Customized orthopedic sole insert and method

A method for manufacturing a customizable sole insert, the method comprising:

• forming a bottom layer having a protruding rim on a perimeter of the bottom layer;
• wherein the protruding rim forms a cavity in the bottom layer;
• applying an adhesive in the cavity of the bottom layer;
• inserting a middle layer within the cavity of the bottom layer;
• wherein the middle layer hardens when contacted by a fluid;
• applying the adhesive to the protruding rim and a top surface of the middle layer;
• sandwiching a top layer onto the protruding rim and the top surface of the middle layer;
• wherein the top layer and the bottom layer have a first and second set of plurality of holes.

The method for manufacturing a customizable sole insert 12, wherein the method further comprises:

• applying the adhesive to at least one of an outer surface of the top and bottom layers;
• covering at least one of the top and bottom layers with a cover;
• wherein the cover is made from a permeable cloth material;
• and, placing the sole insert into a moisture proof packaging.

A method for activating a customizable sole insert, the method comprising:

• selecting a sole insert from a selection of inserts;
• wherein the selection of inserts are based on various shoe sizes, widths, arch heights and categories of use;
• applying a fluid to a first plurality of holes in a top layer;
• wherein the fluid passes through the top layer via the first plurality of holes to contact a middle layer;
• rotating the sole insert so that an outer surface of a bottom layer faces in the up direction;
• applying the fluid to a second plurality of holes in the bottom layer;
• wherein the fluid passes through the bottom layer via the second plurality of holes to contact the middle layer;
• inserting the sole insert into a shoe;
• placing a foot of a user into the shoe applying a downwards force on the sole insert for a first period of time;
• wherein the downwards force molds the middle layer;
• removing the foot of the user from the shoe and leaving the sole insert in the shoe for a second period of time.