Abstract: A shoe includes a sole, an upper coupled to the sole including a first end and second end opposite to the first end and a medial side and a lateral side opposite to the medial side. The upper includes a toe box at the first end of the upper, a vamp, and a collar. A zipper is coupled to the upper and structured to travel along a path beginning on the lateral side of the upper proximate the collar, continuing around and through the vamp, and terminating on the medial side of the upper. The zipper may also travel on a path beginning on the medial side of the upper proximate the collar, continuing around and through the vamp, and terminating on the lateral side of the upper. The path is spaced from the first end of the upper by the toe box and a portion of the vamp.

Abstract: An article of footwear that offers an easy opening upper to allow the footwear to be easily placed on or off a wearer's foot is disclosed. The upper includes a flap that is positionable between open and closed positions. The entire foot receiving portion of the footwear is exposed with the flap portion in the open position. The wearer placed his or her foot within the foot receiving portion, without obstruction, and then moves the flap portion in the closed position, preferably with a slide fastener, thereby securing the wearer's foot within the article of footwear.

Abstract: An adjustable leg footwear item that is adjustable and cinchable relative to a leg of the wearer. The adjustable leg footwear item may include an outer sole made from a leather material, a rubber material, or a plastic material.