Modular Footwear System

a footwear system and module technology, applied in the field of footwear systems, can solve the problems of limited footwear fashion at a time, and achieve the effect of diffusing footwear looks and/or functionality

Inactive Publication Date: 2014-10-16
SKAGGS LINDA +1
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The patent describes a modular footwear system with interchangeable insoles. This system allows wearers to easily change insoles with different designs, patterns, colors, and materials. This provides a cost-effective solution for achieving different footwear looks and functionality.

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The most generic type of sandal consists of a sole that is held in place by a strap or straps that pass over the top of a wearer's foot and, sometimes, around the ankle While there are many different styles, fits, and colors of sandals, wearers are limited to wearing one sandal fashion at a time.

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[0008]FIG. 1 is a perspective view an exemplary modular footwear system 100. As illustrated in this FIGURE, modular footwear system 100 may comprise an outsole 110, at least one strap 130 anchored to outsole 110, and at least one removably attachable insole 120. Modular footwear system 100 may represent any type or form of footwear, including, without limitation, a sandal, such as an open-toed sandal or “flip-flop.” In addition, the various components of modular footwear system 100 may be formed of any of a variety of naturally occurring and / or man-made materials, including, without limitation, fabric, rubber, leather, plastic, and / or any other suitable material.

[0009]Strap 130 generally represents any type or form of mechanism for removably securing modular footwear system 100 to a wearer's foot. Examples of strap 130 include, without limitation, a strap system (comprising a single or a plurality of straps) configured to surround at least a portion of a wearer's foot, a Y-shaped st...

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Abstract

The present invention relates to a footwear system allowing a wearer to change styles of a sandal by detaching and attaching distinct insoles patterned with a variety of decorative designs.

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FIELD OF INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to a footwear system offering multiple style choices associated with one pair of sandals.BACKGROUND[0002]Sandals are type of footwear typically worn in warmer climates, as the wearer's foot is substantially exposed, particularly the upper part of the foot and the toes. The most generic type of sandal consists of a sole that is held in place by a strap or straps that pass over the top of a wearer's foot and, sometimes, around the ankle While there are many different styles, fits, and colors of sandals, wearers are limited to wearing one sandal fashion at a time. The present modular footwear system remedies this limitation by providing a variety of style choices all in one sandal.SUMMARY OF INVENTION[0003]The instant disclosure generally relates to a modular footwear system that includes at least one removably attachable insole. As will be explained in greater detail below, by providing a modular footwear system that includes at le...

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IPC IPC(8): A43B3/12A43B3/24
CPCA43B3/24A43B3/128A43B1/0027A43B1/0081A43B3/246A43B13/36A43B17/18
InventorSKAGGS, LINDAROBLEDO, WILLIAM
OwnerSKAGGS LINDA