Modular Shoe Apparatus

Abstract

The claimed invention is a modular shoe apparatus which is optimized for storage and for efficient use of materials, which includes stylistic upper ornamental components which may be selectively, securely and unobtrusively attached to sole components of various styles and configurations thus offering a consumer a choice in the marketplace over a traditional shoe apparatus.

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CLAIM OF PRIORITY [0001]This Application Claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 088,242 filed Aug. 12, 2008.FIELD OF INVENTION [0002]The present invention relates generally to footwear, more specifically to a shoe comprised of modular stylistic components.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0003]FIG. 1 illustrates a modular shoe device.[0004]FIGS. 2A shows a top perspective view of a sole component or a modular shoe structure.[0005]FIG. 2A shows a side perspective and side perspective view of a sole component or a modular shoe structure.[0006]FIG. 3 illustrates a side view of modular shoe device in which hook components and eye components are in a detached position.[0007]FIG. 4 illustrates an alternate embodiment of a modular shoe apparatus in which ornamental upper component is a lace to which a hook component is attached.[0008]FIG. 5 illustrates a further alternate embodiment of modular shoe apparatus in which ornamental upper component is a lace to which a hook com...

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Benefits of technology

[0025]The claimed invention is a modular shoe apparatus which is optimized for storage and for efficiently combining easily assembled, space-efficient stylistic upper ornamental components with varying sole components, thus offering a consumer a choice in the marketplace over a traditional shoe apparatus which offers a single unchangeable appearance, and requires considerable manufacturing materials and storages space. In various embodiments, stylistic upper ornamental components and sole components are sold separately. The invention disclosed herein further includes a unique shoe loop component which is specially adapted to allow for convenient assembly and disassembly of modular a shoe component, and is sufficiently durable and secure to maintain its functionality under the weight and force of walking.

Problems solved by technology

Most dwellings have standard size closets, thus the market for shoe storage devices and very limited floor space for storing shoes.

While the sole portion in standard sizes is acceptable for most people, it is a challenge to create a shoe with an upper portion and straps that fits all people properly.

While each person's feet are different, one thing all people have in common is that they are often uncomfortable when the shoe they are wearing does not fit properly.

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