Shoe with elastic upper

a technology of elastic uppers and shoes, applied in the field of shoes with elastic uppers, can solve the problems of no protection of the upper part, skin abrasion, and the flat soles of the shoes providing little support for the arch of the foot, and achieve the effects of reducing the modulus of elasticity, and reducing the risk of injury

Inactive Publication Date: 2013-02-28
MENEZES WILIAN BADUAY
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[0008]In the preferred embodiment of the invention the elastic fabric from which the upper member is woven has a relatively low modulus of elasticity and is accordingly easily deformed by stress. The elastic binding has a greater modulus of elasticity than the fabric of the upper and the pair of elastic straps preferably also has a lower modulus of elasticity than the fabric forming the upper. A foot may easily be inserted into the shoe from behind the crossed straps so as to stretch the straps and the upper fabric so that it closely conforms to the f

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Flip flops, however, give no protection to the upper part of the foot and their thong-type engagement with the foot may abrade the contact points with

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[0020]Referring to the drawings, a preferred embodiment of the invention comprises a plastic injected molded sole, generally indicated at 10, and an elastic upper, generally indicated at 12. In a preferred embodiment of the invention PVC is used, but a variety of polymers such as polyethylene, polyester, polyurethane, epoxy resins, and the like may be employed. Any injection moldable plastic may be used.

[0021]The sole 10 has a bottom section 12 preferably formed with a pattern of ribs or the like, usually extending laterally across the width of the sole, such as the ribs 16 visible in FIG. 2. These ribs add to the traction of the shoe against a walking surface. The sole is bounded on its perimeter by an upstanding side wall 18 at the toe section 20. At the top of the toe section 20 the side wall 18 bends downwardly and rearwardly to form a toe cap. At its rear end, the side wall 18 is raised in height relative to the balance of the side wall at 22.

[0022]The sole 10 has an upwardly e...

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A shoe comprises a molded plastic sole having an upstanding edge defining a perimeter of the sole and extending generally normally to a bottom section and an upper member formed of a sock like woven elastic fabric having a first modulus of elasticity and a foot receiving opening adhered to the inside of the sole and the upstanding edge. The woven upper member has a foot receiving opening bordered by an elastic binding which has a greater modulus of elasticity than that of the sole. A pair of elastic fabric straps having a greater modulus of elasticity than the sole have their opposed ends secured to spaced points on opposite sides of the foot opening so as to extend across the foot opening.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The invention relates to casual shoes formed with molded plastic soles and elastic uppers so as to closely conform to the wearer's foot.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Girls and women often wear casual shoes that are easy to slip on and off such as flip flops and the like. Flip flops, however, give no protection to the upper part of the foot and their thong-type engagement with the foot may abrade the contact points with the foot, such as between the toes, to produce skin abrasions. Moreover, their flat soles provide little support for the arch of the foot or the like.[0003]Modern mass production processes enable the low-cost production of easy to slip on shoes for casual wear that overcome these problems.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION[0004]The present invention is therefore directed toward a casual, low-cost shoe that is easy to slip on, closely conforms to feet over a range of sizes, provides good arch support for the foot, and is aesthetically attractive.[0...

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IPC IPC(8): A43C11/00
CPCA43C11/006A43B9/12
Inventor MENEZES, WILIAN BADUAY
Owner MENEZES WILIAN BADUAY
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