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Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view.

FIG. 2 is a front view.

FIG. 3 is a back view.

FIG. 4 is an outer side view.

FIG. 5 is an inner side view.

FIG. 6 is a top view; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom view.

The broken line showing of the sole, strap, upper, and surface treatment thereof is for illustrative purpose only and forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for footwear, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D564208
Type: Grant
Filed: Jan 6, 2006
Date of Patent: Mar 18, 2008
Assignee: Crocs, Inc. (Niwot, CO)
Inventor: Scott Seamans (Boulder, CO)
Primary Examiner: Dominic Simone
Attorney: Faegre & Benson, LLP
Application Number: 29/251,384
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D2/972