Abstract: A ski boot having a liner, the liner including a body overlaid by a rear wedge associated to a portion of upper of boot and a front wedge associated to another portion of the upper. The front and rear wedges of the liner cooperate with respect to each other to ensure the closure of the introduction opening of the foot of the skier and define between them, at least two mutually straddling lateral zones which respectively extend along a predetermined length, and whose positioning is guaranteed along an irreversible direction by at least one extensible connection element, acting elastically between the wedges in the manner of a deflector, along converging forces tending to bring them closer to one another, permanently, towards an initial closure position of liner.

Abstract: The invention relates to a moisture management sock and shoe. The sock includes a multi-layer moisture-wicking panel extending from a front ankle portion of the sock to a front toe portion of the sock. The moisture wicking panel is generally co-extensive with an area of the foot covered by the tongue of a shoe. First and second single layer air circulation channels are formed in the sock, and extend along opposing sides of the moisture-wicking panel from the front ankle portion to the front toe portion of the sock. A moisture-management shoe includes a shoe tongue, a toe box area, and a moisture wicking inner liner residing adjacent the tongue and the toe box area for moving moisture from the foot and through the shoe for evaporation.

Abstract: A shoe having a seamless exterior upper in contact with a seamless interior liner each fashioned from a single piece of material affixed to a sole and having a heel attached to the sole, the shoe being fashioned that, if an oxford type shoe is desired, the tongue and eyelet sections of the shoe being integrally formed from the single piece of material.

Abstract: Internal liner for insertion between the lower part of the leg and the foot of a skier and a shell of a sports boot such as an alpine ski boot, such liner including a vamp enveloping the foot which is overlaid by an upper enveloping the lower part of the leg and constituted by a rear portion and a front portion respectively forming a rear wedge and a front wedge joined to constitute a wall having a given thickness adapted to play an adjusting role for the footwear between the internal surface of the shell of the boot and the lower part of the leg, wherein it is constituted by a sock extending uniformly and without folds, and having, at least in one stretchable zone, a plurality of distinct and juxtaposed wedging elements fixed externally thereon to constitute the wall of the liner having a given thickness and compressibility.

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to a novel shoe tongue construction wherein the tongue is made as an integral extension of preferably the heel portion of the shoe. The tongue may also be an integral extension of the quarter. The tongue construction provides greater comfort to the wearer of the shoe than do conventionally mounted tongue constructions because the tongue is integrally formed with either the counter or the quarter of the shoe rather than being stitched only to the vamp. This construction is also more economical to make because cutting and stitching requirements are reduced.

Abstract: In an inner lining shoe (10) for ski-boots an integral or one piece tongue assembly (12) consists of a tongue (14) connected to a fore part of upper (16), said fore part of upper (16) being joined to a rear portion of upper (20) by means like sewings (34,36) and to a sole (24) by joining its lower peripheral edge (38) to a peripheral edge (40) of said sole.

Abstract: An article of waterproof footwear and its method of manufacture are disclosed. The article of waterproof footwear has an upper containing a water-impermeable layer. The distal edge of the upper has a polymeric binding covering the distal edge and the inside and outside surfaces of the upper adjacent to the distal edge. The polymeric binding seals to a waterproof insole thereby effectively waterproofing the upper of the footwear. An outer sole is attached to the upper thereby forming the waterproof footwear.The method of manufacture allows production of a waterproof upper and the attachment to the upper of an outer sole, thereby forming the waterproof footwear of the invention.

Abstract: A device which functions to improve the fit of shoes is described whereby the shoe is urged forward on the foot by means of an elastic member to minimize slippage of the backpart of the shoe relative to the heel of the wearer's foot.

Abstract: A waterproof article of manufacture and method of manufacturing the same including a waterproof, breathable shell and an aqueous based waterproof sealant disposed on the shell adjacent seams used to assemble the shell into an article. The article may be a lining for footwear.

Abstract: Ski boot constituted by a rigid shell (2) composed of a front and a rear cover (6, 5) hinged on a transverse pin (7). A flexible sock (8) is inserted in the shell (2) and comprises a front and rear (8a, 8b) liner pressed against the covers (6, 5) respectively, the rear cover receiving an inner covering (11b) which may or not be detachable. The rear liner (8b) of the sock (8) comprises, on its lower part (8d) facing the front liner (8a), a downward extension forming a flexible boot-fitting tongue (11c) of a length such that it may be extended continuously beginning at the liner (8b), along at least the inner portion of the heel (8c) of the sock (8).

Abstract: Athletic footwear including a pair of resilient ankle braces which are supported to the sole, inner lining and a separately bound calf support collar of an athletic shoe. The braces are configured of a deformable polymer and include apertures shaped to accommodate protruding ankle bones. Curved lower ends of each brace mount to the heel region of the sole. Formed pockets or restraint means support the braces to the shoe liner. A separately mounted, cushioned collar restrains the upper brace end to the calf. In other constructions, one or more cushioned brace portions may be supported between the shoe and foot. In still another construction, a two-piece, hinged polymer brace is considered.

Abstract: The present invention provides a rubber footwear product having superior heel support as compared with conventional rubber footwear products, and a method of manufacturing such a product. More particularly, the invention provides a rubber footwear product in which a heel counter is trapped or embedded within the vulcanizate to improve the support provided to the wearer's foot.

Abstract: In an internal lining shoe (10) for boots, particularly ski boots, a fore tongue (15) is floatingly anchored to a vamp (11), in order to slide with respect to the vamp (11), through action of a resilient returning strip (19); the lining shoe structure being of a type not having excessively rigid areas reducing shoe comfort.

Abstract: The invention refers to a lining material for shoes, comprising two to three layers of nonwoven fabric which are spot (heat) bonded together, wherein a wear resistant ply facing towards the foot (inside of the shoe) is comprised of synthetic fibers and that ply is adhered on its the side facing away from the foot to a moisture absorbent ply which contains about 30 to 70 wt. % cellulosic fibers.

Abstract: A removable protective cover for use with a liner of a sports shoe or boot, and a liner adapted for use with the cover. The cover includes a sock portion and a fold-back portion, the fold-back portion being movable over the front upper portion of the upper of the liner to provide a linkage between the protective cover and the liner. Corresponding, non-permanent attachment zones may be provided on the protective cover and the liner. The sock portion may include an extension, preferably composed of an elastic waterproof material, which may partially or completely cover the exterior surface of the liner.

Abstract: A soft shoe in which there is a non-snag liner having only one seam exposed to the inside of the shoe, and with no exposed stitching on the inside of the shoe. The lining is made of a fabric such as tricot which prevents heel slip and prevents snags or runs in hosiery. The shoe may also be provided with padding around the upper, a soft outsole, and an inner pad for a cushioning effect.

Abstract: An inner shoe particularly usable in ski boots, includes a semi-rigid upper with which a lining is removably associable. The semi-rigid upper and the lining are provided with means for temporarily engaging respectively the lining and the semi-rigid upper. Reinforcement and protection elements are furthermore associable with the lining to increase the comfort of the user. The possibility of mutually disengaging the semi-rigid upper and the lining allows easy disassembling for washing or replacing the lining.

Abstract: Footwear having a concealed means for girth adjustment is described. The girth adjustment means may be manual or automatic and generally comprises a girth adjustable lining assembly disposed within the shoe.

Abstract: Inner lining (1) for a ski boot, comprising at least one part of relatively rigid, compact synthetic material lined, on the inside, with a synthetic material of lesser rigidity (4). The relatively rigid synthetic material possesses at least one cut-out (5, 6) of continuous contour so that the rigid part adapts better to the morphology of the foot or of the ankle.

Abstract: Footwear consisting of an insole, an upper sewn to the insole, a lining for lining the upper which is also sewn to the insole and has microporous functional layer that is waterproof and permeable to water vapor, and a waterproof plastic sole which is injection-molded to the bottom side of the insole and the lower portion of the upper and encloses the seam region. The lower portion of the upper which is adjacent to the insole is formed by a porous material that is adapted to be penetrated by the plastic sole material which is liquid during the injection molding operation.

Abstract: Cold weather footwear includes at least three assemblies: an inner preformed sock comprised of inner and outer fabric layers and an intermediate open cell polyurethane foam layer enabling moisture transmission through the preformed sock; an insole assembly including a first layer formed of a moisture retaining or accumulating fabic, separable foam and intermediate sheet plastic non-moisture permeable plastic, and an underlying layer of closed cell thermally insulating foam for disposition between the inner sock and the sole of the boot; and a boot having a sole and a shell formed integrally with the boot, the shell being backcoated with a plastic material and coated with a water repellent. The footwear has adequate thermal insulation and moisture vapor transport characteristics, while affording good wind resistance and water repellency.

Abstract: A waterproof shoe construction and its method of manufacture is disclosed. The shoe has a liner which is impervious to liquid water but pervious to water vapor, a first innersole and a second innersole with a rib. There is a film impervious to liquid water but pervious to water vapor cemented between the first and second innersoles. A horizontal stitch connects the shoe side panels and the rib of the second innersole between the walls of a channel-shaped welt top, which welt bottom is cemented to the top of an outersole. The method of manufacture is a special blend of stitch down and cement construction techniques which allows for a comfortable, waterproof shoe at a lower manufacturing cost.

Abstract: A temperature-proof shoe formed by adhering a hollowed shape forming guide plate, which is circumferentially larger than an insole board that is the same size as the bottom surface of a form block, to the underside of a closed cell polyurethane foam layer at the sole portion of a shoe, and tucking in a leather facing in a manner to wrap up the forming guide plate with it. Also, by a roll-in outstitching applied to the leather facing and the outer circumference of the forming guide plate protruding to the outside from the leather facing of the instep portion, the temperature-proof shoes are free from the intrusion of water, satisfactory in heat-retaining property and excellent in design.

Abstract: An athletic shoe having an inner, forefoot-enveloping and gripping, elastic slipper sock for encompassing the forepart of the foot, the bottom of the elastic slipper sock being anchored to the sole assembly and being independent of the shoe upper, to move simultaneously with the foot and keep the shoe in tune with the foot. An extended toe bumper has medial and lateral cutouts astraddle the metatarsalphalangeal joint line to form vertically narrower portions. These cooperate with flexible mesh interconnecting portions of a bifurcated vamp in the upper, to effect controlled forefoot independence.

Abstract: A method for the production of footwear is disclosed which comprises providing and attaching a midsole member with integrated toe and heel counters. The process provides for efficient use of labor and machinery by reducing the number of steps required in footwear production and by reducing the number of machines required. The method comprises placing the midsole over a liner, drawing a pre-formed upper over the midsole and attaching a sole to the upper. Attachment of the components is preferably by a heat-activated glue. The midsole component is adaptable to a number of applications by modifying such aspects as the size and shape of the toe and heel counters, the size, shape and/or presence of side walls, the contour and thickness of the bottom, and the attachment of shanks or other stiffening or resiliency modifying members.

Abstract: An inner liner is provided for a shoe that makes the shoe waterproof and at the same time allows the foot to breathe. To accomplish this purpose, such a liner is constructed of a material that is impervious to water but is pervious to perspiration vapors. The liner comprises a sock-like configuration shaped to fit within a shoe upper and attached to the top and bottom portions of the upper, such liner having fold portions similar to fold portions at the front of the shoe to allow expansion and contraction thereof when the shoe is placed on the foot and removed. The liner may also employ a novel seam in joined portions thereof, and its particular structure allows it to be combined with all conventional types of shoe constructions.

Abstract: A shoe having a partial liner is disclosed. The shoe is unlined single thickness leather having a partial leather girdle in the interior. The girdle is of reduced thickness and extends transversely across the foot from sole edge to sole edge and from a point just behind the box toe or toe stiffening area of the shoe to a point slightly behind the bunion joint portion of the foot, that is, to the longitudinal arch area. The girdle is skived at the periphery to prevent its being visible from outside the shoe. The girdle may be perforated on all or a portion of its surface to facilitate cooling of the foot. The perforations may extend entirely through the shoe for additional cooling. The girdle is placed with the grain side of the leather next to the foot and is oriented so that the stretch of the girdle is transverse to the stretch of the vamp of the shoe. Normally the maximum stretch of the girdle is longitudinal to the shoe and the maximum stretch of the vamp is transverse of the shoe.

Abstract: A shoe with a sole and an upper portion for general sporting activities and training, comprising a shell made in one piece from wear-resistant material, such as plastics, rubber and the like, and incorporating the sole and the upper portions of the shoe integral therewith. Inside the shell there is provided a liner having the form of a folded elongated strip internally overlying at least the sole portion, the heel and the instep portion of the shell and being bent at the toe portion and the heel portion to maintain continuity thereof and protect at least the arch, the toes, the plantar and heel portions of the wearer's foot.

Abstract: An inner liner is provided for a shoe that makes the shoe waterproof and at the same time allows the foot to breathe. To accomplish this purpose, such a liner is constructed of a material that is impervious to water but is pervious to perspiration vapors. The liner comprises a sock-like configuration shaped to fit within a shoe upper and attached to the top and bottom portions of the upper, such liner having fold portions similar to fold portions at the front of the shoe to allow expansion and contraction thereof when the shoe is placed on the foot and removed. The liner may also employ a novel seam in joined portions thereof, and its particular structure allows it to be combined with all conventional types of shoe constructions.