Boots – shoes – and leggings – Uppers – Closure
Patent
1997-06-04
1998-11-03
Patterson, M. D.
Boots, shoes, and leggings
Uppers
Closure
36 88, 36 505, A43C 1100
Patent
active
058291695
ABSTRACT:
An article of footwear having an upper connected to a sole, wherein an integrated tongue-strap structure is provided for superior fit, durability, support and strength. The upper may be formed of at least two layers, including an upper body having a heel portion, an arch and instep portion and a toe portion for respectively receiving a heel, an arch and instep and toes of a foot of a wearer. The strap element may penetrate the upper body, extend around the upper body between those two layers from medial to lateral sides of the article of footwear. The strap element may be formed of one-piece. In such a case, the footwear is donned by loosening a tensioning device provided on the tongue of the upper or provided between at least one end of the one-piece strap element and the tongue.
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