Abstract: An article of footwear having an upper, an outsole, and a midsole. The midsole defines a plurality of upper and lower channels intersecting in a waffled construction to define openings. The channels and openings allow passage of water from the interior of the article of footwear. The upper channels extend across the upper half of the midsole in one direction and the lower channels extend across the bottom half of the midsole in another direction. The channels are of sufficient depth so that the upper and lower channels intersect one another to define the openings through which the water may pass from the upper channels to the lower channels. The outsole forms the wear surface and covers a majority of the undersurface of the midsole, preferably defining a plurality of outlets or ports through which water may drain from the bottom of the shoe.

Abstract: To provide a footwear aid for walking in water which prevents a foot slipping in a pool more effectively, and which fits more comfortably on the foot. The footwear aid for walking in water includes: a flexible sole-contact-sheet main body (1); and a foot-fastening belt (2) provided to the sole-contact-sheet main body (1), and at least a bottom surface side of the sole-contact-sheet main body (1) is formed of a woven material (3) of cotton or a cotton blend.

Abstract: A water purging system for a flexible diving boot, including a first layer of flexible material located adjacent the interior of the boot for placement in contact with the foot of the diver, the first layer of flexible material having formed therethrough at least one first aperture for passing a volume of water from adjacent the skin of the diver outward through the material, a second layer of material located contiguous and on the opposite side of the first layer of material from the interior of the boot, and the second layer of material, defined by opposed, inner and outer sides arranged in close, spaced-apart arrangement, having formed therethrough at least one second aperture for passing a volume of water from one side of the layer to the other side of the layer, wherein the first and the second apertures each assume a first configuration, out of mutual axial alignment to create a torturous path, to prevent an influx of water into the boot therethrough, when the diver's boot is suspended underwater, and e

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thin sandal made for reef and river walking utilizing a sponge-top layer directly fixed to a rubber sole as well as a single continuous adjustable elastic strap.

Abstract: A water-resistant and floatable footwear and method of manufacture therefor are provided, the footwear comprising a sole including an outsole and insole, an upper member affixed to the sole, wherein said footwear is floatable in water. In particular, the insole of the footwear is constructed of the material “marine buoy;” that is, the insole has an inner structure and an outer coating, the inner structure being constructed of a thermoplastic resin and the outer coating being constructed of a vinyl polymer. The footwear is advantageously water-proof and provides buoyancy in water. The upper members of the footwear may also be constructed of the marine buoy material and they may be configured as a continuous strap or flaps that are detachably attached to each other. The outsole of the footwear may be configured in close conformity with the insole, or it may include a peripheral border extending upwardly and around the insole.

Abstract: A bathing slipper includes a sole having open spaces, and a vamp having crown-like massaging devices, the massaging devices each formed of a plurality of flexible projecting strips arranged in a circle, the projecting strips each having a conical body and a pointed top tip.

Abstract: A water-resistant and floatable footwear and method of manufacture therefor are provided, the footwear comprising a sole including an outsole and insole, an upper member affixed to the sole, wherein said footwear is floatable in water. In particular, the insole of the footwear is constructed of the material “marine buoy;” that is, the insole has an inner structure and an outer coating, the inner structure being constructed of a thermoplastic resin and the outer coating being constructed of a vinyl polymer. The footwear is advantageously water-proof and provides buoyancy in water. The upper members of the footwear may also be constructed of the marine buoy material and they may be configured as a continuous strap or flaps that are detachably attached to each other. The outsole of the footwear may be configured in close conformity with the insole, or it may include a peripheral border extending upwardly and around the insole.

Abstract: A water-resistant and floatable footwear and method of manufacture therefor are provided, the footwear comprising a sole including an outsole and insole, an upper member affixed to the sole, wherein said footwear is floatable in water. In particular, the insole of the footwear is constructed of the material “marine buoy;” that is, the insole has an inner structure and an outer coating, the inner structure being constructed of a thermoplastic resin and the outer coating being constructed of a vinyl polymer. The footwear is advantageously water-proof and provides buoyancy in water. The upper members of the footwear may also be constructed of the marine buoy material and they may be configured as a continuous strap or flaps that are detachably attached to each other. The outsole of the footwear may be configured in close conformity with the insole, or it may include a peripheral border extending upwardly and around said insole.

Abstract: A sole for footwear includes a sole body having a plurality of protrusions extending from a top surface of the sole body so as to support the wearer's foot. A plurality of apertures are defined through said sole body and located between said protrusions.

Abstract: A water purging system for a flexible diving boot, including a first layer of flexible material located adjacent the interior of the boot for placement in contact with the foot of the diver, the first layer of flexible material having formed therethrough at least one first aperture for passing a volume of water from adjacent the skin of the diver outward through the material, a second layer of material located contiguous and on the opposite side of the first layer of material from the interior of the boot, and the second layer of material, defined by opposed, inner and outer sides arranged in close, spaced-apart arrangement, having formed therethrough at least one second aperture for passing a volume of water from one side of the layer to the other side of the layer, wherein the first and the second apertures each assume a first configuration, out of mutual axial alignment to create a torturous path, to prevent an influx of water into the boot therethrough, when the diver's boot is suspended underwater,

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a moulded product comprising the steps of; providing a mould conforming to the shape of the product the mould serving to define one or more moulding surfaces which are to be reproduced in an article formed by means of the mould; mounting in the mould an article including or forming an image comprising at least one device, logo, letter, word or words or combinations of these in such a way that most, if not all of the article lies within the mould out of contact with the or each moulding surface; and injecting into the mould a supply of polymerisible material so as to immerse the article; the material, at least following polymerisation being flexible and so providing at least in part, a substantially transparent product, and withdrawing the product from the mould. Typically the step of providing product is directed to an article of footwear such as a shoe or swimming fin (also known as a flipper).

Abstract: An insole for use in constructing a channel drainage component includes a top surface and a bottom surface, and the insole defines a first drainage canal that runs through the insole from the top surface of the insole to the bottom surface of the insole. The bottom surface of the insole defines a first drainage network that includes a first groove that spirals outward from a first central region in the bottom surface of the insole. The first drainage canal runs from the top surface of the insole into the at least first groove of the first drainage network. A channel drainage component includes an insole and a midsole. The insole has a top surface and a bottom surface and defines a first drainage canal running from the top surface to the bottom surface. The bottom surface of the insole defines a first drainage network that includes a first groove, and the first drainage canal runs from the top surface of the insole into the first groove of the first drainage network defined in the bottom surface of the insole.

Abstract: A dive boot for wearing with swim fins and having a felt sole to prevent slipping on underwater objects when entering the water without the fin.