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Document | Title | Date |
20080196274 | Interchangeable Pod System - An article of footwear with an interchangeable pod system is disclosed. The interchangeable pod system includes an outsole, a pod set, and a cleat set. The pods are attached to the outsole by means of the members of the cleat set. Variations in the types of pods and cleats used allow a wearer to reconfigure the article of footwear in order to maximize performance on a given surface in a given set of surface conditions as well as other parameters. | 08-21-2008 |
20080222920 | Shoe Provided with an Interchangeable Sole - A shoe provided with an interchangeable sole includes an elevated flange ( | 09-18-2008 |
20080229614 | Interchangeable footwear comprising multiple shoe inserts - An article of footwear an outer sole that houses a removable inner sole. The interchangeable nature allows different uses, appearances, and configurations. The outer sole can be used as a shoe itself (e.g. a sandal) or as the sole for other transformations. Various types of footwear elements can be inserted into/over the outer sole, allowing conversion of the footwear into a sports, formal, sandal, water, slipper, dress, ornamented shoe or other footwear. | 09-25-2008 |
20080229615 | Decorative Shoe Cover - A decorative women's shoe cover made of an elastic fabric and using elastic hem strips is used to cover a shoe to change its fashion content. Elastic hem strips form an elastic foot opening to match the foot opening of the shoe. Elastic hem strips also form an elastic shank and heel opening extending from the back of the sole member to the heel of the shoe cover. Because of the elastic shank and heel opening, when the shoe is bent by normal walking use, the elastic foot opening will not separate from the shoe foot opening. Also, the shoe cover can be adhered to the shoe in selected places. A boot form is also disclosed | 09-25-2008 |
20080235990 | FOOTWEAR WITH ADJUSTABLE WHEEL ASSEMBLY - Footwear has a sole for supporting a foot of a wearer, a first pair of wheels projecting from opposite sides of the sole adjacent the heel, and a second pair of wheels spaced in front of the first pair and projecting from opposite sides of the sole adjacent the arch portion of the sole. The footwear is convertible from a wheeled configuration to a non-wheeled configuration by opening a cover plate normally covering a downwardly facing, recessed region of the heel, removing the wheel axles from wheel axle mounting grooves in the recessed region, then re-closing the cover plate over the heel region. | 10-02-2008 |
20080235991 | Shoe with removable/interchangeable heel and related method - A shoe with a removable and interchangeable heel includes a first fixed heel disposed on a heel bottom portion of the shoe. The fixed heel includes a first fastener disposed therein. A second removable and interchangeable heel has a cooperating second fastener disposed therein that is engageable with the first fastener to secure the removable heel to the fixed heel, thereby increasing the effective height of the heel of the shoe. | 10-02-2008 |
20080244931 | REPLACEABLE HEEL SYSTEM - The specification and drawing figures disclose, describe and claim replaceable heel system for footwear that includes a plurality of heel bodies. The heel bodies are interchangeably and demountably connectable to footwear. A rigid orthotic plate that is positionably insertable in the footwear for distributing forces longitudinally and laterally during use of the footwear. In one aspect, a compressible spring is positionable in the plurality of heel bodies to relieve pain during use of the footwear. In another embodiment opposing pressure connectable and detachable members are provided to demountably connect the heel bodies to the footwear. In an alternative aspect a flared plug and hollow receptacle are provided to demountably connect the heel bodies to the footwear. | 10-09-2008 |
20080263898 | Method and Apparatus for Extensible Heel - The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for a ladies shoe to be constructed of a heel comprising multiple heel columns each attached as desired by the user to attain the preferred heel length. | 10-30-2008 |
20080276495 | Interchangeable Shoes - A footwear system. There is: a foot covering including a sole and an upper portion permanently coupled together; a decorative member covering the upper portion; a first securing system, securing the decorative member to the upper portion, that includes a first securing member coupled to the upper portion and a second securing member coupled to the decorative member; a securing slide coupled to the decorative member to the upper portion; and a flap coupled to the decorative member, configured to conceal the securing slide. The foot covering and the decorative member include a plurality of shoe lace holes. There is also a plurality of snaps configured to couple the decorative member to the upper portion around a set of shoe lace holes; and a fastening system including an adjustable strap coupled to the underside of the decorative member and configured to constrict the decorative member against the upper portion. | 11-13-2008 |
20090019731 | SHOE WITH TRANSPARENT PANELS - A method for displaying content in a shoe system that includes a shoe having an upper includes the steps of: selecting a first region on the upper to display content and defining a first display area within the first region of the upper that permits an interior of the shoe to be visible therethrough and identifying a first area on an innerliner that is constructed to be worn on a foot inside the upper of the shoe; the first area being an area that is specifically selected in view of the location of the first display area such that when the innerliner is worn with the shoe, the first area is in registration with the first display area. The method also includes placing first content on the inner liner in the first area such that the first content is displayed area when the innerliner is worn with the shoe, thereby allowing the shoe to have different, customizable appearances depending upon the content. | 01-22-2009 |
20090025258 | FOOTWEAR WITH CUSTOMIZED SIDE PANELS - Shoes with customized side panels including hand gesture elements are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a shoe can include a sole assembly and an upper coupled to the sole assembly and including a first side panel and a second side panel generally opposite the first side panel. The shoe also includes a hand gesture element on at least one of the first side panel and the second side panel. The hand gesture element can include any type of hand gesture that is expressive of an idea, opinion, emotion, etc. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims (37 C.F.R. 1.72(b)). | 01-29-2009 |
20090056167 | FOOTWEAR WITH INTERCHANGEABLE DESIGN STRIP - The invention included footwear such as a shoe with at least one interior interface surface on the shoe interior, at least one exterior interface surface on the shoe exterior and a removable design strip attached to the interior interface surface and the exterior surface to provide a looped design strip. The invention also includes a kit with a shoe and a removable design strip attachable to the shoe. | 03-05-2009 |
20090056168 | Multi-function shoe - A shoe includes a first part wore by wearers and a second part which includes a C-shaped resilient plate which is fixed to an underside of the first part by its top. A first pin and a second pin are respectively connected to the front end and the rear end of the resilient plate. A base includes a front end which is pivotably connected to the first pin on the resilient plate and two lugs extend from the top of the rear end of the base. Each lug has an elongate slot and the second pin is movably engaged with the two elongate slots of the two lugs. The resilient plate is moved up and down when the second pin is moved within the elongate slots of the base. | 03-05-2009 |
20090094863 | Sandal with adjustable straps and interchangeable mix and match straps and insoles - A sandal comprised of layered footwear components includes a lower base, a middle member replaceable platform which secures the straps, and an upper member replaceable insole. A hollowed out center area creates a perimeter side wall on the top of the base into which the platform is stored. A frontal (toe area) and rear (heel area) ledge crosses the toe and heel areas of the superior base horizontally. The straps are attached to a platform and secured by a present choice of a hook and loop fastener. The front and rear of the platform is eased under the front and rear ledges on the base. A midpoint lock on the platform further secures the platform to the base. A final top layer insole is secured on top of the platform and under the overlapped straps and placed into the remaining hollow area of the base hiding the shoes components. The straps and insole cooperate to form a shoe upper for receiving the foot. Platforms and insoles are interchangeable to heel, flat or wedge style bases. Exchangeably connected straps to platforms are repeatedly adjustable in horizontal and vertical directions for comfort and mix and match to create many shoe styles. | 04-16-2009 |
20090100713 | Article of Footwear with Interchangeable Bootie - An article of footwear can receive a bootie. The article can include an upper to receive the bootie. Ball control elements may be provided on the bootie and the ball control elements can extend through the upper. The ball control elements can be configured to aid kicking or to interact with various surfaces. The upper can receive different booties having different ball control elements. | 04-23-2009 |
20090100714 | Athletic footwear accessory system with interchangeable adhesive articles - A footwear accessory system is presented. The system includes a shoe including an exterior surface upon which an individual may desire to customize. An interchangeable article is provided having an appearance that the individual desires to place on the exterior surface of the shoe. The article further includes a contour to match a contour of the exterior surface of the shoe. A means for attaching the interchangeable article to the shoe is provided. When attached to the shoe, the article remains in place during normal use of the shoe by the individual. The individual, for replacement by another interchangeable article, can easily remove the article. | 04-23-2009 |
20100005686 | FOOTWEAR, CLOTHING AND OTHER APPAREL WITH INTERCHANGEABLE TOE AND HEEL MEMBERS OR OTHER ORNAMENTS AND RELATED METHODS AND SYSTEMS - This invention relates, for example, to interchangeable items of design on footwear, and particularly sneakers, which are securely fastened to the sneaker with interlocking tongue-and-groove mechanisms or other fasteners, utilizing a positive snap-on placement or similar fixation. The present invention further comprises, for example, an online availability of selection and ordering of selectable ornamentation from a menu of colors, configurations and the like. | 01-14-2010 |
20100024250 | CONVERTIBLE TRACTION SHOES - A convertible shoe having a shoe body and a shoe sole. An air channel formed in said shoe sole including pressurized air inlet and air exhaust. An elongated pocket or multiple individual pockets in the bottom of the shoe sole and along said air channel. A flexible wall portion between said air channel and pocket that expands into the pocket(s) upon pressurization of said air channel. A protrusion affixed to said flexible wall portion and which extends out of said pocket and into engagement with a support surface when said air channel is pressurized. | 02-04-2010 |
20100031533 | FOOTWEAR SOLE WITH A REMOVABLE HEEL INSERT - The invention relates to an article of footwear having a hollow heel cavity that is adapted to receive a heel insert. A user can interchange heel inserts of varying thicknesses based on their activity, and is not required to change their footwear when undertaking a new activity. For example, hiking on a dirt trail may require a heel insert with less cushioning and more support, while running on pavement may require a heel insert with more cushioning and less support. The user can simply carry with him multiple heel inserts and replace the heel insert as needed to achieve a desired level of support, cushioning and comfort. | 02-11-2010 |
20100071233 | MULTI-POSITION HEEL - A multi-position heel assembly is structured and arranged to be integrally formed with or mechanically connected to a shoe. The assembly includes: a chassis; a heel connected to the chassis and rotatable relative to the chassis about an axis; and a locking mechanism including an actuator that is axially translatable along the axis. The locking mechanism selectively allows rotation of the heel relative to the chassis. | 03-25-2010 |
20100083536 | CUSTOMIZABLE SHOE SOLE WITH REMOVABLE GRAPHICS PLATE - The technology described herein provides a graphics plate bearing a graphic and configured for placement on a bottom surface of a sole of a shoe. The graphics plate is removable and interchangeable. In a second embodiment, a shoe is provided having a graphics plate bearing a graphic and configured for placement in a shoe, a sole of the shoe being molded and configured for receipt of the graphics plate. In a third embodiment, a footwear system is provided for imprinting customized messages on a surface below. The footwear system includes a shoe having a molded sole and a graphics plate bearing a graphic and configured for placement on a bottom surface of the molded sole of the shoe. Once inserted into the shoe, the graphics plate leaves an imprint of a surface below the sole of the shoe as a wearer of the shoes walks and runs. | 04-08-2010 |
20100083537 | SUB-ASSEMBLY FOR INCORPORATION INTO A SHOE HAVING AN ADJUSTABLE HEEL - A sub-assembly for incorporation into a shoe, in particular a ladies shoe, comprises a base having at least an arch portion and a heel portion, and a heel, which is adjustable between a first, relatively low position and a second, relatively high position. The heel is at least partially detachable from the base and, once at least partially detached, is freely rotatable or rotatable about a pivot that is movable with respect to the base. | 04-08-2010 |
20100088926 | Decorative Straps for Shoes - A decorative strap for a shoe includes a body having a shape that substantially corresponds to a shape of the strap section of the shoe. The body of the decorative strap includes a first end and a second end. Each of the ends includes a slot formed therein. The slot is configured to capture the rivets of the strap section of the shoe thereby coupling the decorative strap to the strap section such that the decorative strap completely covers the outer region of the strap section. | 04-15-2010 |
20100101113 | Article of Footwear with Interchangeable Heels - An article of footwear includes a group of interchangeable heels. Each heel in the group may be removably associated with the article of footwear. A finger-operable locking mechanism prevents a heel that has been secured to the article of footwear from unintentionally moving toward a toe region. Similarly, a tab positioned at the rear of the article of footwear inhibits a heel that has been secured to the article of footwear from unintentionally moving away from the toe region. | 04-29-2010 |
20100107446 | SHOE ACCESSORY - One embodiment of a shoe accessory may include a decorative covering and a peel-off layer. The decorative covering is configured to be attached on a portion of a shoe. The decorative covering may include a first surface and a second surface. The first surface may include an adhesive for affixing the decorative covering with the portion of the shoe. The second surface may include a decoration. The peel-off layer is bound with the adhesive on the first surface. Peeling off the peel-off layer exposes the adhesive. The exposed adhesive is capable of attaching the decorative covering on the portion of the shoe. In another embodiment, a method for modifying an appearance of a shoe is disclosed. In yet another embodiment a shoe with a decorative covering attached thereon is disclosed. | 05-06-2010 |
20100107447 | Sandal, thong or the like with reversible tongue, vamp, or strap - Footwear, in the category of a sandal, and which may include a thong, slide-on, clog, or related structured sandal, wherein one side or the other of a tongue, upper vamp, or sandal strap may be adhered to an upper part of the sandal sole, or its vamp or cross strap, so that one side of the sandal strap structure may be displayed during its wearing, and can be turned to expose its opposite surface for varying the styling of the worn sandal. The tongue, upper vamp, or strap may be secured by a fastening device, such as a swivel, that allows for turning of these components to expose a selected surface in order to vary the aesthetics and appearance of the worn sandal. | 05-06-2010 |
20100122473 | Shoe With Interchangeable Foreparts And Heels - A bowling footwear kit includes a left shoe and a right shoe, each having a midsole with a toe region and a heel region, wherein the toe region covers the entire area from the front of the shoe to a selected line in front of the heel region, and the peripheral shapes of the toe region of the left shoe and of the toe region of the right shoe are substantially identical. The kit further includes two or more foreparts having different traction characteristics for removable attachment to the toe region of either the left or right shoe, and having the peripheral shapes substantially identical to each other and to the peripheral shape of the toe regions of the left and right shoe. | 05-20-2010 |
20100139123 | Transformable shoe with a sole that changes angles to orient to different height heels that can be detached or attached - A transformable shoe described wherein can transform into different heel heights. It is a shoe wherein the heel is detached or attached that transforms the shoe into heels of varying heights. The frame of the shoe contains two independent soles that are pivotally connected via a hinge. The two independent shoe soles will vary angles via the hinge upon attaching or detaching of the heel. Heels of varying heights can be attached to the bottom of the sole. The hinge connecting the two independent soles will rotate according to the height of the heels attached to the sole. The heel upon detachment from the shoe can be stowed by the person separately. | 06-10-2010 |
20100146817 | Footwear Having Adjustable-Height Heel and Method Therefor - An article of footwear has a height adjustable heel. A heel assembly is coupled to a toe assembly. A sole assembly is disposed over the heel assembly. A hinge assembly joins the sole assembly and heel assembly at a junction with the toe assembly. The hinge assembly has a locking mechanism, which allows the sole assembly to pivot with respect to the heel assembly to adjust a height of the sole assembly over the heel assembly when the locking mechanism is disengaged. The height of the sole assembly over the heel assembly is fixed when the locking mechanism is engaged. The heel assembly has a first inner support and the sole assembly has a second inner support. A pin coupled to a sprocket engages and disengages the first inner support and the second inner support to adjust a height of the sole assembly with respect to the heel assembly. | 06-17-2010 |
20100170112 | Shoozits - To summarize, the shoozit is an interchangeable and affordable shoe skin designed with the American consumer in mind. It can be made in a similar fashion, and with all the same materials as, any type of shoe. The primary difference between a shoozit and a shoe is that the shoozit is only the exterior of a shoe, the shoozit is then adhered to the shoe by coating it with a type of temporary adhesive made for fabric. The idea is to make it easy for the consumer to switch shoozits. It is designed to overlap the user's shoe and hence change its appearance. | 07-08-2010 |
20100180469 | ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR WITH A CUSTOMIZABLE UPPER - An article of footwear with an insert system is disclosed. The insert system can include an insert that may be introduced to a side portion of the upper. The insert is configured to adjust properties of a side portion of an upper. | 07-22-2010 |
20100199521 | Insert array shoes, sandals and detachable showcases - A shoe or sandal with a transparent plastic film visible display permanent pouch or detachable showcase, constructed to receive, retain and display interchangeable inserts. These INSERT ARRAY blanks provide for Do It Yourself heat or pressure sensitive adhesive applications, or can be Pre Customized fashion designs, both with quick and easy in and out insertion and replacement, thereby changing the appearance of said shoe or sandal to exactly match or coordinate with like color or design with a variety of fashionable ensembles. | 08-12-2010 |
20100223812 | SOLE WITH PERIPHERAL LINKS WHICH ENABLE THE USER TO DESIGN AND TRANSFORM SANDALS - The invention relates to a sole which can be made from any natural or synthetic material. According to the invention, bands are sewn between the layers of the sole and provided with links for the passage of the strap(s) used to fasten the sole to the foot. As a result, the user can alter the colour, shape, length, etc. of the straps and, in this way, design the footwear to suit the occasion. | 09-09-2010 |
20100236100 | COMPOSITE SHOE - A composite shoe includes detachably coupled first and second shoe bodies. The second shoe body, which is a close-toed and close-heeled shoe, is received in and coupled with the first shoe body, which is a close-toed and open-heeled shoe, so that an outer bottom surface of a sole of the second shoe body lies on a surface of an insole of the first shoe body while the second shoe body has a close-toed portion inserted in a close-toed portion of the first shoe body and a close-heeled portion disposed at an open-heeled portion of the first shoe body. The close-heeled portion of the second shoe body is provided with at least one coupling element to be coupled with at least one coupling element at the open-heeled portion of the first shoe body. The composite shoe serves interchangeably as a formal outdoor shoe, a casual outdoor shoe, or an indoor slipper. | 09-23-2010 |
20100299963 | SHOE - The invention relates to a shoe characterised in that it comprises a bent, relatively rigid holding piece ( | 12-02-2010 |
20100299964 | Footwear with banding device - The banding device for application to a segment of footwear, whether it be to the heel, sole, around the vamp portion of the shoe, in any combination thereof, which due to its elasticity allows for its stretching into position to be secured either as an endless or continuous loop, for application to these components of the shoe to vary the coloration, design, indicia, trademark, or other aesthetics for the footwear. | 12-02-2010 |
20100307026 | Thong style sandal with removable and interchangeable ornaments - A thong style sandal system having removable and interchangeable ornaments that fasten to the sandal upper by means of a releasable attachment system (snap) that will hold the ornament securely in place but also allow for quick and easy removal of the ornament. The ornaments may be of many different designs (i.e. flowers, monograms, butterflies, sports emblems, etc) thus allowing the wearer to have fun with expressing different styles or moods when desired. | 12-09-2010 |
20110041361 | Footware with decorative tongue - The article of footwear with decorative tongue is a shoe or the like having a sole and an upper attached thereto. The upper includes a tongue. A plurality of gemstones is attached to the tongue. Any desired type of gemstone(s) may be used, including variations in size, shape, color and chemical composition. Alternatively, a conventional tongue and a decorative attachment may be provided. The decorative attachment has opposed first and second faces, and a plurality of gemstones attached to the first face. The second face is releasably attached to an exterior face of the tongue by a suitable releasable fastener, such as mating hook and loop fasteners. | 02-24-2011 |
20110083341 | FOOTWEAR DESIGN PERSONALIZING - An article of footwear and a method making it. The footwear is configured for personalized design changes with the article of footwear comprising a base anchoring element with a first plurality of fastening elements. The base anchoring element is formed separately from existing footwear and then permanently attached to at least a portion of an outer surface of the existing footwear. The article of footwear further comprises at least two decorative elements each with a second plurality of fastening elements configured to individually releasably matingly engage with the first plurality of fastening elements. The first and second plurality of fastening elements are formed on the respective base anchoring element and each of the decorative elements, in mating registration with each other. | 04-14-2011 |
20110197474 | Lady's shoe with quick heel replacement provisions - The present invention provides the illustrative embodiments of coupling and decoupling mechanism directed to a lady's shoe with quick heel replacement of various heights so that the same shoe is useable for various needs and occasions. The various heel heights coupling and decoupling mechanical mechanisms include a drop arm and latch, a latch spring, and a push button mechanism. The construction material of the heel replacement fixture includes stainless steel, tempered aluminum alloy, or a durable polymer or a light weight composite material. | 08-18-2011 |
20110209362 | Interchangeable sandal and related methods - Various embodiments of an evolutionary interchangeable sandal are disclosed. Certain example embodiments described herein relate to various sandal configurations that utilize at least two main elements, including a platform sole base and a strap assembly. These elements may be joined by special fasteners that provide quick-connect or disconnect while securely maintaining sandal integrity and wearability. The platform sole base may be customized in various thicknesses and sandal sizes. The strap assembly may be customized in various shapes, colors, styles, and/or manufacturing materials. In the case of the sole tread/height enhancement addition, the soles tread and height may be interchanged as needed. | 09-01-2011 |
20110271556 | FOOTWEAR INCLUDING A FOLDABLE HEEL - An article of footwear including an outsole, an upper attached to the outsole and a heel portion attached to the outsole and movably connected to the upper. The heel portion is movable between a support position, where the heel portion is substantially transverse to the outsole, and a mule position, where the heel portion is substantially parallel to the outsole. A cushioning heel pad is attached to an outer surface of the heel portion, where the heel pad has a designated thickness and contacts and supports a user's heel when the heel portion is in the mule position. | 11-10-2011 |
20110308111 | DECORATIVE BOOT ACCESSORY - A boot accessory for attachment and wear along an upper portion of a boot for altering and enhancing the overall appearance of the boot includes a clip having a main body, a flexible finger extending from the main body, and first and second side body extensions that define first and second slots along two opposing sides of the main body. A space is formed between the finger and an inner surface of the main body for receiving an upper edge of the boot. The boot accessory also includes a decorative boot band having a first end and an opposing second end. The first end is fixedly attached to the first side body extension by passing through the first slot. An inner surface of the boot band includes at least one fastening element to permit the second end of the boot band to be folded onto itself and be attached to the inner surface of the boot band by first passing through the second slot and then being folded and attached to the inner surface so as to form a continuous circumferential member. | 12-22-2011 |
20110314698 | Articles of Footwear - An article of footwear that includes a sole and an upper attached to the sole. The upper comprises at least one alterable portion that switches between at least a first state and a second state upon exposure to a liquid. The first state allows viewing of a first image of the alterable portion and second state allowing viewing of a second image of the alterable portion. | 12-29-2011 |
20120073165 | FOOTWEAR AND SYSTEM FOR DISPLAYING COLLECTIBLES - A piece of footwear has a sole and a heel mount on the sole suitable for mounting and displaying one of a plurality of interchangeable collectible heels. Collectible heels may be mounted to the heel mount. Each of the collectible heels adorned with collectible markings, such as the name of an athlete, the emblem of a sports team, a real or fictitious character, a national flag, or collegiate marking or other marks, drawings designs or the like suitable, for collecting. Optionally, multiple heels may be mounted on a display board, and thus housed and display together. | 03-29-2012 |
20120085000 | Adjustable height shoe heel system - An adjustable height shoe heel system having a low heel member and a high heel member. The high heel portion has a Y shape. The low heel portion has a W shape. The top legs of the Y shape can of nest into the recesses of the W shape when in the low heel mode. The legs of the Y shape rotatably pinned to the central portion of the W shape so that the high heel can pivot down when in the high heel mode. A heel retaining spring member is fixed at its lowest point to a post protruding from the high heel member and at its highest points are removably retained by apertures located in the side walls of the low heel member. A high heel cover member surrounds the high heel member when in high heel mode. | 04-12-2012 |
20120137543 | COLLAPSIBLE SHOE AND REPLACEABLE STRAPS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING SAME - A shoe is described having a removable heel, removable platform, and in some embodiments one or more removable straps. The shoes of the present invention provide for flexibility in design with the same sole by allowing for replacement of one type of heel with another and in some shoes replacement of the strap or straps by alternate styles or colors of straps. The replaceability or modularity of the heel and straps allows for compact storage as well, which is desirable during travel. The removeability of the platform enables the shoe to adjust to different heights. Additionally, some embodiments have one or more hinges formed in the sole to allow the shoe to collapse to an even smaller size for storage or travel. | 06-07-2012 |
20120186105 | COLLAPSIBLE SHOE AND REPLACEABLE STRAPS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING SAME - A modular shoe having a removable upper is described. The upper may be adapted to be attached to an associated base. The upper may be secure to the base using a fastening element. Such a fastening element may be inserted through the base into a receptacle in the upper before being locked in place to secure the upper to the base. Similarly, the upper may be removed from the base by unlocking the fastening element from the receptacle. Such a modular shoe allows a wearer to easily change uppers (and/or bases) to create various combinations as desired. | 07-26-2012 |
20120216424 | CUSTOM ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - The present invention teaches a method of making a custom article of footwear. Further, the article of footwear can include a spring element that can provide improved cushioning, stability, and running economy. In addition, the components of the article of footwear can be selected from a wide range of options, and can be easily removed and replaced, as desired. | 08-30-2012 |
20120222329 | CONVERTIBLE SHOE FOR WALKING AND FOR ROLLER-SKATING, HAVING LATERALLY DEPLOYABLE WHEELS INCORPORATED IN ITS SOLE - The shoe has one to four wheels that, for walking, are placed horizontally in specific recesses in the sole, and that, for skating, are pivoted about longitudinal axes and blocked in a vertical position by a single latch, and project downwards relative to the sole, thereby transforming the shoe into a roller skate. This invention is of interest to manufacturers and users of shoes and of sports articles. | 09-06-2012 |
20120222330 | Women's shoes with lift-off top showcase for interchangeable designer inserts - Women's shoes with a lift-off top showcase for interchangeable designer inserts, where the showcase is attached to a strip which is disposed directly above and is longitudinally aligned along a center of a sole of said shoe, and where an upper end of said strip is attached at a first attachment point on a strap which encircles an upper portion of a woman's ankle, and a lower end of said strip is attached at a second attachment point at a forefoot retaining band located at a forefoot portion of the shoe. | 09-06-2012 |
20120260529 | Women's shoes with detachable pouch or showcase for interchangeable fashion inserts - Women's shoes with a detachable pouch or detachable lift-off top showcase for interchangeable designer inserts, where the detachable pouch or detachable showcase is in the form of a strip which is disposed directly above and is longitudinally aligned along a center of a sole of said shoe, and where an upper end of said strip is attached at a first attachment point on a strap which encircles a portion of a woman's ankle, and a lower end of said strip is attached at a second attachment point at a forefoot retaining band located at a forefoot portion of the shoe. | 10-18-2012 |
20130031803 | Footwear Articles and Footwear Article Modification Methods - Footwear articles and footwear article modification methods are described. According to one aspect, a footwear article includes an insole configured to support a foot of an individual when the footwear article is worn by the individual, an outsole which contacts the ground when the footwear article is worn by the individual, an upper configured to hold the footwear article to the foot of the individual when the footwear article is worn by the individual, wherein the upper includes a lateral portion and a medial portion, and wherein the lateral portion of the upper is configured to retain an interchangeable placard in a position with respect to the footwear article wherein the placard covers substantially an entirety of the lateral portion of the upper of the footwear article. | 02-07-2013 |
20130067770 | SHOE WITH INTERCHANGEABLE HEELS - A shoe includes an interchangeable heel having a shoe body configured to accept a foot of a person. A protrusion is permanently attached to a bottom heel surface comprising two oppositely disposed straight edges separating and contiguous with two oppositely disposed curved edges. A channel is disposed within the protrusion between the two oppositely disposed curved edges. A removable heel comprises an open-ended slot configured to securely accept the protrusion. The removable heel is rotatably attachable to the protrusion. The at least one stop is attached to the removable heel and configured to prevent translation of the removable heel relative to the protrusion. A flexural lock attached to the removable heel is configured to engage the channel and prevent rotation of the removable heel relative to the protrusion. The flexural lock may be manually disengaged by the person to release the removable heel from the protrusion. | 03-21-2013 |
20130091732 | Footwear and Related Accessories - A footwear comprising a sole adapted to provide a base for the footwear; a plurality of mounts embedded within the sole; a plurality of lace holders, each of the plurality of lace holders being attached to its corresponding mount; and a lace adapted to be connected to the plurality of lace holders, wherein the footwear can be transformed from one design to another by varying the way the lace is connected to the plurality of lace holders. | 04-18-2013 |
20130091733 | Modular Shoe System - A modular shoe system having interchangeable uppers and outsoles, comprising an internal support structure, a plurality of interchangeable first removable covers and a plurality of interchangeable second removable covers. The internal support structure includes a midsole, a heel counter and a toe box. The internal support structure has a front portion including the toe box and a rear portion including the heel counter. Each of the first removable covers includes a front upper and a front outsole. Each of the first removable covers is configured for being alternately removably attached to the front portion. Each of the second removable covers includes a rear upper and a rear outsole. Each of the second removable covers is configured for being alternately removably attached to the rear portion. | 04-18-2013 |
20130118032 | Reconfigurable Modular Footwear Footbed Assemblies - A modular footwear assembly having a modular sole. The footwear sole has a base member with a bottom surface and a top surface. A plurality of engagement formations are disposed on the base member. The engagement formations are accessible on the top surface of the base member. A plurality of plug modules are provided. The plug modules are selectively connectable to the top surface of the base member in any of a plurality of different possible positions. Each of the plurality of plug elements is affixed in place the engagement formations. The top surface of the base member and the plurality of plug modules combine to form a bearing surface upon which the foot rests when the modular footwear assembly is worn. | 05-16-2013 |
20130160325 | DIY SHOE - Disclosed herein is a DIY shoe. The shoe includes a bottom sole which has a through hole therein, and at least one cover which is removably coupled to the bottom sole. The cover includes a connection part which is inserted into the through hole of the bottom sole, and a locking part which is provided on the connection part. The through hole has a shape of a slot of which a longitudinal length is longer than a lateral length. The locking part has a non-circular shape in which a longitudinal length of the locking part is equal to or less than the longitudinal length of the through hole and a lateral length of the locking part is greater than the longitudinal length of the locking part so that the locking part is easily inserted into the through hole but not easily removed therefrom. | 06-27-2013 |
20130247420 | Shoes With Interchangeable Tag CHoices (SWITCH) - Shoes are adapted to include surfaces with stick-on capabilities for securing interchangeable pieces. The stick-on surfaces support multiple design tags allowing the versatility to change the appearance of the shoes. The shoe's stick-on surfaces repeatedly allow attaching and detaching of design tags at the user's convenience. The construction of the design tags will replicate flat and level surfaces found on standard shoes to give the appearance of embroidered on tags. | 09-26-2013 |
20130247421 | Interchangeable Foreparts for Shoes - The invention relates to a footwear kit and method of providing a footwear kit comprising a forepart that can be removably attached to both a left shoe and a right shoe, in which the shoes are substantially asymmetric about a line running from the front to the back of the shoe, and in which the periphery of the forepart substantially matches the periphery of the toe region of both the left shoe and the right shoe. | 09-26-2013 |
20130312285 | Convertible, Removable and Replaceable Heel Transformation Device, Mechanism and Methods - Embodiments of this invention include a shoe having removable or interchangeable heels. Some embodiments have a low heel and a high heel, each having mechanisms for attaching and detaching said heel(s) from said shoe. Further embodiments include a shoe body having an expandable element, permitting the shoe body to attain a shape suitable for low heel configuration, and permitting the shoe body to change shape to accommodate a high heel configuration. Embodiments of this invention thereby permit a person to wear a single pair of shoes, carry one or more pairs of heels, and change the heels to either low heel or high heel shoes. Such embodiments eliminate the need for a person to carry a multiplicity of pairs of shoes. | 11-28-2013 |
20130318827 | Interchangeable Strap Closure System For Footwear - Footwear is provided with a closure system that is easily replaceable by the user. The closure system includes a strap that is preferably secured to the shoe through a hook and loop fastener. The strap is interchangeable and can include a variety of colors, designs, logos. The footwear can include multiple straps. | 12-05-2013 |
20140000126 | Removable and Reversible Shoe Fashion Accessory | 01-02-2014 |
20140013621 | Convertible Footwear - Footwear that includes a base and an attachable high top. The base forms low-top footwear that includes an ankle opening to receive the ankle of the wearer, and laces or straps to secure the base to the wearer's foot. The base also includes one or more strap openings. The footwear also includes a high-top that is attachable to the base to form a high-top to better support the wearer's ankle. The high-top includes one or more connectors that include an enclosed channel with an inlet and an outlet. An attachment strap is inserted through the one or more openings in the base and one or more connectors in the high-top to secure the sections together. The strap is constructed of a semi-rigid material that is longitudinally supportive to be pushed through the openings and connectors. The longitudinally-supportive strap and the one or more connectors provides for a straightforward and quick manner of attaching and detaching the high-top from the base. | 01-16-2014 |
20140013622 | FOOTWEAR WITH EXCHANGEABLE SHELLS AND SHELLS FOR SAID FOOTWEAR - Footwear with exchangeable shells that comprises a base body ( | 01-16-2014 |
20140033568 | INTERCHANGEABLE FOOTWEAR - Wedge shoes & stiletto shoes comprising of an interchangeable platform sole and heel. The shoe base comprises of a track that interlocks in place to the platform shoe sole which also contains a track with a flexible steel latch and release button. The stiletto shoe also functions with an interchangeable stiletto heel by screwing and unscrewing a stainless steel screw connected to the stiletto heel into a female sleeve inside of the fixed stiletto shoe base and secures into-place with a lock washer. | 02-06-2014 |
20140041257 | SHOE MAKEOVER SYSTEM AND METHOD - A changeable shoe can convert between various functions depending on the user's style or activity needs. The shoe can include a removable sole or heel that can change the shoe from a walking shoe to a cleated shoe for a particular activity, for example. The shoe can include a removable heel where a user can adjust between higher or lower length heels. The shoe can also include covers that can change the exterior of the shoe from, for example, a standard shoe, to a boot, to a laced up boot, and the like. The removable sole and/or heel can attach to the shoe base in various manners, such as with a hook and loop fastener, or with a locking pin and/or tab, or the like. | 02-13-2014 |
20140053431 | METHOD AND ARTICLES FOR ADORNMENT OF FOOTWEAR - An adornment for application to an article of footwear includes a decorative element sized and shaped for conforming application about the quarter of a shoe and two or more fasteners operably affixed to the decorative element and adapted to removably affix the decorative element directly to the quarter of the shoe. The decorative element may be formed as a decorative panel, a decorative construct, a decorative strip or the like. In the case of a panel or construct, clips or clasps are used for engaging the cuff about the throat of the shoe. In the case of a decorative strip, a novel use of magnetic fasteners is disclosed. | 02-27-2014 |
20140082967 | Shoe Assembly with Provision for Adding Decorative Elements - A shoe with a sole and an upper with closed eyes extending radially from the sole on each side near the front portion of the upper. Decorative accessories, such as straps having open-ended hooks are selectively engageable with the eyes for changing the appearance of the shoe. | 03-27-2014 |
20140096412 | Miracle Heel - A convertible shoe may include a lightly padded and flexible sole to facilitate a comfortable fit and steady footing and a removable heel. A new shoe having removable heels for permitting a user to wear a single pair of shoes which can be used in high heel form and in a flat form is disclosed. The new shoe device includes a sole having opposite heel and toe ends. The device further includes a disjoined heel removable from the heel of the sole. The heel includes a slot that extends linearly the length of the heel. The heel of the sole includes a recessed portions that extends the length of the sole that is removable engaged therewith. | 04-10-2014 |
20140096413 | HIGH-HEELED SHOE WITH EXCHANGEABLE HIGH-HEELS - A high-heeled shoe is configured to utilize exchangeable high-heels. A biased, pivoting latch is formed into the sole of the shoe at the heel portion of the sole. A heel stem or support is fixedly attached to the shoe and extends from the sole and about the pivoting latch, terminating in a tip. The stem has a length at least approximately equal to a desired length of the high-heel. An exchangeable high-heel is characterized by a generally hollow body having a resilient stem holder therein configured to releasably receive and hold the heel stem. A reinforcement is provided at a rear of the exchangeable high-heel that extends from a top to approximately a bottom of the exchangeable high-heel and carries a catch proximate the top thereof. The latch includes a flange that engages the catch while the latch is normally biased. | 04-10-2014 |
20140115924 | Decorative ankle shoe Accessory - The Decorative Ankle Shoe Accessory accents the ankle and shoe together as one with a decorative accent extending from the ankle to the top of the shoe. The decorative piece can be changed to other decorative pieces as the person desires. | 05-01-2014 |
20140137436 | Footwear with interchangeable heel components - Footwear having interchangeable heels, includes: (a) a top component having a back section, a middle, a front and an upper section for encompassing a foot, the top component having an underside shape and contour, and having at least two separate connect mechanisms for connection to a bottom component; (b) a bottom component having a having back, a middle, and a front section, the bottom component having a topside shape and contour sufficiently coinciding with the top component underside shape and contour so as to nest with one another, and having at least two separate connect mechanisms corresponding to the at least two separate mechanisms of the top component for connection to it; and (c) at least one locking mechanism. | 05-22-2014 |
20140165425 | SHOE TO BOOT CONVERSION SYSTEM - A footwear conversion system is described herein that allows a user's shoe to be worn as a regular high heeled shoe or as an ankle boot and to be able to convert same without any special tools or complex assembly or disassembly steps. | 06-19-2014 |
20140165426 | CONVERTIBLE FOOTWEAR - A convertible show having a sole and plurality of receiving means is described herein. The receiving means may be permanently or removably affixed to the sole. The receiving means are adapted to receiving at least one tie in order to create a wearable style. | 06-19-2014 |
20140173936 | Color Change System for An Article of Footwear With A Color Change Portion - A color change system for an article with a color change portion and a method of changing color is disclosed. The article includes at least one color change portion capable of changing colors. The color change portion can change colors according to one or more performance parameters. The color change system can include a computer or a mobile device. The article can be connected to the computer or the mobile device and the color change portion can be controlled using the computer or mobile device. | 06-26-2014 |
20140182168 | Interchangeable Insert System With Sleeve Members For Footwear - An insert system for an article of footwear includes an outer assembly, a first insert assembly and a second insert assembly. The outer assembly is configured to interchangeably receive the first insert assembly and the second insert assembly. The first insert assembly includes a first sleeve member and a first midsole configured to provide enhanced cushioning and support. The first sleeve member includes a tongue and a fastening member that wraps around the tongue. The second insert assembly includes a second sleeve member and a second midsole configured to enhance speed. The second sleeve member is open at a forefoot portion and at a heel portion. The outer assembly includes an aperture on a sidewall of an outer sole portion, where the midsole inserted within the outer assembly is visible through the aperture. | 07-03-2014 |
20140196318 | FOOTWEAR WITH INTERCHANGEABLE ELECTRONIC FACES - A footwear covering system includes a piece of footwear having a sole with a perimeter boundary material and a footwear cover attached to the piece of footwear. The footwear cover includes an attachment device, a sheath attached to the resilient clamp and forming an elongate arcuate cover and indicia on the sheath portraying the face of a character. The attachment device may include a snap-fit connector and/or a resilient clamp with an inner surface with grippers, the resilient clamp being shaped to conform with the perimeter boundary material of the sole of the piece of footwear. The footwear cover may include a battery compartment housing a battery, and in some embodiments the snap-fit connector comprises conductors that establish an electrical connection when the snap-fit connector is mated with a complementary connector on the piece of footwear. | 07-17-2014 |
20140202038 | SHOE WITH INSERTS - There is disclosed a shoe ( | 07-24-2014 |
20140215852 | Quantina Monique - The Quantina Monique is a healthy foot beneficial shoe with a removable heel for women's footwear. The Quantina is the base shoe that will be comfortable and beneficial to the health of the user's feet by using a split sole shoe design with leather under the arch of the foot for support. This will allow the wearer optimal range when walking while also supporting the arch of the foot simultaneously. The Monique is a removable heel assembly that can accommodate various comfortable styles to one base shoe the Quantina. The top of the heel will house the male attachment to insert into the female attachment on the Quantina. The shoe allows the wearer to slide the shoe into place to ensure security, in addition to the locking agent described later. The purpose of the Quantina Monique is to provide a convenient and health beneficial shoe for users. | 08-07-2014 |
20140250724 | CUSTOMIZABLE FOOTWEAR - A customizable footwear system includes customizable footwear and a toy head. The customizable footwear has a main body for placement on a foot of a wearer. The main body has a toe region and a heel region. The toe region has a recess with at least one fastener. The toy head is nested within the recess of the main body and has at least one cooperating fastener removably attached to the at least one fastener of the customizable footwear. | 09-11-2014 |
20140259776 | IRRADIANT PROJECTIVE OPTICAL FOOTWEAR - The utility “Irradiant projective optical footwear” comprises a footwear containing state of prior art per se known elements, such elements: A) with conmixed irradiant, projective, imager and screen display capabilities, said elements having the characteristic of being removable attachable-detachable, said elements located: i) in the sole ( | 09-18-2014 |
20140259777 | SHOES WITH INTERCHANGEABLE HEELS - Shoes with interchangeable heels. The assembly includes a sole having a toe end and a heel end. At the heel end, a heel attachment slide capture feature is provided. The heel attachment slide capture feature includes opposing first and second wedge portions forming a partial V-shaped passageway therebetween. The partial V-shaped passageway may decrease in width from the heel end toward the toe end. First and second heels are provided, each having a heel body, an upper end, and a lower end, and a locking slide portion sized and shaped complementary to the slide capture feature, for secure engagement therewith. The locking slide portion may further includes a nose portion having a detent, configured for use with a quick disconnect latch to provide releasable locking engagement between the sole and a heel of selected height, such as a high heel, low heel, or medium height heel. | 09-18-2014 |
20140259778 | Footwear With Transformation System - Footwear includes a base member including a outsole and at least of a portion of an upper rigidly secured to the outsole, a first footbed including an insole securable to the base member with at least a portion of the first footbed located within the portion of the upper, and a second footbed including an insole securable to the base member with at least a portion of the second footbed located within the portion of the upper rigidly secured to the outsole. The first and second footbeds are interchangeably secured to the base member by a snap lock connection formed by a plurality protrusions that resiliently snap into a plurality of cooperating recesses to form an interlock to selectively form different configurations of the footwear. The first and second footbeds can each include another portion of the upper. | 09-18-2014 |
20140259779 | Modular Shoe Systems and Methods of Using Same - Modular shoe systems include an upper, an outsole attached to the upper, and several midsole inserts. Each midsole insert is positionable in overlying relationship with the outsole and can operatively engage the outsole to form an assembled shoe. The outsole can include a receptacle, such as a depression or opening, configured to receive a protrusion in the midsole insert. Multiple midsole pieces can be cooperatively engaged to form the midsole insert. The midsole pieces are selected based on their properties and the needs of the user. Methods for customizing a shoe include selecting a midsole insert based on a property and positioning the midsole insert in overlying relationship with the outsole to operatively engage the midsole insert and outsole. The midsole insert can be removed and a different midsole insert can be selected and positioned based on another property. The midsole insert(s) can be assembled using several midsole pieces. | 09-18-2014 |
20140298684 | Reversible Footwear - Reversible footwear includes a flexible sole, flexible vamp and flexible quarter combined with stretchable inserts in the upper located at approximately the arch position of the footwear. A removable insole may be added to the footwear. The insole is removed prior to reversing the footwear and then reinserted after the reversal is completed. | 10-09-2014 |
20140298685 | TRANSFORMABLE SHOE HAVING A SOLE THAT ALLOWS DIFFERENT HEIGHT HEELS TO BE DETACHED AND ATTACHED EASILY - A shoe assembly includes a front sole section, a rear sole section, a heel, and a hinge. The front sole section has a front sole section rear edge. The rear sole section includes a rear sole section front edge, a shank, and a release button. The heel may be removably attached to the shank and may be released from a locked position by the release button. The hinge connects the front sole section and the rear sole section. The hinge is perpendicular to a rear sole section axis. | 10-09-2014 |
20140298686 | FOOTWEAR DESIGN PERSOALIZING - An article of footwear and a method making it. The footwear is configured for personalized design changes with the article of footwear comprising a base anchoring element with a first plurality of fastening elements. The base anchoring element is formed separately from existing footwear and then permanently attached to at least a portion of an outer surface of the existing footwear. The article of footwear further comprises at least two decorative elements each with a second plurality of fastening elements configured to individually releasably matingly engage with the first plurality of fastening elements. The first and second plurality of fastening elements are formed on the respective base anchoring element and each of the decorative elements, in mating registration with each other. | 10-09-2014 |
20140305007 | Modular Footwear System - The present invention relates to a footwear system allowing a wearer to change styles of a sandal by detaching and attaching distinct insoles patterned with a variety of decorative designs. | 10-16-2014 |
20140331521 | Shoes with a fashion design mounting base material for use with interchangeable fashion design attachments - The present invention relates to a shoe, including sandals, for men, women, and children, wherein the shoe includes a shoe display strip which traverses from an ankle strap of the shoe to a forefoot area of the shoe, along a centerline of a sole of the shoe, and wherein a top-facing surface of the shoe display strip includes a fashion design mounting base material which enables the attachment of at least one fashion design attachment. The fashion design attachment may be present in a pouch of showcase which is attached to the fashion design mounting base material, or may be attached directly to the fashion design mounting base material. In addition, the invention relates to a shoe fashion modification kit which is used in combination with a strip of material which travels from an ankle strap of said shoe to a foot retaining strap in a forefoot area of said shoe. | 11-13-2014 |
20140331522 | SHOE HAVING STOOL FUNCTION - A shoe also usable as a stool is a so-called boot-shaped shoe. In the boot-shaped shoe, a circumference of a heel and a legging rear part of the boot shape sustains an upright posture made of a hard and strong material. A seating part is provided in a top part of the boot shape so as to project horizontally rearward, so that, when the person wears the boot-shaped shoe and squats down on the seating part, and the person is able to sit on the seating part as a stool. | 11-13-2014 |
20140345162 | FOOTWEAR SYSTEM - A footwear system. A shoe sole with a sock fastener is cooperatively engaged with a sock and a shoe sole fastener. A strap is attached to the interior of the sock to adjust the sock for a tighter or looser fit. | 11-27-2014 |
20140352175 | Zori style shoes with bird in flight inserts - Zori style fashion shoes which hold a decorative insert. The zori straps are tubular in nature, with a transparent upper surface. An opening between the right and left straps enables the insertion of a decorative insert. A one piece decorative insert extends into the right strap and the left strap. The wearer of the shoe can remove and replace an insert with another of a different design. A transparent hook like tongue may extend from one strap to another, to protect the insert from soiling. Optionally, the straps may have a springy section of material applied at the end near the arch section of the shoe. | 12-04-2014 |
20150020414 | Convertible Shoe - The convertible shoe consists of: a top portion having a stylized upper, a footbed, and an underside with bottom side attachment; an insert with top side attachment and a bottom side attachment; and a bottom portion having a top side attachment and a tread on the bottom. The top side attachment of the bottom portion and insert are identical, and the bottom side attachment of the top portion and insert are identical. The bottom side attachment is sized and configured to correspond to, and attach to, the top side attachment, such that the top portion can attach directly to the bottom portion to create a low-heeled shoe, or attach to the insert which is attached to the bottom portion to create a high-heeled shoe. | 01-22-2015 |
20150020415 | MODIFIABLE AND DECORATIVE FOOTWEAR - Footwear which can be modified and decorated by a wearer includes a sole through which a set of spaced-apart tunnels are formed which extend the full width of the sole. At least one strip of material is wound through the tunnels and along the opposite sides of the sole and the outer perimeter of the heel region to form loops extending between selected tunnel ends along the right and left sides of the sole and the outer perimeter of the heel region. Ribbons of different colors, shapes and fabrics can be attached to and between the loops enabling a wearer to modify the appearance of the footwear. | 01-22-2015 |
20150033583 | ARTICLES OF FOOTWEAR - An article of footwear includes an outsole and an upper joined with the outsole, the upper having an exterior surface. A panel is joined with the upper, the panel being foldable about an axis between a first position and a second position. A first indicia element is exposed when the panel is in the first position, and a second, different indicia element is exposed when the panel is in the second position. | 02-05-2015 |
20150047228 | ANKLE STRAP TRANSFORMATION FOOTWEAR FOR SLIPPER AND SANDAL CONVERSION - A novel ankle strap transformation footwear capable of transforming from an ankle-strapped sandal mode to an ankle-strapless slipper mode is disclosed. In the ankle-strapped sandal mode, a first ankle strap piece and a second ankle strap piece are bound together to form a combined ankle strap. In the ankle-strapless slipper mode, the first ankle strap piece and the second ankle strap piece are separated, swiveled forward, and then attached to a main cover or a main strap of the novel ankle strap transformation footwear. Preferably, in the ankle-strapped sandal mode, the first ankle strap piece and the second ankle strap piece utilize attachment strips and a belt loop for binding together. In the ankle-strapless slipper mode, the first ankle strap piece and the second ankle strap piece utilize attachment strips to attach to the main cover or the main strap of the novel ankle strap transformation footwear. | 02-19-2015 |
20150059214 | Article of Footwear With Color Change Portion and Method of Changing Color - An article with a color change portion and a method of changing color. The article includes at least one color change portion capable of changing colors. The color change portion includes composite material including a photonic lattice. The color change portion can change colors according to one or more performance parameters. The article can be connected to a computer and the color change portion can be controlled using the computer. | 03-05-2015 |
20150075032 | Adjustable Shoes - An adjustable shoe having an extendible heel and flexible sole section is provided. In some embodiments, the flexible sole section can comprise one, two or even three or more layers. Where multiple layers are included, the sole can comprise a flexible spacer layer comprising neoprene or other flexible material(s), and another layer including an accordion-like material that can collapse or extend depending on desired arches. | 03-19-2015 |
20150096197 | Shoe With Retractable Heel - A show that is operable to be converted between a low heel design and a high heel design. The shoe includes an upper operable to receive a human foot having an integrated sole. The sole includes a heel portion having a cavity therein. A retractable heel is movably mounted to the heel portion and is operable to be disposed within the cavity in its first position and extended outward therefrom in its first position. A slot is journaled through the heel portion extending into the cavity. A rod is operably coupled to the heel having a portion extending outward from the slot for engagement by a user. A brace is operably connected to the rod and assists in maintaining the retractable heel in its extended position. A pair of magnets are present so as to releasably secure the retractable heel within the cavity. | 04-09-2015 |
20150143719 | Temporary Footwear Modification Device - The present invention relates to a temporary footwear modification device, more particularly a temporary footwear modification device for converting ordinary footwear such as shoes or boots into use for golf. Many golfers wear special shoes with spikes attached to the soles. Changing shoes for a small period of time playing can be frustrating, especially in bad weather. According to the present invention there is provided a temporary footwear modification device; comprising a holster placed over a shoe in use, to provide a sole and netting, wherein said netting grips the footwear heel and toe; and said sole presents a plurality of rigid spikes. | 05-28-2015 |
20150305441 | Interchangeable Cap-Toe Fashion-Covering-and-Adornment Shoe System - An improved interchangeable fashion-covering and adornment system that provides the user a way to quickly and easily modify the look of their shoes to match their style of dress by using a hidden magnet solution. | 10-29-2015 |
20150320141 | FOOTWEAR CUSTOMIZATION DEVICE - An improved footwear device is user customizable permitting selective alteration of the footwear appearance. Each footwear device is made from layers of rubber or similar footwear material. A first layer forms a bottom (outsole) that impacts the pathway surface. A second layer or insole forms a working surface to protect the user foot from impacts, pathway contours and debris. The cosmetic alteration portion of the device comprises three loops formed from a single strand of fabric such as cotton or similar material. This strand is threaded through three strategically positioned holes perforating the second or insole layer; then, the strand is folded in such a fashion that three loops are formed, one for each hole. Next, the two layers are adhesively attached one to another so as to form a completed device. A strip of material is then threaded through the protruding loops so as to change the footwear's appearance. | 11-12-2015 |
20150366287 | SHOE ASSEMBLY - Shoe assembly ( | 12-24-2015 |
20160051001 | Interchangeable Straps Slippers/Flip-flop - A Triangular metal base, sandwiched between the foot-bed and bottom sole on slippers/flip-flop, would allow an user to interchange the ‘straps’ matching their outfit, for style or taste. There would be only one foot base which could be worn with interchangeable ‘straps’. This is almost like having 2 or more pair of slippers/flip-flop for a lesser price. In addition there would be full or partial elastic band strap that would go around the upper ankle with clasps which would be attached to the Straps to give a grip to the foot by holding the foot tight to the slippers/flip-flops. As an inventor, I would manufacture this as 4 parts, triangular metal base with clasp eye, multilayered foot base, straps with claps, elastic ankle band with clasps. | 02-25-2016 |
20160073725 | SHOE WITH A REMOVABLE INTERCHANGEABLE HEEL AND VARIABLE CURVATURE - The shoe with removable heel comprises an insole ( | 03-17-2016 |
20160106180 | TRANSITIONAL SHOE WITH SCREW-ON HEEL - Provided is a shoe with a replaceable screw-on heel. | 04-21-2016 |
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20160174651 | CUSTOMIZABLE FOOTWEAR AND METHOD | 06-23-2016 |
20160183625 | Women's shoes that interchange from high heel form to flat form - The present invention is a shoe for women, which has a removable heel that would enable women to wear a single pair of shoes that can be used in either heel or flat form, whereby the shoe has a unique feature that allows the heel and flat component of the shoe to changeably lock in and unlock through an interlock. | 06-30-2016 |
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