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Shoes with the interchangeable and inter-zippable tops

a technology of interchangeable and inter-zippable tops and shoes, applied in the field of shoes, can solve the problem of limiting the wardrobe, and achieve the effect of changing the appearance and structure of the footwear

Inactive Publication Date: 2011-11-24
STILLWAGON ELIZABETH
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[0006]The footwear of the present invention provides for a wardrobe solution in that the tops of the shoes may be modified as desired in order to change the appearance and structure of the footwear. In a preferred embodiment, the upper portion, or top, of the footwear can be removed and interchanged with another top to provide a different appearance.

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Despite these marvelous advancements in the footwear industry, there is nevertheless a challenge which exists with all footwear.
Specifically, a shoe, once created, is unchangeable and therefore, presents a limitation to the wardrobe of the because the colors, styles and materials of the shoes as manufactured are fixed.

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[0023]Referring now to FIG. 1, a side view of the shoe of the present invention showing a shoe sole having a heel is shown and generally designated 100. Shoe 100 includes a sole 102 with a heel portion 104, a toe portion 106, and a heel 108. An interchangeable top 109 has sides 111 formed with eyelets 110 sized to receive a fastener 112, such as a snap or stud, or button. The sole 102 is equipped with an array of fasteners 112 spaced along the side of the sole 102.

[0024]Referring to FIG. 2, the shoe 100 of FIG. 1 is shown with one side 111 of the top 109 detached from the sole 102 illustrating the removable nature of the top. The top is formed with a number of eyelets 110. It is to be appreciated that eyelets 110 and fasteners 112 are merely exemplary of a preferred embodiment, and that any fastener known in the art is fully contemplated herein, including but not limited to Velcro, snaps, buttons, hooks, etc.

[0025]FIG. 3 is a top plan view of a shoe top 150 of the present invention ...

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Abstract

A shoe with reversible and moveable tops is presented and includes fasteners, such as snaps or zippers, positioned all around the base of the shoe in order for the top half of the shoe to be changed. The tops are made of various materials and different styles. There can be full-covered footwear, sandal-type or any type of strapped shoe for women or men.

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RELATED FILINGS[0001]This invention has been previously disclosed in Disclosure Document Number 536219 dated Aug. 11, 2003, and this application claims the benefit of priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Applications 60 / 497,052 filed Aug. 22, 2003, 60 / 499,647 filed Sep. 3, 2003, and 60 / 529,952 filed Dec. 16, 2003, with each application fully incorporated herein by this reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates generally to footwear, and more specifically, to shoes having interchangeable parts.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Shoes have evolved over the years from simple moccasins to more elaborate and sophisticated sneakers and athletic shoes. Despite these marvelous advancements in the footwear industry, there is nevertheless a challenge which exists with all footwear. Specifically, a shoe, once created, is unchangeable and therefore, presents a limitation to the wardrobe of the because the colors, styles and materials of the shoes as manufactured are fixed...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A43B3/24
CPCA43B3/103A43B3/244A43B3/122
Inventor STILLWAGON, ELIZABETH
Owner STILLWAGON ELIZABETH
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