Abstract: A sandal comprising a sole having a plurality of lace holes, grooves, and rings used for arranging at least one lace in a variety of styles when securing the sandal to the foot of the wearer. In other embodiments, the lace can be illuminated and the sole can have multiple layers.

Abstract: An article of footwear comprises a first sole including a lip having a plurality of bores from top to bottom of the first sole, the plurality of bores of the lip are spaced apart and disposed around its perimeter, wherein the plurality of bores receive a lace that extends through the plurality of bores for receiving a wearer's foot, and a second sole, wherein the first sole and the second sole are dimensioned and shaped so that the second sole is removably engaged with the first sole.

Abstract: An article of footwear comprises a sole, a shoe top having at least one of a toe portion and a heel portion wherein the shoe top is attached to the sole, and a shoe lip having a plurality of holes disposed between the sole and the shoe top.

Abstract: Stackable container assembly having a utility function includes an entrance, a plurality of intermediate members, and a base. A stackable container assembly has an entrance, a plurality of intermediate members, and a base. The entrance has a central aperture, a lower downwardly depending stem, and a lower lip. Each of the intermediate members having an upper lip, a lower lip, side walls, and a bottom surface for forming a container space. The base has an upper lip, sidewalls, and a bottom surface.