Abstract: An adjustable child shoe comprises a heel, a toecap and an insole. The heel has a position guiding groove, an instep, a plurality of positioning protrusions, and a plurality of fastening elements. The toecap has two flaps, an outsole, an adjustable pad, a foldable extending pad and a plurality of positioning holes. A plurality of fastening elements are disposed in the toecap and the heel.

Abstract: A shoelace cover incorporating an interchangeable fashion panel for covering the shoelaces of a gym shoe. The shoelace cover is secured to the shoe by a number of straps threaded through slots in the shoelace cover. A strap secured to each side of the gym shoe includes a loop and hook material such that the straps can be disengaged and the shoelace cover can be drawn back to expose the shoelaces of the shoe. The fashion panel is attached to the shoelace cover by a loop and hook material such that at the whim of the shoe wearer, the fashion panel can be replaced by other fashion panels to convey a fashion statement.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a shoe cover that can be attached to a selected athletic shoe to provide an improved appearance of the upper portion of the shoe. The lower edge of the shoe cover attaches to the bottom of the shoe upper or to the side of the sole portion, so the bottom surface of the sole is not restricted. The top of the cover is retained tightly against the top of the shoe upper to give the cover a snug fit against the selected shoe. The shoe cover also carries one or more ankle supporting straps that are positioned near the wear's ankle when the shoe cover is installed on the shoe. The straps can be wrapped around the user's ankle where they are held closed with fasteners. Thus, the ankle support straps do not require that a separate sock element be worn under the shoe or that the straps be permanently attached to the shoe.

Abstract: A footwear with interchangeable components that includes a base footing supporter, an interchangeable middle sole, an interchangeable insole, an interchangeable base interlocker, an interchangeable ridge connector, and an interchangeable upper member. The interchangeable middle sole is removably mounted to the base footing supporter so that the interchangeable middle sole can be readily changed by user according to user preference. The interchangeable insole is removably mounted to the interchangeable middle sole so that the interchangeable insole can be readily changed by user according to user preference. The interchangeable base interlocker is removably mounted to the base footing supporter so that the interchangeable base interlocker can be readily changed by user accordingly to user preference. The interchangeable ridge connector is removably mounted to the interchangeable insole so that the interchangeable ridge connector can be readily changed by user according to user preference.

Abstract: A decorative boot having interchangeable tubular decorative components adapted to lie substantially smoothly on the outer surface of the boot between the top of the boot and the ankle portion so as to leave the heel and toe portions uncovered.

Abstract: A conversion device for ladies shoes which permits heels and straps to be changed. A heel (2) which is screwed into a heel chamber (8) is secured by a stretch strap (6). Stretch strap (6) is snapped into position at the intersection of a receptor (10) and a connector (15). A screw top (5) is housed in a rubber filler (4). Rubber filler (4) is topped by a protective strip (3) and a leather sole (9).

Abstract: A convertible shoe for multipurposes includes an upper and a sole attached to the upper. A flap is attached to the shoe and the flap has a ground engaging element disposed thereon. The flap has a first position wherein the flap is positioned in an overlying relationship to the upper and a second position wherein it is positioned in an overlying relationship to the sole such that the ground engaging element can contact the surface upon which the sole is being used.

Abstract: The present invention is a sport shoe having a shoe upper with an interior for receiving a human foot and a bottom surface formed thereon, a removable foresole attached to a forward portion of the bottom surface of the shoe upper and having a toe receptacle for fitting against a toe area of the shoe upper, and a strap fastened to one side of the removable foresole and extending over the toe area of the shoe upper so as to removably fasten the foresole to the bottom side of the shoe upper. The shoe upper has a longitudinal track formed in the bottom surface. A longitudinal strut is connected to the removable foresole and extends rearwardly therefrom. The longitudinal strut is received by the longitudinal track in the bottom surface of the shoe upper. A plurality of receptacles are formed in the bottom surface of the shoe so as to receive tab elements branching outwardly from the longitudinal strut.

Abstract: A high heel shoe designed such that the bottom of the foot of a wearer will contact the sole of the shoe along the same points that said foot would contact a smooth, level floor if standing with feet flat on said floor, providing the foot of a wearer with the same support surface in a high heel shoe that would be present in a flat shoe. The shoe sole structure hinges a forward sole section to a rigid rear sole section with a planar upper surface such that the straight hinge line passes below the lowest points of the first and fifth metatarsal heads of the foot of the wearer. The sole of the invention does not apply pressure in the sensitive arch area of the foot due to the planar nature of the upper surface of the rear sole section and it supports the ball and heel of the foot in the same manner as if the foot were standing on a flat surface. The rigid coupling between the forward and rear sole sections permits balancing forces from the toes to immediately counteract instability in the heel area.

Abstract: Footwear having a pair of slipper or footwear/shoe members joined together. Each member is formed of a flexible upper body and a sole secured thereto about the perimeter. The two slipper or footwear/shoe members are further joined with their soles abutting each other.

Abstract: A shoe which is provided with a permanently attached low heel can be converted to a high heel shoe by attaching the high heel bodily to the low heel. Additionally, there is an adjustable shank for retaining the shoe in a shape conforming to its high heel condition or in a shape conforming to its low heel condition.

Abstract: A shoe comprising a vamp, an inner sole, an outer sole, a heel, and an auxiliary heel combined together. The inner sole has opposing slots and locating holes from combining with the vamp by means of screws and combination of slots and projecting-down sides. The outer sole is adhered with a front and an intermediate portion of the inner sole and also combined together with screws. The heel has three vertical holes for screws to combine the heel with the inner sole, and the auxiliary heel being adhered to the bottom of the heel, all the components being tightly and stably combined with little responsibility of loosening from one another.

Abstract: A cover for a woman's shoe of a type having a projecting heel, a shoe front sole, and an upper defining a foot opening and including a shoe toe area, a shoe upper heel area, and a shoe upper instep area, the combination including: a stretch cover for covering a surface of a woman's shoe having a D shaped opening in the stretch cover for receiving the shoe into the stretch cover; an elastic band for retaining the stretch cover on the shoe upper heel area attached to the opening in the stretch cover; and a overlap cover, integral to the stretch cover and forming a straight side of the D shaped opening in the stretch cover, for stretching the stretch cover over the shoe toe area and the shoe upper instep area adapted to stretch across the foot opening in the shoe from the shoe toe area to over the shoe upper instep area when the shoe is inserted into the stretch cover and before a foot is inserted into the shoe, and adapted to stretch down and inside the shoe toe area thereby stretching the stretch cover over th

Abstract: Transformable shoe frames are described wherein the heel of the shoe can be extended downwardly in a high heel position or converted to a low heel position. The shoe frame is made in sections that are pivotally connected to each other and mechanisms have been provided to lock the sections together in varying positions, so that the angle between the toe portion and the remainder of the shoe can be adjusted to maximize the comfort of the wearer depending on whether the heel is in a high heel or a low heel position. Additional mechanisms are illustrated to change the contour of the arch when the heel height is changed. In a preferred embodiment the heel is stowable under the sole of the shoe and the sole will have a well defined flexible region in the distal metatarsal region of the shoe, either by having a hinged joint or built in flexibility.

Abstract: An athletic shoe (10) having interchangeable components for the customizing to the particular needs of a wearer. The wearer's weight, weight distribution, type and level of activity, and other variables are considered when determining the degree and location of support. The athletic shoe (10) includes a base portion (12) which defines a sole member (14) and an upper (16). A plurality of recesses (24) are defined at selected locations by the sole (14) for the receipt of sole inserts (18). The upper (16) defines a plurality of indicia receiving regions. The sole inserts (18) and the indicators (20) may be permanently attached to the athletic shoe (10) by any selected process such as ultrasonic welding. Additional support members may be placed within the athletic shoe (10) as desired to provide further support for selected portions of the foot, including the ankle and the arch.

Abstract: For use with a shoe having an upper and a sole and with a block downwardly extending from the lower portion of the sole adjacent to the heel and with a magnetic plate facing downwardly from the block, an improved replaceable heel having an upper surface with an upwardly facing recess therein and a magnetically responsive plate face upwardly on the lower surface of the recess.

Abstract: A convertible shoe having a low-top and a high-top configuration is provided which is comprised of a lower shoe portion with a foot opening, an upper adapter portion having a leg opening and a lower shoe opening and a first fastener portion disposed on the lower shoe portion partially surrounding the foot opening thereof. A second fastener portion is disposed on the upper shoe portion partially surrounding the lower shoe opening thereof which engages the first fastener portion to secure the upper adapter portion to the lower shoe portion to place the shoe in the high-top configuration. A foldable strip is carried by the lower shoe portion for concealing the first fastener portion when the upper adapter portion is not secured to the lower shoe portion during use in the low-top configuration.

Abstract: The interchangeable upper of the disclosed footwear includes a foot covering adhesively secured to an insole molded of relatively flexible, shock-absorbent material to a desired shape, size and thickness, and having a narrow shoulder surrounding its upper surface. This insole is received in a one-piece outsole molded from a material having memory, so as to always seek to return to its original molded shape, which has a bottom corresponding in size and shape to the insole which is surrounded by an upstanding wall having a height which corresponds to the thickness of the insole and a narrow lip extending inwardly from its upper edge. During molding, the bottom may be made flat or, alternatively, the portion of the bottom from the heel to the widest part of the foot may be made flat and the portion forward thereof gently curved upwardly from the plane of the flat portion.

Abstract: A shoe having an upper portion and a sole-and-toe portion which portions are releasably joined together by a male/female track attachment device. The female track is attached to the upper and extends the entire length of the bottom portion of upper. The male track is attached to the sole and is embedded in the sole wall assembly. The bead of the male track is elevated above the sole wall in position to receive the female track. The male track begins at the toe, extends around the heel and terminates at the toe. The upper is connected to the sole by threading the female track through the male track, around the heel until the ends of female track align with the ends of male track.

Abstract: The present invention provides a shoe with interchangeable vamp and sole which comprises a sole (10) with a heel (11) which an air inlet guide (14) is formed in and with an air inlet hole (111) located at the bottom, exposed portion; a guide hole (141) located at the inside, near the rearmost of the portion of the sole (10); a receiving channel (12) with a channel inlet (121) and a channel cavity (122); a plurality of annular segments (13) which are put in the channel cavity (122); an upper-shoe assembly (20) which has a vamp (21), an insole (22); a welt (211) which extends downward from the connected portion of the vamp (21) and the sole (22), a gas bladder (24) with an air inlet (241) and a bladder glove (23); by inflating or deflating the gas bladder (24), the vamp and the sole could be interchanged with the same size of device.

Abstract: The present invention is an athletic shoe with a break-way high top. The shoe comprises an upper which is secured along its lower extent to a sole portion. The upper includes a main body section extending about the heel and sides of the foot and a toe section extending around and over the toe area of the foot. The main body section of the upper defines an ankle opening, the margins of which extend below the ankle bone on the lateral and medial side of the wearer's foot. A break-away high top including an ankle cuff is removably secured to the main body section of the upper and is adapted to wrap around the wearers ankle. Attaching the high top to the upper converts the athletic shoe from a low top athletic shoe to a high top athletic shoe.

Abstract: A shoe cover comprises a pouch which is closed with the exception of an opening at the area of the shoe heel. The pouch has two lobes, one covering the outside of the shoe and one covering the inside of the shoe when the shoe cover is installed and the shoe is worn, to provide a swift and easy change in shoe appearance without the necessity of carrying multiple pairs of shoes, and top provide protection for the shoes, or against contamination.

Abstract: A footwear of the type incorporating a shoe upper, attaching to a shoe sole, with a tongue portion connecting with the toe piece for the shoe upper, with the tongue portion being fabricated of either singular or a pair of liners of material, having hook and pile fastening means provided at its lower edge, and likewise at the upper edge of the toe piece, so that the tongue can be connected to the toe piece, but then readily removed and reversed, so as to disclose its opposite side where a variety of colors or indicia are desired for display during usage and application of the identified structured footwear.

Abstract: A shoe having an upper portion and a sole-and-heel portion which portions are releasably joined together by a circumferential zipper connection means.

Abstract: The invention relates to an article of footwear having a removable insole. The insole has nubs and magnetic metal parts on its upper surface for massaging the foot reflex zones. Snap fasteners fasten the insole to the sole. Each snap fastener has an upper part mounted on the lower surface of the insole opposite the magnetic metal part, and a lower part mounted on the sole.

Abstract: An interchangeable shoe and slipper combination includes an upper having a front upper portion secured on a sole and a rear upper portion. A slide fastener couples or uncouples the front upper portion and the rear upper portion so as to assemble a shoe, or form a slipper by separating the rear upper portion from the front upper portion. A detachable heel is fixed under the sole, which includes several heel sections selectively fixed under the sole for adjusting the heel height of the shoe.

Abstract: A prefabricated shoe construction is disclosed which includes upper and lower mid-sole members which carry mating slots and hooks permitting the sole assembly to be easily assembled. A bottom sole is also provided having, on its upper surface, spaced-apart recesses located at the periphery of the bottom sole and located respectively to each of the slots to thusly firmly engage and house within such recesses each respective hook as it is inserted into and through each corresponding slot of the lower mid-sole member. When the bottom sole of the shoe has been excessively worn, the same may be readily replaced by the user, employing the detachable mating slots and hooks to replace the sole, without need for skilled labor.

Abstract: An ornamental attachment for mounting on lacing-type footwear has a support member extends under at least a portion of the lace longitudinally along the lacing opening of the article of footwear and face member having a display surface thereon extends over at least a portion of the lace. The ends of the support member are secured to the face member to provide a transverse passage through which the lace crosses. Various types of ornamental attachment members can be utilized including decorative embroidered patches and removable decals.

Abstract: A shoe with interchangeble shoe straps having spring connectors is provided. The spring connectors are affixed to opposite ends of each strap employed with the shoe. Each spring connector includes at least one loop spring which engages a stud securely affixed in the lower portion of the shoe. The spring connectors and straps can be easily interchanged but are not subject to unintentional disengagement. The spring connectors also provide a desirable amount of resiliency adding to the comfort of the shoe.

Abstract: A shoe comprising a shoe base and an interchangable shoe upper. The interchangable shoe upper comprises a vamp and insole as a unit-construction with means for attachment to the shoe base. The shoe base has means for attachment to the shoe upper unit assembly.

Abstract: The invention relates to a heel and sole assembly for an adjustable arch shoe. The assembly comprises a fixed nondeformable support element forming a heel portion and a sole portion, a pivoting element which covers a rear portion of the sole and heel portions and which is articulated upon the sole through an axis which is perpendicular to the length of the shoe so as to pivot between a lowered position and one or more elevated positions, a locking element to lock the pivoting element in any one of its positions and a prestressed spring arranged between the fixed support element and the pivoting element to force the latter upwardly to a desired elevated position. Such an assembly makes it possible to instantly change the heel height of the shoe without removal of the shoe from the wearer's foot.

Abstract: A tongueless shoe includes a deep U-shaped opening forward of a foot-receiving opening for permitting the insertion therein of a heavily bandaged or protected foot. A removable tongue is attachable to bridge the U-shaped opening. A cushioning insert portion may be employed similar to the sock for protecting the foot when the sock-enclosed foot is worn inside the shoe portion. When the cushioning insert portion is employed, the tongue is removed. The insert portion is secured in place in the shoe portion by fastening means on a collar surrounding the foot-receiving openings of the insert portion and the shoe portion. Closure means such as straps or laces close the U-shaped opening over the foot.

Abstract: A device to be detachably connected to a roller skate having wheels to facilitate walking including a bottom portion held onto the skate with spring clips. An enclosing wall extends up from the bottom portion to shield the clips and wheels from view.

Abstract: A replaceable shoe sole is comprised of a mid-sole, which is securely attached to the upper portion of the shoe, and an out-sole removeably attached to the mid-sole. The upper surface of the out-sole is provided with a continuous ridge which is snapped into a matching, deformably resilient groove recessed into the bottom surface of the mid-sole. The configuration of the ridge and the resiliency of the out-sole and the mid-sole material, which is preferably a polyurethane resin or foam, permits the out-sole to be easily and selectively removed and replaced by an out-sole having a new or distinctive tread pattern, the replaced out-sole being reusable if desired. The ridge on the out-sole is provided with an undercut portion to provide secure retention of the out-sole in the mid-sole, although the specific cross sectional shape of the ridge may vary depending upon the retentiveness required by a particular activity.

Abstract: This invention is an orthopedic shoe particularly characterized by special configuration, both on the portion of the shoe which is in contact with the foot and the portion which is in contact with the surface to be walked upon. It is particularly characterized by special openings with various types of removable closures to the openings to accommodate unusual problems and by removable build-up layers for foot contact. It is further characterized by rigidity and a "rocker" configuration with a fully adjustable and removable upper fastening member.

Abstract: An article of footwear of an interchangeable nature permitting alteration by the wearer of the shoe appearance and configuration. There is provided an outsole of unitary construction having toe, central, and heel portions, there being a heel unit carried upon the heel portion of wedge-defining character. A top sole sits upon the heel, having a forward portion attached to the central portion of the outsole. The latter, heel unit and top sole, are secured by a selectively removable cooperative fabric securement and/or T-arrangement. The insole overlies the toe of the outsole, being detachably secured thereto, and preferably interengages portions of the top sole to provide a hinge-defining construction in the central portion of the shoe. A sock liner overlies the insole and top sole, being selectively and easily removed for access to the other elements of the shoe for interchangeability purposes. Various uppers providing front and rear quarters are detachably secured to the shoe at toe and heel portions thereof.

Abstract: A reversible shoe boot is provided with one sole having normal slip resistance and when turned inside out the second sole surface with ice slip resistance with a semi-rigid inner sole protecting the feet and the slip resistance surface.

Abstract: Disclosed here is a novelly designed sandal whose vamp or sole can be changed. If there are many so designed vamps and soles, then many times new sandals can be composed by the interchange among the vamps and soles. For example, 5 different pairs of vamps and 2 different pairs of soles, then 10 different pairs of sandals can be made. The sandal can also be further changed by changing the binding, welt or side element with different color, type, etc.

Abstract: A shoe adapted for use with a plurality of various attachable and interchangeable skating accessories whereby said accessories may be selectively and removably locked into the sole of said shoe, and whereby certain safety features are provided in the form of front and rear stops for a roller skate.

Abstract: Footwear structure comprising essentially a lower portion and an upper portion or vamp, associated with said lower portion. The lower portion defines generally the sole and heel of the footwear. It comprises substantially a front element, a rear element and an intermediate supporting element or web. The web is associable rigidly, at its ends, with the front and rear elements for engagement therewith.

Abstract: A replaceable shield, especially to decoratively overlie the platform riser of a shoe, and comprised of a supple laminiform cover having interfacial engagement with the exterior of the shoe by a continuous anchor means at the margins of said cover to releasably engage coextensively thoughout its marginal engagement with the exterior of the shoe.

Abstract: A convertible sports shoe includes a shoe body having a sole, and a plurality of cooperating projections and recesses provided on a sports device and the sole for detachably connecting the sports device to the shoe body. A plurality of different sports devices are provided, and a selected one of these devices is interchangeably mounted on the sole.

Abstract: Footwear having a body portion receptive of a person's foot during use and a replaceable tread portion. The tread portion is releasably locked into the body portion by a flange having gripping members on the inner peripheral surface. The tread portion has a hollowed top portion having an outer peripheral surface with gripping apertures therein in which the gripping members are received. The outer peripheral surface of the hollowed top portion is closely received in the flange and the tread portion is thus prevented from moving both laterally and perpendicularly thereby.

Abstract: A footwear construction is provided having an ornamental member adapted for removable positioning in the instep region of the footwear so that a plurality of said ornamental members may be provided for interchangeable use in connection with a single footwear construction. The ornamental member may be releasably secured to the side portions of the vamp of the footwear construction so as to bridge the instep region or may be releasably secured to the underside of the tongue of the footwear construction.

Abstract: This shoe is made with Black Suede on White Suede. The Black Suede can be covered by removing the tops of the snaps and applying another color of suede of same sized pieces onto the bottom of the snaps with the color of the suede. The shoe would have seven different color pieces of suede: Red, blue, yellow, brown, green, purple, orange, and enough color snaps for every color of suede. This makes the shoe eight-in-one.

Abstract: A ski boot provided with a walking sole and an attachment or connection means for securing the walking sole to the ski boot. The connection means serves to secure the walking sole at the ski boot such that the walking sole can be pivoted about at least one axis of rotation at the ski boot away from the tread surface of said ski boot into a position at the upper of the ski boot. When the walking sole assumes the position where it bears against the upper of the ski boot the skier can step into the ski binding, typically a safety binding, without the need for the walking sole to be detached i.e. carried by the skier during skiing at any other location than at the boot itself.