Interchangeable shoe coverings

Abstract

A shoe having a plurality of interchangeable top covering for altering the appearance of a shoe. The shoe includes a shoe base and at least one top covering for the shoe. The top covering is removably affixed to the shoe base. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the top covering is positioned over a top portion of the wearer's foot, in front of the wearer's ankle. The top covering may be attached by any fastening means, such as hook and pile strips, snaps, laces, or hooks. When the wearer desires, the top covering is exchanged for another top covering to alter the exterior appearance of the shoe.

Description

[0001] 1. Technical Field of the Invention[0002] This invention relates to footwear, and more particularly, to a shoe having interchangeable shoe coverings to alter an exterior portion of a shoe.[0003] 2. Description of Related Art[0004] Footwear serves two purposes for people. First, shoes serve the utilitarian function of protecting a person's feet. The second purpose of shoes is related to fashion. Shoes are oftentimes used to accentuate or complement other garments worn by a person. However, it is quite common from day to day to change the clothing worn by an individual. With a change of clothing, in order to properly coordinate the dress of an individual, the shoes usually must also match. However, specific colors and styles of shoes do not often match with the clothing worn by the individual. Thus, a person has to own several pairs of shoes.[0005] Unfortunately, owning several pairs of shoes can be extremely costly. Footwear is needed which may allow coordination with several ...

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Benefits of technology

[0012] In one aspect, the present invention is a shoe with an interchangeable top covering. The shoe includes a shoe base having a perimeter and a top covering sized to fit across an upper front portion of a wearer's foot, forward of an ankle of the wearer. The top covering is detachably affixed to the shoe base. The top covering is affixed in front of the wearer's ankle. The top covering is exchangeable, allowing the alteration of an appearance of the shoe.

[0013] In another aspect, the present invention is a shoe with an interchangeable top covering. The shoe includes a shoe base having a perimeter with a raised outer wall and a top covering sized to fit across an upper front portion of a wearer's foot. The top covering is positioned forward of an ankle of the wearer. The top covering is fastened to the raised outer wall of the shoe base. The top covering is positioned in front of the wearer's ankle. The top covering is exchangeable with other top coverings for altering an appearance of the shoe.

Problems solved by technology

However, specific colors and styles of shoes do not often match with the clothing worn by the individual.

Unfortunately, owning several pairs of shoes can be extremely costly.

However, Bauer does not teach or suggest attaching the upper portion directly to the sole base without an insole.

Additionally, Bauer utilizes a complicated and costly fastening system, which diminishes the value of utilizing such footwear.

Although Bailey utilizes a shoe having a detachable upper portion, Bailey suffers from the disadvantage of detaching a large portion of the shoe to change the appearance of the shoe, which adds considerably to the cost of the shoe.

Additionally, Hartung suffers from the disadvantage of using complicated support members to attach the upper portion to the sole.

However, Lin does not disclose a single piece of material detachably affixed to the sole.

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