An electrostatically dissipative athletic shoe. The shoe includes an
outsole, a midsole, and an insole. The insole is preferably formed of a
nylon fabric material. The insole is stitched with an electrically
conductive thread in a zig-zag pattern, and electrically conductive glue
is provided between the insole and the midsole and is disposed so as to
make contact with the ESD thread. Preferably, the midsole includes at
least two spaced-apart holes therethrough and an electrically continuous
loop of ESD thread passes loosely through the holes and across opposite
top and bottom surfaces of the midsole. Preferably, ESD glue is provided
between the outsole and the midsole and is disposed so as to make contact
with the loop. Preferably, the shoe includes a sockliner that is also
stitched with an electrically conductive thread in a zig-zag pattern, and
electrically conductive glue is provided between the sockliner and the
insole and is disposed so as to make contact with the ESD thread of the
sockliner and the ESD thread of the insole.