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Easy access articles of footwear

  • US 9,854,875 B2
  • Filed: 01/19/2016
  • Issued: 01/02/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/17/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An article of footwear, comprising:

  • an upper including a top opening, a first side edge extending downward from the top opening, and a second side edge opposite the first side edge and extending downward from the top opening, wherein the upper includes a foot insertion opening extending rearwardly and downwardly from the first side edge at least to a heel area of the upper, and wherein the foot insertion opening extends at least to a vertical line extending through a rearmost point of the upper and terminates at a closed end located at a rear heel area, a lateral rear heel area, or a lateral side heel area of the upper;

    a zipper system engaged with the upper for at least partially closing the foot insertion opening, wherein the zipper system extends between the closed end and the first side edge of the upper; and

    a sole structure engaged with the upper.

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