Abstract: A point-of-sale hanger for footwear includes a bracket having a rear part inserted into a header, and a front part having a pair of shoe holders arranged in a mirror symmetrical relationship. The hanger has a reinforced hook-shaped cutout by which it is suspended from a support rod.

Abstract: A shoe is ventilated by compression and expansion of a pump molded of one-piece with an insert sandwiched between an insole and an outsole. Dome-shaped projections on the insole and outsole are located at opposite sides of the pump.

Abstract: A method of construction a shoe is provided wherein the shoe includes an upper, a lower attached to the upper, and an outsole attached to the lower. In one embodiment, the outsole has a ground contacting surface which includes a first section and a second section, with the first section being formed of a first material and the second section having an outer later formed of a fabric material. The first section is formed free of the fabric material and is instead formed of other suitable materials, such as rubber, leather, etc. Preferably, the first and second sections are formed using a molding process.

Abstract: A shoe including an upper, a lower (insole) attached to the upper, and an outsole attached to the lower is presented. In one embodiment, the outsole has a ground contacting surface which includes a first section and a second section, with the first section being formed of a first material and the second section having an outer later formed of a material other than leather, rubber or plastic. The first section can be formed of any number of materials, such as rubber, leather, etc. The first and second sections of the outsole are formed in an injection molding processes that uses one or more molds.

Abstract: A shoe including an upper, a lower attached to the upper, and an outsole attached to the lower is presented. In one embodiment, the outsole has a ground contacting surface which includes a first section and a second section, with the first section being formed of a first material and the second section having an outer later formed of a fabric material. The first section is free of the fabric material and is instead formed of other suitable materials, such as rubber, leather, etc.

Abstract: A method of construction a shoe is provided wherein the shoe includes an upper, a lower attached to the upper, and an outsole attached to the lower. In one embodiment, the outsole has a ground contacting surface which includes a first section and a second section, with the first section being formed of a first material and the second section having an outer later formed of a fabric material. The first section is formed free of the fabric material and is instead formed of other suitable materials, such as rubber, leather, etc. Preferably, the first and second sections are formed using a molding process.

Abstract: A shoe including an upper, a lower attached to the upper, and an outsole attached to the lower is presented. In one embodiment, the outsole has a ground contacting surface which includes a first section and a second section, with the first section being formed of a first material and the second section having an outer later formed of a fabric material. The first section is free of the fabric material and is instead formed of other suitable materials, such as rubber, leather, etc. The outsoles and uppers are configured so that they can easily be mixed and matched with one another for assembly of the shoe at time after each of the individual components is separately made.

Abstract: An outsole for a shoe, especially a house slipper, has an outer layer constituted of a fabric material, and a backing layer constituted of a shape-retaining, moldable material. The fabric layer and the backing layer are molded integrally together to provide the outsole with increased slip resistance, quieter usage and increased shape retention.

Abstract: An inertially responsive switch for use in footwear for electrically connecting a battery with a light includes an electrically conductive ball mounted in a housing for rolling movement about an upright axis along which a pair of electrical terminals are spaced apart. When the ball contacts the terminals, an electrical current from the battery passes along the terminals and the ball in order to illuminate the light.

Abstract: Lights on footwear are flashed after a random time delay generated when a motion-responsive switch on the footwear has been closed to create an unpredictable, eye-catching light display.

Abstract: An adjustable upper is inflated to accommodate the size of a wearer's foot. The upper is formed with a plurality of inflatable passages that grip the foot with a non-slipping, cushioned fit.

Abstract: A welted shoe construction and method stitches a molded midsole having an integrally molded welt and a molded midsole flange to an insole mounted within a shoe upper. An outsole having an outsole flange is connected to the midsole by stitching through the outsole flange and the midsole flange, both of which extend completely around the periphery of the upper.

Abstract: A lid mounted on a container maintains a header panel flat against a front wall of the container during shipping of merchandise therein. Upon removal of the lid, the header panel self-deploys to an upwardly- and forwardly-facing display position tilted relative to the front wall to display information relating to the merchandise on display in the container.

Abstract: A midsole channel is formed solely in a midsole and enables free air flow between metatarsal and heel cavities formed in an outsole of a shoe structure.