Abstract: A sport sandal comprises a sole having at least one through hole, and a strap having at least one placing tape which is replaceably disposed in said through hole of said sole such that said placing tape is joined with said strap in various forms.

Abstract: The combination of a footwear, such as a sandal and a magnetic fastener to be used to hold together a strap and other parts of the footwear. The magnetic faster includes a first body and a base support. Both have cylindrical recesses containing cylindrical magnets mounted therein. The magnets are oriented to be magnetically attractive to each other. The first body and the base support have interlocking cooperable walls to prevent shear movement of the first body and the base support relative to one another.

Abstract: A disposable sandal is formed from a single piece of sheet material consisting of a fabric laminated to polyurethane foam. The sole of the sandal is shaped to generally conform to the outline of a human foot. A strap portion is formed as a band of the sheet material surrounding a heel portion of the sole. The strap portion is folded over and attached to a toe portion of the sole. A series of perforations are provided at the heel and/or toe portions of the sole so that the sandals may be conveniently sized to the user's foot. In a preferred embodiment, the bottom surface of the sole is embossed with a skid-resistant pattern.

Abstract: A custom orthotic sandal is formed to a biomechanically corrected shape of a user. To obtain the proper shape for the sandal, a negative cast is taken of the user's foot. A positive impression cast is then formed from the negative cast. The positive impression cast is then modified to correct for biomechanical abnormalities of the user's foot. The custom orthotic sandal is formed by adhering a moldable material on the sole of the sandal. The positive impression cast is then pressed on the moldable material to form the proper shape. The moldable material is then set and the sole is assembled into the sandal.

Abstract: A footwear system comprises an essentially oblong platform formed of an elastomeric material having a first aperture offset from a long axis of the platform adjacent to a forward end. A U-shaped cut through a rearward end of the platform forms a first strap disposed toward the forward end with a second aperture through a midpoint of the first strap and aligned with the first aperture. A fastening member passes through the first and second apertures coupling the first strap and the platform and thereby forming two separate passageways. A second strap formed of an elastic material has a first attachment means coupling a forward end of the second strap and the platform adjacent to the fastening member. A second attachment means couples a rearward end of the second strap and the platform adjacent to a lateral edge of the platform.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thin sandal made for reef and river walking utilizing a sponge-top layer directly fixed to a rubber sole as well as a single continuous adjustable elastic strap.

Abstract: Provided is play footwear having a substantially cylindrical body and a strap. The body has a trough-like depression and first and second end walls having support rings. The trough-like depression have a substantially flat bottom surface and angled sidewalls. The strap has a first portion having a first end fastened to the first end wall and a second portion having a second end fastened to the second end wall. The first portion and the second portion have a fastening means that allows the strap to be adjusted to accommodate various foot sizes when the first portion and the second portion converge.

Abstract: A water-resistant and floatable footwear and method of manufacture therefor are provided, the footwear comprising a sole including an outsole and insole, an upper member affixed to the sole, wherein said footwear is floatable in water. In particular, the insole of the footwear is constructed of the material “marine buoy;” that is, the insole has an inner structure and an outer coating, the inner structure being constructed of a thermoplastic resin and the outer coating being constructed of a vinyl polymer. The footwear is advantageously water-proof and provides buoyancy in water. The upper members of the footwear may also be constructed of the marine buoy material and they may be configured as a continuous strap or flaps that are detachably attached to each other. The outsole of the footwear may be configured in close conformity with the insole, or it may include a peripheral border extending upwardly and around the insole.

Abstract: A health-diet sandal which comprises a shoe sole having a heel portion adapted for biasing against an arch portion of a wearer's foot, and a shoe body comprising a vamp attached on top of the shoe sole to define a foot chamber between the vamp and the shoe sole, and an elongated elastic unit having two ends extended from two sides of the vamp adapted for mounting behind a heel of the wearer's foot, so as to hold the wearer's foot within the foot chamber in position. Therefore, the nervous distributed around the arch portion of the wearer's foot is able to be stimulated by the heel portion of the shoe sole for improving the wearer's blood circulation and metabolism.

Abstract: A shoe system with a sole having a top surface and a bottom surface and a generally vertical peripheral side wall therebetween. The sole has a generally horizontal forward region. A plurality of transverse slots extend through holes in the side walls and across the forward region. A strap has opposed ends threaded through the slots for securing a wearer's foot to the sole.

Abstract: The invention relates to a shoe having removable uppers. The shoe further includes a shoe base for supporting a foot, uppers for securing the foot to said shoe base, a left side wall and a right side wall of the shoe base, a left recess in at least one localized area of the left side wall, a right recess in at least one localized area of the right side wall, and at least one securing mechanism attached to each of the left and right recesses, each securing mechanism for removably securing the uppers to the shoe base. The recesses permit the uppers to be attached while simultaneously masking the fasteners.

Abstract: A toe guard for an open toe sandal is presented. The toe guard is formed of a curved panel of rigid plastic extending around and over the front toe portion of the foot bed of the sandal and can have a base wall disposed between an upper innersole and a lower outersole.

Abstract: A bathing slipper includes a sole having open spaces, and a vamp having crown-like massaging devices, the massaging devices each formed of a plurality of flexible projecting strips arranged in a circle, the projecting strips each having a conical body and a pointed top tip.

Abstract: A sandal construction having ankle and heel straps that are secured to the sandal by a pair of posts. Each of the posts is affixed to the sole at two laterally spaced-apart locations to provide the posts with substantial lateral stability. The posts preferably have a generally “inverted Y-shape,” with an inner leg secured to the sole in a first location and an outer leg secured to the sole at a second location spaced laterally outwardly from the first location. The inner leg of the post preferably extends through a slot in the sole and is adhesively secured to the undersurface of the midsole and the outer leg preferably extends along and is adhesively secured to the side surface of the sole.

Abstract: A shoe with changeable styles comprises a sole having a plurality of positioning holes; an insole being installed above the sole, a plurality of positioning nail being installed below the insole and peripherals at two sides of the insole being formed with embedding holes; and a vamp firmly securing above the insole, and a periphery of the vamp being installed with retaining surfaces bending inwards. By aforesaid structure, the positioning nails at the insole are engaged with the positioning holes of the sole. The shoes are assembled easily and quickly. Furthermore, the vamp can be pulled out easily. The user may update the color, shape and style of the shoes as desired.

Abstract: Footwear for leaving a personalized imprint on wet sand and other surfaces is accomplished through the removal of material as opposed to previous additive processes. Footwear according to the invention includes a sole portion having a bottom surface with a matrix of projections extending therefrom. Each projection is selectively removable, thereby enabling a user to remove a subset of the projections corresponding to the personalized imprint. The sole portion may form any type of shoe, including sandals, thongs, ‘flip-flops,’ and so forth. Each projection preferably has a nominal length in the range of {fraction (3/16)} to ⅜ inch and a nominal width in the range of ⅛ to {fraction (3/16)} inch, and may be circular, triangular, rectangular, square, or hexagonal in cross-section. The matrix of projections may cover the entire bottom surface of the shoe, or a non-partitioned border may be provided which surrounds the matrix of projections.

Abstract: A water-resistant and floatable footwear and method of manufacture therefor are provided, the footwear comprising a sole including an outsole and insole, an upper member affixed to the sole, wherein said footwear is floatable in water. In particular, the insole of the footwear is constructed of the material “marine buoy;” that is, the insole has an inner structure and an outer coating, the inner structure being constructed of a thermoplastic resin and the outer coating being constructed of a vinyl polymer. The footwear is advantageously water-proof and provides buoyancy in water. The upper members of the footwear may also be constructed of the marine buoy material and they may be configured as a continuous strap or flaps that are detachably attached to each other. The outsole of the footwear may be configured in close conformity with the insole, or it may include a peripheral border extending upwardly and around the insole.

Abstract: A shoe device for offsetting the affects of nerve injuries. The shoe device includes a sole having an upper surface, a lower surface, a front end and a back end. A peripheral edge extends between the upper and lower surfaces. The sole has a toe portion, ball portion and heel portion. The sole has a chamber positioned therein. An upper portion is attached to the peripheral edge of the hole for receiving a portion of the foot for removably securing the foot to the sole. A plurality of biasing members is positioned in the chamber for biasing the upper surface away from the lower surface.

Abstract: A custom orthotic sandal is formed to a biomechanically corrected shape of a user. To obtain the proper shape for the sandal, a negative cast is taken of the user's foot. A positive impression cast is then formed from the negative cast. The positive impression cast is then modified to correct for biomechanical abnormalities of the user's foot. The custom orthotic sandal is formed by adhering a moldable material on the sole of the sandal. The positive impression cast is then pressed on the moldable material to form the proper shape. The moldable material is then set and the sole is assembled into the sandal.

Abstract: A sandal comprises a sole and at least one upper. The sole is provided in left and right sides with a connection piece. A stop member is fastened with the connection piece. The upper is provided at two ends with a connection hole for connecting the stop member. The connection piece of the sole may be provided with a hooked member which is fastened therewith fixedly or detachably. The hooked member has a neck. The upper is provided with a connection hole and a fitting hole in communication with the connection hole. The neck of the hooked member is retained in the connection hole of the upper. The upper or heel strap is detachably fastened with the sole.

Abstract: A sport sandal comprises a sole having at least one through hole, and a strap having at least one placing tape which is replaceably disposed in said through hole of said sole such that said placing tape is joined with said strap in various forms.

Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a cylindrically-shaped cushion 32 for attachment around the straps 16 of footwear 14, 15 having straps 16 thereon which cushion 32 is designed to be worn between the big toe 20 and the pointer toe 22 of a user 18. The cylindrically shaped cushion has an inner fabric 36 and an outer fabric design 30 which can be made in many different designs and colors. The cushion 32 also has a split 34 running vertically therethrough which allows the cushion 32 to be opened at 38 so that it can be placed around the straps 16 of the footwear. Located on one side of the split 34 is a vertical adhesive strip 26 having a peel-off strip 27 which will adhesively seal to the opposing vertical face of the non-adhesive side 40. Also disposed on the inner bore of the cushion 32 is a horizontal adhesive strip 28 having a peel-off strip thereon 29 which is used for attachment to the strap 16.

Abstract: A shoe with replaceable vamp and insole consists of an outsole, an insole, a vamp and a plurality of anchor blocks. The outsole and insole have respectively anchor bores and anchor struts to attain replacement function. The outsole has housing chambers for holding the anchor blocks and a storing chamber for storing a dismantle tool. The anchor block has a wedge trough to engage with a latch section of the vamp to allow the vamp be replaced as desired.

Abstract: A child's sandal, having removable and interchangeable soles that may be attached to a permanent upper sole, where the bottom of the removable soles has any desired textured graphical design, such as an animal paw print or the like. A removable ornamental design may be added to an upper portion of the sandal, on top of a wearer's foot, to correspond to the underside of the removable sole. For instance, if the underside of the removable sole includes a design that resembles a bear claw track, then the removable ornamental design may resemble a bear's face and head. Similarly, if the underside of the removable sole resembles the footprint of a rabbit's foot, then the removable ornamental design may resemble a rabbit's face, head, and ears. This arrangement allows a child to choose from any number of available soles and ornamental designs to be attached to a single pair of sandals or flip-flops.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thin sandal made for reef and river walking utilizing a sponge-top layer directly fixed to a rubber sole as well as a single continuous adjustable elastic strap.

Abstract: A child's sandal system, wherein the each sandal has removable and interchangeable soles that may be attached to a permanent upper sole, where the bottom of the removable soles has any desired textured graphical design, such as an animal paw print or the like. A removable ornamental design may be added to an upper portion of the sandal, on top of a wearer's foot. This system allows a child to choose from any number of available soles and ornamental designs to be attached to a single pair of sandals or flip-flops. The designs on the underside of the removable soles are formed and shaped so that a child walking on a soft surface would leave footprints similar to the sole design. The removable soles may be attached to the underside of the upper sole by using hook and loop fasteners, threaded screws members, snaps, or any other suitable means. Similarly, the ornamental design members may be attached to the upper portion of the sandals by snaps, hook and loop fasteners, or any other suitable means.

Abstract: A shoe with a detachable vamp. The shoe includes a sole having a anchor seats encased by integral injection forming processes. Each anchor seat has a wedge slot with tow teethed elastic flaps located therein and a connecting flap bridging between the two elastic flaps. The anchor seat has a side wall adjacent to the wedge slot with a round opening formed on the side wall. The opening engages with a pushbutton through a strut which engages with an annular tenon at one end. Latch members are provided to stitch to a vamp and to engage with the anchor seats. Each latch member has two latch blades extended downwards and has teeth formed on one side corresponding to the teethed elastic flap.

Abstract: A footwear has an inner footwear body with a sole pad, and an outer footwear body with a sole pad rest. Each of the inner and outer footwear bodies has an instep member, and the inner footwear body has an adjustable joining band, so that the inner footwear body can be separably united on the outer footwear body by the adjustable joining band. When the inner footwear body is soiled, it can easily be removed and washed or exchanged for new one, thus to keep the footwear clean.

Abstract: A shoe system with a sole having a top surface and a bottom surface and a generally vertical peripheral side wall therebetween. The sole has a generally horizontal forward region. A plurality of transverse slots extend through holes in the side walls and across the forward region. A strap has opposed ends threaded through the slots for securing a wearer's foot to the sole.

Abstract: A water-resistant and floatable footwear and method of manufacture therefor are provided, the footwear comprising a sole including an outsole and insole, an upper member affixed to the sole, wherein said footwear is floatable in water. In particular, the insole of the footwear is constructed of the material “marine buoy;” that is, the insole has an inner structure and an outer coating, the inner structure being constructed of a thermoplastic resin and the outer coating being constructed of a vinyl polymer. The footwear is advantageously water-proof and provides buoyancy in water. The upper members of the footwear may also be constructed of the marine buoy material and they may be configured as a continuous strap or flaps that are detachably attached to each other. The outsole of the footwear may be configured in close conformity with the insole, or it may include a peripheral border extending upwardly and around said insole.

Abstract: A footwear. The footwear includes an outsole, an insole, a pad, and an instep strap. The outsole is provided with retaining blocks which are in turn provided with a position confining portion. The instep strap is provided in two longitudinal ends with a retaining piece. The instep strap is detachably fastened with the outsole such that the retaining piece of the instep strap is detachably retained by the position confining portion of the retaining blocks of the outsole.

Abstract: Disclosed is a slipper having an outsole, an insole and an upper attached to the outsole. The outsole includes a bottom wall and a perimeter wall extending from the bottom wall to provide a polymer insole jell receiving area. The insole includes a polymer insole jell and is provided within the polymer jell insole receiving area of the outsole. The polymer insole jell can be formed within the polymer insole jell receiving area, or the polymer insole jell can be preformed and placed within the polymer insole jell receiving area. Also disclosed is a method for manufacturing a slipper.

Abstract: A sandal construction having ankle and heel straps that are secured to the sandal by a pair of posts. Each of the posts is affixed to the sole at two laterally spaced-apart locations to provide the posts with substantial lateral stability. The posts preferably have a generally “inverted Y-shape,” with an inner leg secured to the sole in a first location and an outer leg secured to the sole at a second location spaced laterally outwardly from the first location. The inner leg of the post preferably extends through a slot in the sole and is adhesively secured to the undersurface of the midsole and the outer leg preferably extends along and is adhesively secured to the side surface of the sole.

Abstract: The combination of a footwear, such as a sandal and a magnetic fastener to be used to hold together a strap and other parts of the footwear. The magnetic faster includes a first body and a base support. Both have cylindrical recesses containing cylindrical magnets mounted therein. The magnets are oriented to be magnetically attractive to each other. The first body and the base support have interlocking cooperable walls to prevent shear movement of the first body and the base support relative to one another.

Abstract: The present invention provides improved footwear that overcomes many of the limitations of the prior art. A shoe according to the present invention, includes a sole member with an upper surface for receiving a user's foot and a lower surface for contacting a support surface. The sole member has a first sidewall and a second sidewall that are spaced apart and extend between the upper and lower surfaces. The sole member also has a slot defined therethrough, with the slot extending between the first and second sidewalls. A strap has a pair of opposed ends and a midportion therebetween. The midportion is designed to be received in and retained by the slot. The slot also has a closure member for joining the opposed ends. When the midportion of the strap is received in the slot and the closure member joins the opposed ends, the strap and the sole cooperate to form a shoe upper for receiving the foot.

Abstract: Footwear has an inner footwear body with a sole pad, and an outer footwear body with a sole pad rest. The inner and outer footwear bodies each have an instep member having an adjustable joining means, so that the inner footwear body can be separably united on the outer footwear body by the adjustable joining means. When the inner footwear body is soiled, it can easily be removed and washed or exchanged for new one, thus to keep the footwear clean. The footwear such as mules, scuffs and sandals is easy to handle and especially convenient for use in public facilities such as hotels, restaurants, hospitals and meeting places.

Abstract: An anti-flap device is formed from double sided adhesive material. The device includes a first adhesive surface which attaches to an article of footwear and a second adhesive surface which attaches to the heel of the wearer. The device allows for increased walking stability and eliminates separation of the heel from the foot.

Abstract: A tightening device adapted to equip an article of footwear, which makes it possible to hold the foot laterally, while distributing on the foot the pressure generated by the tightening device. The tightening device includes an upper flap that partially covers a lower flap. The flaps hold the foot by the tightening device which includes at least one anchor positioned on each of the flaps. The upper flap is more flexible than the lower flap.

Abstract: A combined elbow and foot protector comprising strapping members (22, 24) for strapping of the protector to the body of the user, and a sole (10) attached to a flexible base (8). The sole (10) comprises at least two rigid sections (12, 14, 16) connected to each other by a flexible joining member (20) adapted to allow the sole to be easily bent until a front section (12) and a heel section (16) form a substantial angle with each other. The protector can be used either as a shoe strapped to the foot of the user, or as an elbow or knee protector strapped to the arm or leg of the user.

Abstract: A child's sandal, having removable and interchangeable soles that may be attached to a permanent upper sole, where the bottom of the removable soles has any desired textured graphical design, such as an animal paw print or the like. A removable ornamental design may be added to an upper portion of the sandal, on top of a wearer's foot, to correspond to the underside of the removable sole. For instance, if the underside of the removable sole includes a design that resembles a bear claw track, then the removable ornamental design may resemble a bear's face and head. Similarly, if the underside of the removable sole resembles the footprint of a rabbit's foot, then the removable ornamental design may resemble a rabbit's face, head, and ears. This arrangement allows a child to choose from any number of available soles and ornamental designs to be attached to a single pair of sandals or flip-flops.

Abstract: A sandal device has an outsole, an air cushion, and an insole. The air cushion has two periphery flanges, a periphery spacing, a plurality of hollow protrusions, and a plurality of hollow sockets. An elastic woven fabric and a shock-absorbing band are inserted in the periphery spacing of the air cushion. The shock-absorbing band has two periphery recesses for receiving the periphery flanges of the air cushion. Each of the hollow protrusions has a groove for receiving a magnetic block and a collar. A coiled spring has a lower portion inserted in the respective hollow socket and an upper portion inserted in the respective collar.

Abstract: A sole capable of smoothly performing aori motion while absorbing a shock on a foot when the foot touches the ground with the outer side thereof is obtained. This sole comprises a central surface, a front bottom surface and a rear bottom surface. The central surface is formed substantially parallel to the bottom of the foot, and the front bottom surface has a first angle of inclination with respect to the central surface. The rear bottom surface has a second angle of inclination with respect to the central surface. A first elastic layer made of a material having higher flexibility as compared with the remaining portions is provided on the outer side of the boundary between the central surface and the front bottom surface to extend over the boundary. Thus, the first elastic layer smoothly deforms with a load when the central surface touches the ground, whereby aori motion can be smoothly performed while absorbing a shock on the foot when the foot touches the ground with the outer side thereof.

Abstract: A sandal construction, including a sole and a strapping system for retaining the sole of a foot. The strap system includes ankle and heel straps pivotally attached directly to inner and outer support members for ease of wear and comfort. Rivet pins pass through the exterior layers of the support members and through the ends of the ankle and heel straps and are secured by rivet heads. The ankle and heel straps may be adjusted to accommodate an individual foot, such as heel position and instep height.

Abstract: A sandal having compartments therein for storing relatively small items within the shoes of the user. The sandal having compartments therein includes a bottom sole portion and a top sole portion which are securely attached together. A strap means releasably secures a foot to the top sole portion and is securely coupled to a top surface of the bottom sole portion. Each of a plurality of compartments includes a well extending into a side of the top sole portion and a container. The container has a cavity therein. The container has a front wall, a back wall, a top wall, a bottom wall, and a pair of side walls. The front wall has an elongate slit therein for access to the cavity. The container is positioned within the well such that the front wall faces outwardly of the well. A plurality of compartments are disposed within the top sole portion.

Abstract: A sandal having an active, self-adjusting harness and method therefore typically used in the out-of-doors for rigorous activities includes rubber and synthetic materials and exhibits a lightweight robust, high-strength, flexible construction including an elongated sole for supporting a foot where the sole has a toe end and a heel end. A center toe strap is anchored in the toe end and includes a distal end fixedly connected to a front buckle. A rear strap is anchored in the heel end and has a first end and a second end extending above the sole. The first end and the second end of the rear strap are respectively connected to an inside rear buckle and an outside rear buckle. A self-adjusting harness comprised of a single strap is anchored in the toe end. The single strap includes an inside end and an outside end each extending above the sole.

Abstract: A convertible slide and method for slide-type sandals typically used in the out-of-doors includes rubber and synthetic materials and exhibits a lightweight robust, high-strength, flexible construction including a midsole for supporting a foot. A vamp is securely attached to the midsole for covering the foot and includes a pair of outwardly extending studs for providing a pair of pivot points. A rear heel strap is provided for securing the convertible slide to the foot. The heel strap is rotatively connected to the pair of outwardly extending studs for rotating between a first lowered position about the heel of the foot and a second raised position above the vamp. Finally, an outsole is bonded to the midsole for contacting the ground surface. In a first alternative embodiment, the pair of outwardly extending studs is replaced by a pair of rivets while in a second alternative embodiment, the pair of outwardly extending studs is replaced by a pair of threaded screws.

Abstract: A pedicure sandal (10) fabricated from a spongy foot form includes a base portion (12) having an outer perimeter shaped to accommodate a human foot and an integrally connected toe separating portion (18) selectively attached (20) to the base portion to form a plurality of toe-receiving loops (18a-e) for engaging and separating the wearers toes.

Abstract: A post operative shoe system facilitating recovery or the foot surgical patient is disclosed. The shoe system includes a first pair of shoes employed immediately following surgery, i.e., up to 6-8 weeks following surgery, and a second pair of shoes employed after this initial convalescent period, for a period up to 3-4 months. The first pair of shoes includes in each shoe a pre-configured rigid shoe sole, a counter assembled to the shoe sole which forms a heel, and a releasably adjustable double closure system between inner and outer vamps attached to the shoe sole and a tongue assembled to one of the vamps for releasable adjustable attachment to the other of said vamps. The second pair of shoes includes in each shoe a pre-configured rigid shoe sole with an inner and outer vamp assembled to each shoe sole which is releasably adjustably attached to one another across the top of and around the heel of a user's foot.

Abstract: A footgear sole is formed of a material with resiliency and has a uniform thickness over the entire area thereof inclusive of a heel portion. An incision is formed in the ground plane of the sole along a straight line extending via one point present at a nearly central point of the ground plane, in a longitudinal direction of the footgear. Further, a plurality of incisions are formed in the ground plane along segments defining a plurality of similar quadrilaterals each having two corners thereof placed on the straight line, in a manner being opposed to each other across the one point, and another two corners thereof placed on a second straight line present in an assumed plane including the ground plane and orthogonal to the first straight line via the one point, in a manner being opposed to each other across the one point. At walking, the sole can be easily deformed along the incisions, depending on force received from a foot of the wearer or the ground.

Abstract: An adjustable upper is inflated to accommodate the size of a wearer's foot. The upper is formed with a plurality of inflatable passages that grip the foot with a non-slipping, cushioned fit.