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Apparatus, system, and method for engaging toes in footwear

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  • US 6,954,997 B2
  • Filed: 12/05/2003
  • Issued: 10/18/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/28/2003
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A toe engaging apparatus for an interior of a footwear item, the apparatus comprising a panel configured to extend at least partially across an interior of a toebox of the interior of the footwear item, the panel being coupled directly to an interior of the footwear item such that the panel is positioned inside the toebox to continually engage an upper forward edge of at least one of the wearer'"'"'s toes while the footwear is being worn by the user, said panel being spaced from a forward and upper portion of the toebox at a panel mid portion absent the wearer'"'"'s toes forcing said portion into contact with the toebox.

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