ULTRA LIGHT ALL-PURPOSE BREATHABLE SHOE

• US 20170086530A1
• Filed: 09/24/2015
• Published: 03/30/2017
• Est. Priority Date: 09/24/2015
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Robert A. Locker
• Original Assignee: Robert A. Locker
• Inventors: Locker, Robert A.
• Application Number:
  US14/863,886
• Publication Number:
  US 20170086530A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 1/1
• CPC Class Codes: A43B 1/0018 made at least partially of flexible, bellow-like shaped material
• CPC Class Codes: A43B 1/0081 made at least partially of hook-and-loop type material hook and loop-type straps for fastening purpose A43C11/1493
• CPC Class Codes: A43B 3/06 Shoes with flaps; Footwear with divided uppers
• CPC Class Codes: A43B 3/26 adjustable as to length or size
• CPC Class Codes: A43B 7/06 ventilated

Abstract

A lightweight foot encompassing shoe which contains hidden connective material to provide a wide range of width and arch variations, and provides uniform ventilation but prevents rocks and pebbles from invading the foot “cocoon”, yet allows small unobtrusive elements such as sand and water to access and egress.

Claims

1. An ultralight all-purpose breathable shoe for providing an encapsulating exact fit for a variety of foot widths and arch heights, comprising:

means for foot support and traction;

means for wrapping the foot in a support structure, rigidly connected to said means for foot support and traction;

means for protecting the toe area, rigidly connected to said means for foot support and traction;

means for providing adjustable base for various foot shapes, rigidly connected to said means for protecting the toe area;

means for provide locking support to the tongue;

means for providing adjustable locking to the tongue;

means for providing foot security and stablity, rigidly connected to said means for wrapping the foot in a support structure;

means for cradling the achilles and providing surrounding support, rigidly connected to said means for providing foot security and stablity;

means for providing ventilation and strength to the upper shoe area, rigidly connected to said means for providing foot security and stablity, rigidly connected to said means for providing adjustable locking to the tongue, and rigidly connected to said means for foot support and traction;

means for support for the pad of the foot, rigidly connected to said means for foot support and traction;

means for provide additional support and custom adjustment, rigidly connected to said means for providing foot security and stablity;

means for providing variable position attachment to the loop material; and

means for providing variable position hidden attachment to the hook material.

2. The ultralight all-purpose breathable shoe in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means for foot support and traction comprises an arch support sole.

3. The ultralight all-purpose breathable shoe in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means for wrapping the foot in a support structure comprises an upper.

4. The ultralight all-purpose breathable shoe in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means for protecting the toe area comprises a toe guard.

5. The ultralight all-purpose breathable shoe in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means for providing adjustable base for various foot shapes comprises a tongue.

6. The ultralight all-purpose breathable shoe in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means for provide locking support to the tongue comprises a right side flap.

7. The ultralight all-purpose breathable shoe in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means for providing adjustable locking to the tongue comprises a left side flap.

8. The ultralight all-purpose breathable shoe in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means for providing foot security and stablity comprises an upper support band.

9. The ultralight all-purpose breathable shoe in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means for cradling the achilles and providing surrounding support comprises an achilles support.

10. The ultralight all-purpose breathable shoe in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means for providing ventilation and strength to the upper shoe area comprises a circular vent material.

11. The ultralight all-purpose breathable shoe in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means for support for the pad of the foot comprises an arch.

12. The ultralight all-purpose breathable shoe in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means for provide additional support and custom adjustment comprises a terminal ends.

13. The ultralight all-purpose breathable shoe in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means for providing variable position attachment to the loop material comprises a hook material.

14. The ultralight all-purpose breathable shoe in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means for providing variable position hidden attachment to the hook material comprises a loop material.

15. An ultralight all-purpose breathable shoe for providing an encapsulating exact fit for a variety of foot widths and arch heights, comprising:

an arch support sole, for foot support and traction;

an upper, for wrapping the foot in a support structure, rigidly connected to said sole;

a toe guard, for protecting the toe area, rigidly connected to said sole;

a tongue, for providing adjustable base for various foot shapes, rigidly connected to said toe guard;

a right side flap, for provide locking support to the tongue;

a left side flap, for providing adjustable locking to the tongue;

an upper support band, for providing foot security and stablity, rigidly connected to said upper;

an achilles support, for cradling the achilles and providing surrounding support, rigidly connected to said upper support band;

a circular vent material, for providing ventilation and strength to the upper shoe area, rigidly connected to said upper support band, rigidly connected to said left side flap, and rigidly connected to said sole;

an arch, for support for the pad of the foot, rigidly connected to said sole;

a terminal ends, for provide additional support and custom adjustment, rigidly connected to said upper support band;

a hook material, for providing variable position attachment to the loop material; and

a loop material, for providing variable position hidden attachment to the hook material.

16. An ultralight all-purpose breathable shoe for providing an encapsulating exact fit for a variety of foot widths and arch heights, comprising:

an arch support sole, for foot support and traction;

an upper, for wrapping the foot in a support structure, rigidly connected to said sole;

a toe guard, for protecting the toe area, rigidly connected to said sole;

a tongue, for providing adjustable base for various foot shapes, rigidly connected to said toe guard;

a right side flap, for provide locking support to the tongue;

a left side flap, for providing adjustable locking to the tongue;

an upper support band, for providing foot security and stablity, rigidly connected to said upper;

an achilles support, for cradling the achilles and providing sounding support, rigidly connected to said upper support band;

a circular vent material, for providing ventilation and strength to the upper shoe area, rigidly connected to said upper support band, rigidly connected to said left side flap, and rigidly connected to said sole;

an arch, for support for the pad of the foot, rigidly connected to said sole;

a terminal ends, for provide additional support and custom adjustment, rigidly connected to said upper support band;

a hook material, for providing variable position attachment to the loop material; and

a loop material, for providing variable position hidden attachment to the hook material.