Shoes with interchangeable and inter-zippable tops

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. Alternative embodiments comprise a sole, an upper, a leg shaft, a leg shaft extension, and a finishing collar that may be combined to create a distinctive shoe. The leg shaft and the leg shaft extension may have laces or vertical zippers to provide a better fit for the user. The finishing collar, leg shaft, and leg shaft extension are configured to provide a protective layer between zippers and a user's skin.

Description

RELATED FILINGS[0001]This invention has been previously disclosed in Disclosure Document Number 536219 dated Aug. 11, 2003, and this application is a Continuation-In-Part of, and claims the benefit of priority to, U.S. Utility patent application Ser. No. 10 / 922,366, entitled “Shoes with interchangeable and inter-zippable tops”, filed on Aug. 20, 2004, and currently co-pending, which in turn claims the benefit of priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Applications 60 / 497,052 filed Aug. 22, 2003, and currently expired, 60 / 499,647 filed Sep. 3, 2003, and currently expired, and 60 / 529,952 filed Dec. 16, 2003, and currently expired, 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. De...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention is a shoe with various features and designs. The shoe has a toe portion with a twin strap, a single strap with a wide front, a dual strap across the toe portion, a string laced across the foot, a cover with cut-out panels, a cover with a child-oriented pattern, a cover with a zebra stripe pattern, a cover with a raised heel, a detachable and interchangeable top, and a shoe with a perimeter zipper. The shoe can be made from various materials and offers different fashion and aesthetic appearances. The invention allows for easy customization and interchangeability of shoes.

Problems solved by technology

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 because the colors, styles and materials of the shoes as manufactured are fixed.

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