical embodiment thereof, a set of drawings is attached as an integral part of said description, in which the following has been represented for illustrative and non-limiting purposes:

[0012] FIG. 1. shows a view of the upper part of the device (1) of the invention fitted to the footwear of a motorcyclist, where it can be seen that the extension of the device (1) is between the toe (3) and the lateral end (5).

[0013] FIG. 2. shows a view of the lower part of the device (1) where the over-outsole (2) and the indentations (4) can be seen.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION:

[0014] The present invention discloses a device to be used by motorcyclists or the like in motorbike stopping maneuvers, wherein the device is fitted to the wearer's footwear allowing to have greater comfort when placing the leg at the moment in which the rider wishes to perform the stopping maneuver. This is due to the fact that it fundamentally raises the leg with respect to its original position giving greater length when touching the ground, and therefore providing greater stability to the motorcyclist-motorcycle combination. The device of the present invention avoids having to look for points of support in height such as kerns, pavements, bollards, etc., to maintain the stability of the motorbike when stationary.

[0015] The device (1) is incorporated as an over-outsole (2) of the wearer's footwear, in the forefoot area, starting in the metatarsal area and ending at the distal phalanges (toes), improving the distance to the ground of the rider in the first area of contact with the asphalt or ground, without hindering the support of the foot on the footrest, when the rider resumes their march. The over-outsole (2) has indentations (4) on part of its surface which are specifically designed so as not to hinder gear shifting and braking maneuvers (pedal) without detracting from its main function.

[0016] The device (1) is fitted to the wearer's footwear by means of an end or toe (3) which is joined to the over-outsole (2) and which allows vertical adjustment of the toe (3) of the device to the over-outsole (2). It extends between the said toe (3) and the outer side (5) of the footwear, with a height of approximately 3 to 4 centimeters on the outer side area (5) of the wearer's foot.

[0017] The device (1) of the present invention makes it possible to improve the safety of the motorcyclist both in stopping maneuvers and when stationary, as it provides better contact with the ground without the need to bend down, thus avoiding a fall. In addition, the device (1) is designed to be ergonomically integrated into the rider's foot regardless of the footwear used. In addition, it allows to change gear or brake without the additional element hindering the maneuver at any time on motorbikes with manual gearboxes.

[0018] The design of the over-outsole (2) is bevelled and tapered to maximize ground contact surfaces and is made of a non-slip material to facilitate foot support in low-grip areas.