Boot with interchangeable booties

a technology of booties and booties, applied in the field of boot, can solve the problems of limited adjustment and rendering the entire boot useless, and achieve the effect of reducing the number of bootlegs

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-03-22
COLUMBIA INSURANCE CO
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In all of the above described boots, if the wearer experiences a dramatic change in temperature, whether colder or warmer, the wearer may have little recourse in adjusting the boot to conform to the changing conditions since a single bootie is often used and the wearer has no other choice but to use the single bootie or, if multiple booties are described, the adjustment may be limited to one bootie.
Moreover, if the single bootie is damaged or lost, the entire boot may be rendered useless.

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[0023]FIG. 1 depicts shoe 10 in accordance with the invention. Shoe 10 includes upper 12, sole 14, outer bootie 20 permanently placed between upper 12 and outsole 14, first interchangeable inner bootie 30, and second interchangeable inner bootie 40.

[0024] Outer bootie 20 is any bootie that is attached within shoe 10, or between upper 12 and sole 14, which is shown to be an outsole. Outer bootie 20 includes an insulation layer for keeping a user's foot warm. In some embodiments, outer bootie 30 also has a water resistant layer to keep the foot dry. Moreover, in further embodiments, outer bootie 20 has a breathable material layer to enhance air circulation. Also, outer bootie 20 may also have a wicking material layer to help move moisture away from the foot. Outer bootie 20 can be stitched, cemented, and / or fastened with fasteners to sole 14.

[0025] As shown, first interchangeable inner bootie 30 is insulated and may have a wool layer or other material for cold weather. In a further ...

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Abstract

The invention relates to a boot having a sole, an upper placed above the sole, an outer bootie placed between the sole and the upper, a first interchangeable inner bootie removably attachable within the outer bootie, and a second interchangeable inner bootie removably attachable within the outer bootie. The first interchangeable inner bootie may be different than the second interchangeable inner bootie so that a user can, depending upon the weather conditions, select which inner bootie to insert into the outer bootie. The invention also relates to a method for making the boot.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The invention relates to a boot with interchangeable inner booties. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] A variety of different shoe constructions are typically used by the footwear industry. For the most part, each shoe construction has characteristics that make it particularly well-suited for specific applications. For example, some shoe constructions are selected for their durability, others for their flexibility and comfort, while still others are selected for their aesthetic appeal. [0003] In the category of shoe construction that withstands the elements of nature or other weather related conditions, warmth and waterproof ability are often essential and, in some cases, are imperative for survival if the wearer is outdoors for long periods of time. Generally, boots are used because they seem to provide better protection, particularly if the terrain on which the wearer walks is wet or mountainous. [0004] A boot for these conditions often has a watertig...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A43B23/07
CPCA43B3/24A43B23/07A43B19/00A43B3/242
Inventor COVATCH, CHARLES E.
Owner COLUMBIA INSURANCE CO
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