Abstract: An article of footwear includes a sole portion; a second portion above the sole portion, the second portion including a compartment therein; and a drawer which is receivable within the compartment of the second portion and elastically attached to the article of footwear. The second portion is preferably a heel portion of the article of footwear, and the drawer is preferably engaged with the article of footwear by an elastic thread. The drawer may have an interior portion which is divided into a plurality of compartments.

Abstract: An athletic shoe including a sole, a heel, an upper, and a tongue. The tongue includes front and rear layers which define a pocket therebetween. A zipper secures the front and rear layers together to seal the pocket and permit access to the pocket as desired. A drawer is slidably received within a compartment in the heel for storing articles within the heel. A closure strap includes a first end joined to the heel and a second free end which can be secured to a second location on the heel across from the compartment to prevent removal of the drawer from the compartment.

Abstract: An educational board game including a board having a series of spaces of varying colors and shapes, a plurality of game pieces, and a deck of cards including questions printed thereon. The game also includes a series of blank cards upon which questions can be written by a player or supervisor to be asked during game play. The game is played by rolling a die, moving a game piece a number of spaces designated by the die, drawing a card, answering a question on the card, and following the instructions on the card for movement of the game piece if the answer is correct. If desired, a player may be assisted to answer a question if a partially correct answer is given. Further, players can be required to identify the color and shape of the space on which their game piece has landed during play.