Foot strapping system for sandal

Abstract

A sandal includes a sole having an outer front portion, an inner front portion, an outer rear portion, and an inner rear portion; and a foot strapping system having a primary tether which has two end portions attached to the outer front portion and the outer rear portion of the sole; an auxiliary tether having one end portion attached to the inner rear portion of the sole and engaged with a middle portion of the primary tether; and an adjusting tether having one end portion attached to the inner front portion of the sole, and having an intermediate portion engaged with the middle portion of the primary tether for securing a foot of a user to the sole. The adjusting tether includes two cables, and the primary tether includes two straps.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates to a foot strapping system for a sandal or sports shoe, and more particularly to a foot strapping system for a sandal or sports shoe including an improved structure or configuration that may be easily and quickly made or manufactured with a greatly decreased manufacturing procedure and cost and that may include a compact structure that is excellent for storing and transportation purposes.[0003]2. Description of the Prior Art[0004]Typical sandals or sports shoes comprise a simplified foot strapping system including one or more straps or thongs or tethers for easily and quickly strapping or fastening or securing a foot of a user to the sole.[0005]For example, U.S. Pat. No. 4,172,330 to Kao, U.S. Pat. No. 4,530,171 to Zabala, U.S. Pat. No. 5,802,738 to Ferniani, U.S. Pat. No. 5,852,885 to Ferniani, U.S. Pat. No. 5,896,684 to Lin, U.S. Pat. No. 8,132,342 to Moon, and U.S. Pat. No. 8,819,964 to ...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The present invention provides a foot strapping system for a sandal or sports shoe that is easy and cost-effective to manufacture and has a compact structure for storage and transportation purposes. The system includes a primary tether, an auxiliary tether, and an adjusting tether that secure the foot of the user to the sole and can be adjusted for a better fit. This foot strapping system can be used in various types of sandals and sports shoes.

Problems solved by technology

However, the typical foot strapping systems may not be used to solidly and stably fasten or secure the foot of the user to the sole, such that the sandals may not be used for jogging or sporting purposes. the sandals may not be used for jogging or sporting purposes.

In addition, the typical foot strapping systems may not be easily and quickly attached or mounted or assembled to the sole such that the making or manufacturing procedures and costs for the typical foot strapping systems may be greatly increased.

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