Abstract: An article of footwear includes an outer sole having a bottom walking surface and an opposed top surface, an upper member and a zipper member connected to the outer sole and to the upper member for releasably securing the upper member to the outer sole. An orthopedic appliance is received within a cavity that is disposed within the top surface of the outer sole.

Abstract: A shark diverting apparatus is set forth wherein a self-propelled torpedo-like device is arranged with a self-contained power source including a signal generator for generating a signal for attracting sharks. A flotation collar is fixedly secured about a central diameter of the torpedo-like body and includes a self-inflating canister and a manually operable stem for inflating the collar to a larger size. An included value slowly releases air pressure from within the collar during the travel of the device wherein subsequent to a timer circuit activation, a signal generator is activated for attracting sharks while simultaneously air pressure is released from the flotation collar to draw sharks away from and below an individual.