Boots – shoes – and leggings – Boots and shoes – Foot-supporting or foot-conforming feature
Patent
1993-09-28
1995-01-31
Sewell, Paul T.
Boots, shoes, and leggings
Boots and shoes
Foot-supporting or foot-conforming feature
36 97, 36 45, 36 9R, A43B 714, A43B 326, A43B 102
Patent
active
053849701
ABSTRACT:
An article of footwear including a sole extending from a toe to a heel. An upper is secured to the sole. The upper is formed of flexible material shaped to conform to a foot. The upper has opposing edges which define an ankle opening and a slot extending from the toe portion to the ankle opening. A flap is secured to the sole and sized to cover the slot. Adhering tabs are used to adhere the flap to the upper. The flap includes a raised end at the toe portion.
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P. 3 of a catalog of Dr. Leonard's Health Care Products shows a "comfort shoe" having a front flap.
Cicconi Beth Anne C.
R. G. Barry Corporation
Sewell Paul T.
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