Abstract: A molded shoe assembly having an outer sole with a heat activatable adhesive coated on one surface and absorbed in the sole surface and a release liner above the adhesive surface. The adhesvie will reactivate at a temperature of between 115 and 125 degrees F.

Abstract: A rugged shaped sheet capable of exhibiting improved non-slip properties and aesthetic properties and a process for manufacturing the same. The rugged shaped sheet includes a base sheet member and a rugged pattern of a predetermined shape adhered to the base sheet member. The rugged pattern is formed of a plurality of pattern elements different in size, configuration and/or properties into a multi-layer structure. The rugged shaped sheet is manufactured by pouring an elastomer liquid material into each of perforated plates, semicuring the elastomer and laminating the perforated plates on each other, resulting in forming the rugged pattern of a predetermined shape on the base sheet member.

Abstract: A waterproof shoe gasket insole strip comprising a stiff textile material gasket sheet coated with a selected thermoplastic polymer. The insole gasket is located between the insole and the outer sole. Due to its stiff, but flexible nature, it is easy to apply during lasting procedures.

Abstract: An insole rib wherein the fabric encapsulating the rib is formed of a twill weave such that the rib will lie flat when adhered to the contour of an insole without puckering or crimping.

Abstract: A shoe having a uniquely shaped platform along the rear peripheral edge of the insole, which is constructed of a rigid backpart material. By combining it with a construction of a specially molded outflange counter and using a sturdy stitched lasting construction fastening securely the outward flange of the counter with the specially lasted molded leather upper together with the outward extension of the specially shaped insole platform, a stable support system is formed to control the lateral and longitudinal orientation of the foot when walking. The forepart of the shoe may be of moccasin. Strobel modified welt-type or other construction which provides varying degrees of flexbility.

Abstract: A shoe in which a peripheral wall extends generally transverse to the ground-contacting and top sole surfaces, upwardly from the top sole surface along the periphery of its heel portion; the rearward portion of the shoe upper is attached to the inside of the sole wall; and the forward portion of the upper is attached only to the top surface of the sole.