Foot strapping system for sandal

Abstract

A sandal includes a sole, and a foot strapping system having a primary tether which has two end portions attached to the sole, an auxiliary tether having one end portion attached to the sole and engaged with a middle portion of the primary tether, and an adjusting tether having one end portion attached to 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 tethers each include one or more anchorages attached to the end portions and engaged with the sole for solidly attaching the end portions of the tethers to the sole.

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 and that may be assembled by the users themselves.[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. ...

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 assemble by users. The system includes a primary tether, an auxiliary tether, an adjusting tether, and two anchorages for securely attaching the tethers to the shoe. The system is compact and suitable for storing and transportation purposes. Its unique design allows for quick and easy adjustment.

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.

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.

Furthermore, the typical foot strapping systems may not be assembled by the users themselves.

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