Footwear combining comfort with fashion

a technology of comfort and fashion, applied in the field of footwear, can solve the problems of reducing the ability of the foot to breathe, reducing the comfort of the foot, and the comfort of the shoe is sacrificed by the comfort of the shoe, so as to achieve the effect of enhancing height and appearan

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-06-09
RODRIGUEZ HUGO
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[0010] What has been invented is an article of women's footwear which provides cushioning for comfort as well as a relatively elevated heel composed of durable material for providing fashionable ch

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In this manner, leisure footwear sacrifices fashion for comfort.
Sneakers may provide more comfort and higher heels than sandals, for example, to support the arches, but typically a sneaker substantially encloses the foot, and so reduces the ability of the foot to breathe.
Sneakers also typically require some form of fastener, such as lacing or “VELCRO®”, to

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[0025] As shown in FIGS. 1-12, an article 10 of footwear is disclosed which combines and enhances the various comfort, fashion, and health considerations of both formal and leisure footwear, such as breathability, appearance, and arch support, of footwear for multiple uses, such as commuting, everyday leisure and recreational activities, and social events such as parties. The article 10 of footwear may be used by wearers of either gender, although the relatively elevated heel 12 of the footwear, acting as a high heel, is a feature typically used by women.

[0026]FIG. 1 is a top right partial perspective view of the disclosed article 10 of footwear having the relatively elevated heel 12, which may be a high heel, atop the sole 14, with a cushion 16 above the heel 12 for supporting the ankle and the ball of the foot. In an example embodiment, the heel 12 extends from the rear portion of the article 10 toward the front portion thereof, for example, to partially extend to the intermediat...

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Abstract

An article of footwear has a relatively elevated heel composed of durable material with fashionable characteristics such as design and style as well as functional features such as arch support and comfort. The article of footwear includes a sole having a front portion and a rear portion, a heel positioned over the rear portion of the sole, an insole positioned upon the heel and the front portion of the sole, a cushion positioned on a rear portion of the insole above the heel, and a strap attached to the insole for removably securing at least the insole to the foot of a wearer. The heel has a height greater than the thickness of the insole. A fastener removably attaches a portion of the strap to the insole, and is a hook-and-loop fastener. The heel could be composed of hardened plastic.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] This invention relates to footwear, and in particular to an article of footwear which provides a elevated heel with comfort. [0003] 2. Description of the Related Art [0004] Footwear is typically divided into formal footwear and leisure footwear. Formal footwear ofttimes provides a elevated heel and aesthetic characteristics, such as sharp edges, pointed edges tooled or punched leather surfaces, and / or patent leather surfaces. Typically, formal footwear sacrifices comfort for fashion, since such footwear is not worn during recreational, leisure, and / or lengthy activities, but rather is worn for brief periods, such as for social events including cocktail parties, or during working hours within an office. [0005] In contrast, leisure footwear typically provides a low heel for ease of movement and comfort, and includes materials designed to provide cushioning for the foot during commuting between work and home, or for er...

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IPC IPC(8): A43B21/20A43B21/26
CPCA43B1/0054A43B1/0072A43B23/24A43B21/20A43B21/26A43B3/0078
Inventor RODRIGUEZ, HUGO
Owner RODRIGUEZ HUGO
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