Abstract: The modular shoe assembly described herein has removable foot housing straps (a.k.a uppers), and a heel band. This allows a user to customize the shoe in limitless ways, as each of the uppers and heel bands can have any variety of colors, patterns, prints, embossments, or other ornamental decorations such as beads or pearls. When the shoe is a sandal or something, the upper can be removably connected to a toe strap or thong at the front of the shoe assembly and a heel on an underside of the sole. The shoe assembly may also be a ballet shoe, loafer, or similar design, where removably uppers are not needed, and the shoe thus only has a removable heel band.

Abstract: A decorative interchangeable foot wear system having interchangeable components.

Abstract: Footwear including removable and replaceable outsole members may include: (a) an upper member; (b) a midsole member, having an exterior surface not designed for performance use in direct contact with the ground, fixedly engaged with the upper member; and (c) an outsole member designed for performance use in contact with the ground removably attached over at least a major portion of the midsole member. The outsole member may attach to the midsole member and/or upper member in a variety of different ways. In use, the wearer may select a specific set of outsole members to use at a given time depending, for example, on the type of play surface, temperature, and/or other conditions. Worn outsole members may be replaced without the expense involved in also replacing the remainder of the footwear.

Abstract: A footwear assembly with integral footbed suspension system is disclosed. A shoe comprises a sole, a blade extending away from the sole, an Energy Return System (ERS) connected to the blade, an upper, and a cradle coupled to the upper and coupled to the ERS via a plurality of ties, wherein the ERS is intermediate the cradle and the blade. The ERS is configured to resiliently deform under pressure from the foot while the foot is substantially suspended via the cradle relative to the sole. A plurality of sensors are configured to detect relative movement between components of the shoe and to transmit data to a chip positioned in the shoe. The data can be used for gait and performance analysis.

Abstract: This invention relates a cover for freshly pedicured toes that is designed for reusable, temporary attachment to and detachment from commercially available, open-toed shoes, sandals or slippers, and a system and method of use comprising such cover.

Abstract: The shoe (10) includes a sole (11), in particular having an upper part (12) on which a user's foot is intended to rest. The sole (11) includes a rear support element (14) and a rear end (15) of the upper part (12), and a front support element (16) of a front end (17) of the upper part (12). The front (16) and rear (14) support elements delimit an open space (20) with the upper part (12), extending substantially over the entire length of the upper part (12).

Abstract: An example interchangeable shoe in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure includes a sole, at least three fastening points, wherein each fastening point comprises a coupling mechanism, and at least one upper, wherein the at least one upper is attached to the shoe at the at least three fastening points using the coupling mechanisms.

Abstract: An article of footwear has hooks which may be attached to the inner and outer peripheral edge of the sole (e.g., two or more on each side) to secure different strap or upper covering options. The footwear (shoe/sandal) is only functional when the straps/upper covering are attached to the sole of the shoe/sandal via the hooks. The design of the hook provides a securing method to removably connect the straps to the sole of the shoe/sandal.

Abstract: A convertible shoe enables people to easily modify a single shoe to form a total of at least three different shoe types. This reduces the bulkiness/amount of a traveler's luggage and reduces the burden of traveling without limiting a traveler's options of available shoe types. The convertible shoe can include a front removable shoe upper to convert between an open-toe and a closed-toe shoe. The convertible shoe can further include a rear removable shoe upper to convert the shoe between closed-back shoe and a sandal-type shoe. The sandal-type shoe can include a removable strap to convert between a strapped and a strapless sandal-type shoe.

Abstract: A convertible shoe enables people to easily modify a single shoe to form a total of at least three different shoe types. This reduces the bulkiness/amount of a traveler's luggage and reduces the burden of traveling without limiting a traveler's options of available shoe types. The convertible shoe can include a front removable shoe upper to convert between an open-toe and a closed-toe shoe. The convertible shoe can further include a rear removable shoe upper to convert the shoe between closed-back shoe and a sandal-type shoe. The sandal-type shoe can include a removable strap to convert between a strapped and a strapless sandal-type shoe.

Abstract: Footwear including an integrated orthotics system provides support with progressive resistance in pronation and supenation motions of the foot during a gait cycle. The orthotics system includes an orthotic device between the mid-sole and the outsole and extend from the rear foot's calcaneus region to the forefoot region where the phalanges and metatarsal joints meets. The orthotic device includes contours mimicking a foot sole shape in an unloaded state. The orthotic system may also include a secondary external orthotic device embedded underneath the outsole to provide control in the mid foot region to achieve progressive compression resistance in the mid foot arch zones. The secondary device may be customizable to achieve a wide range of resistance level needed in mid foot compression by the wearer. The orthotics combined with the midsole and outsole provide progressive mid foot compression resistance and directional flex associated with pronatory motions of the foot.

Abstract: A sandal made of a sole base has a sole base and a decorative rope. The sole base has multiple holes formed through the sole base and multiple bottom slits formed in a bottom side of the sole base and communicating with adjacent ones of the multiple holes respectively. The decorative rope is mounted with the sole base and has a decorative portion, multiple connecting portions connected with the decorative portion and mounted in the holes respectively, and a wearing space formed between the sole base, the connecting portions and the decorative portion. The decorative portion can be plaited into different types or the decorative rope can be replaced by another decorative rope to suit for a user who prefers to have a sandal which has a decorative rope with variations in type or style.

Abstract: A customizable replacement strap converter system for flip flop sandals provides the ability to create a customized strap arrangement for a pair of flip flop sandals. Converter pegs are inserted into a stock sandal sole after the stock strap arrangement has been removed, providing a number of cord loops through which a plurality of straps may be threaded. A strap tie ring and a decorative embellishment may also be incorporated for added aesthetic appeal.

Abstract: An article of footwear comprising a sole constructed for receiving a foot having a toe section and an ankle section with at least two loops fixedly attached to the toe section; an interchangeable upper, or several interchangeable uppers, having loops for securing the upper to the loops of the sole of the footwear; such uppers and soles attached by specialized clips adapted to facilitate a wide variety of advantages.

Abstract: An article of footwear may include an upper with a first size and an outsole with a second size that is different from the first size. A midsole of the article of footwear may be configured with an upper portion that fits the first size of the upper and a lower portion that fits the second size of the outsole.

Abstract: A shoe assembly includes a main portion, a sole, and a detachable upper. The main portion includes an opening for a foot and a top portion having a first engagement feature thereon. The sole is coupled to bottom edges of the top portion. The detachable upper has a top side and an underside, at least a portion of the underside of the detachable upper having a second engagement feature thereon, the second engagement feature being configured to engage with the first engagement feature. The detachable upper covers substantially all of the top portion of the main portion.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes a sole and an upper attached to the sole. The sole includes a hard sole base forming an outline of the footwear and a mid sole resting on the sole base, the mid sole made of a softer material than the sole base to provide comfort to a wearer. The upper has sock like construction using stretchable materials to conform to shapes of the foot. The upper is attached to the sole by straps passing through the upper allowing a degree of independent motion of the upper to conform to a foot.

Abstract: A pedicure protection system is provided that is comprised of an insert worn directly on the foot and a shoe that can be worn with the insert or substituted with other shoes. The insert consists of a base (11) and a cover (10) connected by a hinge (12). The cover curves above the toenails to create a cavity. A separator (18) protrudes from the base between the big toe and second toe and helps maintain the cavity when the cover is closed. The base includes toe straps (15) (16), and a band (20) that lies across the instep stabilizing the insert on the foot and keeping the cover closed. The shoe FIG. 10 opens fully, allowing the user to place their foot on the sole from above or the side and the top closes around the foot.

Abstract: The present invention relates to footwear, particularly to a woman's shoe fitted with interchangeable attachments.

Abstract: Disclosed is assembled footwear including: an outsole including a bottom portion having a shape of a bottom of a foot, an extension portion upward extended from an edge of the bottom portion to form a peripheral rim, and a plurality of coupling protrusions positioned inside the extension portion and protruding toward the bottom portion; one or more uppers having a pair of connection holes to be selectively fitted with the coupling protrusions in order to change a pattern; and a bottom pad having a predetermined thickness to be seated on the bottom portion of the outsole, and accommodation spaces formed on a bottom surface thereof so as to accommodate the coupling protrusions.

Abstract: Disclosed is a shoe system which comprises a shoe, at least one clip, and at least one detachable upper. The shoe has a midsole portion having a sidewall surface extending around the shoe, and at least one elongated channel defined in and extending along at least a portion of the sidewall surface. The elongated channel is configured for receiving the clip in a locking fashion. The clip has a locking portion for locking within the channel. The clip connects with the detachable upper via a connection portion.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes a sole and an upper attached to the sole. The sole includes a hard sole base forming an outline of the footwear and a mid sole resting on the sole base, the mid sole made of a softer material than the sole base to provide comfort to a wearer. The upper has sock like construction using stretchable materials to conform to shapes of the foot. The upper is attached to the sole by straps passing through the upper allowing a degree of independent motion of the upper to conform to a foot.

Abstract: An article of footwear configured in the style of a flip-flop or sandal having a cover that removably attaches to the sole and/or straps of the footwear so as to enclose the toe area thereof and to cover or at least substantially cover the toes of the foot. An attaching mechanism is utilized to removably attach the cover to the sole of the footwear such that the cover can be completely removed from the sole. In one embodiment, the attaching mechanism comprises magnets and cooperatively positioned ferromagnetic members. The magnets can be placed in or on a bottom wall of the cover and the ferromagnetic members can be placed in or on the sole or these components can be reversed. Other attaching mechanisms can be utilized or placed elsewhere on the cover or sole. The cover can cover the straps used to hold the sole on the wearer's foot.

Abstract: An article of footwear with a detachable wrap is disclosed. The detachable wrap removably attaches to a lacing area of an upper and extends under the article of footwear through a channel in a midsole of the sole structure. The detachable wrap may change the appearance of the article of footwear and additionally provide support to a foot of the wearer.

Abstract: A pair of footwear items including a left footwear item and a right footwear item, each of the footwear items comprising a sole portion and an upper portion, the upper portion and the sole portion adapted for at least temporary connection to one another, the upper portion consisting of a support element having at least a first surface and a second surface and wherein each of the first surfaces includes an upper of a first style of footwear, and each of the second surfaces includes an upper of a second style of footwear, and wherein the pair of footwear items is converted between the first and second styles of footwear by removing and inverting the upper portions and connecting the upper portion removed from the left footwear item to the right footwear item and connecting the upper portion removed from the right footwear item to the left footwear item.

Abstract: An article of footwear with straps is disclosed. The article includes provisions for releasably securing the straps to a sole structure of the article. End portions of the straps are provided with separable portions that can be individually inserted through apertures in the sole structure. In addition, a thong portion includes separable portions that can be individually inserted through an aperture in the sole structure.

Abstract: A bottomless rainproof shoe cover assembly includes a shoe cover and a fixture. The shoe cover is formed into one body by injection molding. One side of the shoe cover is provided with a lateral opening. Fastening tapes are provided on both sides of the lateral opening. The lower periphery of the shoe cover is provided with protrusions. The top surface of the shoe cover is provided with protrusions to form a fixing trough. Both sides of the fixing trough are provided with a positioning hole. The fixture is positioned in the fixing trough for keeping the shoe cover in shape. The present invention provides a greater degree of coverage and convenience in use. Further, the manufacturing process, the amount of materials and the cost are reduced.

Abstract: An interchangeable footwear restraint system comprising: a sole having a top surface and a continuous bottom surface; at least one female slot clip receptacle extending into the sole, wherein the female slot clip receptacle is exposed from the top surface; and at least one male slot clip extension, wherein the male slot clip is attached to a first end of at least one strap and is received into the female slot clip connecting the strap to the sole.

Abstract: Various embodiments of an evolutionary interchangeable sandal are disclosed. Certain example embodiments described herein relate to various sandal configurations that utilize at least two main elements, including a platform sole base and a strap assembly. These elements may be joined by special fasteners that provide quick-connect or disconnect while securely maintaining sandal integrity and wearability. The platform sole base may be customized in various thicknesses and sandal sizes. The strap assembly may be customized in various shapes, colors, styles, and/or manufacturing materials. In the case of the sole tread/height enhancement addition, the soles tread and height may be interchanged as needed.

Abstract: A shoe has a sole member with an upper surface for receiving a user's foot and a lower surface for contacting a support surface. An interchangeable strap has a sole member engaging portion and may be selectively interconnected with the sole member.

Abstract: An article of footwear comprising a shoe base constructed and adapted for receiving a foot having a toe section and an ankle section with at least two loops fixedly attached to the toe section. A toe strap having two ends for securing the shoe base to the foot is removably attached to the loops proximate the toe section by a hoop like clip at each end of the toe strap. Each hoop like clip has an internal surface and two terminal ends defining a gap in the hoop and at least one spur on the internal surface of the hoop like clip proximate the gap.

Abstract: A shoe system featuring a base shoe in any size, style, or, shape, and a skin for wrapping around the base shoe. The skin may be constructed in a variety of styles, colors, materials, and designs for versatility. The skin attaches via a magnet system an in some embodiments, a notch is disposed on the tip of the skin. In some embodiments, tabs are disposed on the skin for inserting into seam notches in the back of the base shoe.

Abstract: A decorative cover (10) for a shoe (12), including a toe section (14) and a heel section (16) separated by a bridging section (18), wherein the cover (10) is at least partially resiliently expandable so that the toe section (14) and the heel section (16) resiliently bear against respective heel and toe sections of the shoe when the cover is fitted over the shoe, wherein the cover includes an upper boot section (32) shaped for engagement with a leg of a person wearing the shoe.

Abstract: A sandal which includes two molded plates which releasably lock together. The underside of the male plate contains a male lock, and its front and rear underside contain the reciprocal fasteners to secure the straps. The superior aspect of the female plate contains the reciprocal “female” releasable locking mechanism for the male lock. After the straps are secured on the male plate it is inserted and releasably locked when the underside lock of the male plate enters the superior lock of the female plate embedded in a base style (heel, flat or wedge). When the male plate with straps is the top layer its underside is the lock and its superior side is the contact support for the foot. The male plate functions as a middle lock if an insole is inserted under the straps and its underside is removably secured to a superior aspect of a male plate with a choice of hook and loop fastener. The insole becomes the final layer which hides the shoes components and provides the contact support for the foot.

Abstract: An apparatus for sandals with interchangeable upper section consists of an upper portion, a sole, and a securing system. The upper portion is the only interchangeable component, and users can interchange different upper portions with one specific sole. The securing system consists of a plurality of male connectors and a plurality of female connectors. The plurality of male connectors is connected with the sole, and the plurality of female connectors is connected with the upper portion. The upper portion can be attached to the sole, when the plurality of female connectors is traversed into the plurality of male connectors. The apparatus for sandals with interchangeable upper section consists of many different colors and styles in order to complement a wide variety of customers.

Abstract: A modular shoe system having interchangeable uppers and outsoles, comprising an internal support structure, a plurality of interchangeable first removable covers and a plurality of interchangeable second removable covers. The internal support structure includes a midsole, a heel counter and a toe box. The internal support structure has a front portion including the toe box and a rear portion including the heel counter. Each of the first removable covers includes a front upper and a front outsole. Each of the first removable covers is configured for being alternately removably attached to the front portion. Each of the second removable covers includes a rear upper and a rear outsole. Each of the second removable covers is configured for being alternately removably attached to the rear portion.

Abstract: A shoe has a sole member with an upper surface for receiving a user's foot and a lower surface for contacting a support surface. An interchangeable strap has a sole member engaging portion and may be selectively interconnected with the sole member.

Abstract: A modular shoe is provided by a two part shoe design. A first part is an internal support structure that includes a midsole portion and a heel counter. A second part is a removable cover that is configured to accept a specific size internal support structure to provide internal support to the soft material and outsole which comprise the cover. Various cover designs are configured to accept a single size internal support structure thereby providing for interchangeable cover and a plurality of shoe designs all sharing a single internal support structure. The removable cover takes substantially less packing space than a supported shoe, thereby requiring reduced storage for a traveler packing several shoe designs all sharing a single internal support.

Abstract: A shoe system for providing multiple usable shoes with a reduced inventory of shoes comprising one or more top shoes that are wearable by themselves essentially having a relatively flat sole area and a separate shoe base that includes a high heeled shape end portion and a upper surface that is recessed around its periphery said top shoes each having a raised sole portion that fits snuggly into the recessed portion of the shoe base for a friction engagement and a plurality of fasteners attached to the top shoe and the shoe base for firmly attaching a pair of top shoes to the shoe base thereby greatly increasing the wardrobe potential and number of shoes available for different occasions.

Abstract: A system for attaching a shoe upper to a shoe bottom through the use of elastic loops attached to the perimeter edge of the upper, the elastic loops being fitted to corresponding channels molded into the sidewall and lower surface of the shoe bottom. Easy attachment and removal of the shoe upper allows for replacement of the shoe upper with an alternative upper of a different color, pattern, or structure.

Abstract: A convertible shoe, having a sole defining a plurality of first attachment points and second attachment points, such as snap fasteners and pins. A heel connects to the sole, and a vamp detachably connects to the sole at the corresponding plurality of first and second attachment points.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to footwear with a shoe sole, including at least one insertable midsole orthotic. The insertable midsole orthotic is removably inserted within the shoe upper, the sides of which hold it in position. The shoe sole includes a concavely rounded side or underneath portion, which may be formed in part by the insertable midsole orthotic. The insertable midsole orthotic may extend the length of the shoe sole or may form only a part of the shoe sole and can incorporate cushioning or structural compartments or components. The insertable midsole orthotic permits replacement of midsole material which has degraded or has worn out in order to maintain optimal characteristics of the shoe sole and allows customization for the individual wearer to provide tailored cushioning or support characteristics for the purpose of orthopedic, podiatric, corrective, prescriptive, therapeutic and/or prosthetic purposes.

Abstract: A shoe system is provided that comprises a removable upper unit and a sole unit that can be interconnected utilizing respective upper and lower connecting means. The sole unit can include a support panel that can extend substantially continuously about a periphery of the sole unit. A lower portion of the support panel can be connected to an interior area of the sole unit and an upper portion can extend generally upwardly from the lower portion and be disposed circumferentially within the interior of a lower connecting means along the sole periphery. The support panel can be so configured so as to provide structural strength to the shoe system when worn to resist transverse force and reduce tactile friction of the user's foot against the upper and lower connecting means.

Abstract: A sandal system kit comprising a base, wherein a slot is disposed in the base at a front edge and a track is disposed along edges of the base; a plurality of S-clips each having a first end configured to snugly hook into the track and a second end extending outwardly from the base; and a plurality of straps, wherein each strap can be secured to the base via the S-clips, via the slot, and via a first attachment means, wherein each strap can be secured in a variety of patterns according to the user's wishes; wherein a user can construct a variety of different sandals by interchanging the straps and attaching the straps to the base in various patterns.

Abstract: An shoe assembly includes a sole and one or more detachable upper pieces that can be made from materials such as fabric, PVC, leather, plastic, rubber, other similar materials and combinations. The upper, in one or more pieces, is removably attached at spaced points on the sole, where nail-shaped posts are permanently mounted. The heads of the posts function as buttons or cleats for buttonholes, keyholes, edge loops or the like on the uppers. Interchangeable uppers can have different materials, shapes and decorative aspects, for quickly and efficiently changing the appearance and style of the footwear. Three posts can be provided, with a front post being inclined rearward and having a slot under the head or cleat, where the upper is attached, and lateral posts with heads turned outwardly. A variety of alternative configurations are possible for the uppers.

Abstract: Footwear, namely a shoe or sandal for a human foot fabricated from multiple interchangeable components which can be easily manufactured, assembled and manually replaced and interchanged by the user for purposes of design, repair or changing color and aesthetic coordination and/or component design combinations of the footwear.

Abstract: A shoe construction enables a user to attach or interchange shoe components for improving function and or appearance of the shoe construction. The shoe construction includes a base, a cover, a top attachable component, and two fasteners. The base includes a series of fastener-receiving apertures. First fastening structure surrounds the fastener-receiving apertures. The cover includes a second fastening structure matable with the first fastening structure. The top attachable component includes component ends, each of which has an end aperture and a third fastening structure, which third fastening structure surrounds the end apertures. The fasteners fasten the component ends to the base member via the end apertures and fastener-receiving apertures. The cover covers the first fastening structure, the component ends, and the fasteners. The first, second, and third fastening structures function to prevent rotation of the component ends about axes extending through the fasteners.

Abstract: A modular shoe is provided by a two part shoe design. A first part is an internal support structure that includes a midsole portion and a heel counter. A second part is a removable cover that is configured to accept a specific size internal support structure to provide internal support to the soft material and outsole which comprise the cover. Various cover designs are configured to accept a single size internal support structure thereby providing for interchangeable cover and a plurality of shoe designs all sharing a single internal support structure. The removable cover takes substantially less packing space that supported shoe, thereby requiring reduced storage for a traveler packing several shoe designs all sharing a single internal support.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention relates to an article of open-toe footwear including a sole member and a modular retaining system that allows a user to affect the appearance and function of the article of footwear. The modular retaining system includes a strap member and a plurality of coupling members. The strap member extends from an upper surface of the sole member over a corresponding user's foot between various recesses located on the surface of the sole member. The end regions of the strap member are releasably coupled with the sole member at the recesses via a releasable engagement with coupler members oppositely oriented within the recesses from a lower surface of the sole member. The releasable engagement between the strap member and the coupling members may utilize a threaded coupling configuration in which a male portion of the coupler member is threadably coupled within a corresponding female portion of the end region.

Abstract: An article of footwear including a strap and a fastener is disclosed. The article of footwear is reversible by configuring the article in two different positions. The article of footwear may include a sole having a first side configured to contact a ground surface in a first position and a second side configured to contact a ground surface in a second position. The article of footwear may include a strap that may be selectively affixed to the second side of the sole in a first position and the first side of the sole in a second position.