Footwear lacing system

Details Footwear lacing system Footwear lacing system

1997-08-22

1999-08-10

Darling, John P.

Winding, tensioning, or guiding

Reeling device

With brake

2423962, 2423964, 36 505, A43C 700

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059345993

ABSTRACT:
A footwear lacing system comprises a lace attached to a tightening mechanism. The lace is threaded through a series of opposing guide members positioned along the top of the foot and ankle portions of the footwear. The lace and guide preferably have low friction surfaces to facilitate sliding of the lace through the guide members so that the lace evenly distributes tension across the footwear member. The tightening mechanism allows incremental adjustment of the tension of the lace. A release mechanism allows a user to quickly loosen the lace.

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