Footwear with improved tightening of the upper

Details Footwear with improved tightening of the upper Footwear with improved tightening of the upper

2006-09-12

2010-11-30

Mohandesi, Jila M (Department: 3728)

Boots, shoes, and leggings

Uppers

Closure

C024S712200

Reexamination Certificate

active

07841106

ABSTRACT:
An article of footwear including a sole and an upper, a lateral quarter and a medial quarter. A device for tightening the upper includes a first lateral lace strand and at least two points for connecting the first lateral strand to the lateral quarter, as well as a first medial lace strand and at least two points for connecting the first medial strand to the medial quarter. Each lateral or medial strand includes a lateral intermediate portion or a medial intermediate portion, respectively, which extends between two connecting points of the same lateral or medial quarter, without being guided by a connecting point of the other lateral or medial quarter, a connector connecting the lateral and medial intermediate portions of the lateral and medial strands, respectively, the connector enabling the sliding of at least one of the lateral and medial strands.

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