Performance sandal shoe and method of use

Abstract

An athletic performance shoe with an open toe and an open heal for improved ventilation and comfort. The body of the shoe should be of suitable flexible material, such as the “Flyknit” fabric used by Nike, Inc. The shoe should include standard laces for enclosing the user's foot in the shoe as the laces suitably secure the shoe about the foot. The interior of the shoe should include soft, malleable padding which forms to the user's foot such that users with wide feet, narrow feet, or other factors will be comfortable in the shoe and the shoe will form around their foot without slipping or uncomfortably compressing the foot. A preferred embodiment would have a thin, highly-flexible sole. The open toe and heel being the primary features of the shoe.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application is a continuation of and claims priority in U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15 / 469,233, filed Mar. 24, 2017, which claims priority in U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 312,530, filed Mar. 24, 2016, which is incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates generally to a performance sandal shoe and method of manufacture thereof, and more specifically to an athletic shoe modified or manufactured to include an open toe and heel for improved ventilation and comfort.2. Description of the Related Art[0003]Athletic shoes designed for running, jogging, and other sports have been designed to accommodate feet of all shapes and sizes; however, those who have narrow or wide feet, arthritis, high arches, and other uncommon features can find standard footwear uncomfortable. Shoe companies have designed shoes with stretchable fabrics and soft, flexible sole...

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Benefits of technology

[0006]The present invention generally provides an athletic performance shoe with an open toe and an open heal for improved ventilation and comfort. The body of the shoe should be of suitable flexible material, such as the “Flyknit” fabric used by Nike, Inc. The shoe should include standard laces for enclosing the user's foot in the shoe as the laces suitably secure the shoe about the foot. The interior of the shoe should include soft, malleable padding which forms to the user's foot such that users with wide feet, narrow feet, or other factors will be comfortable in the shoe and the shoe will form around their foot without slipping or uncomfortably compressing the foot. A preferred embodiment would have a thin, highly-flexible sole. The open toe and heel being the primary features of the shoe.

Problems solved by technology

Athletic shoes designed for running, jogging, and other sports have been designed to accommodate feet of all shapes and sizes; however, those who have narrow or wide feet, arthritis, high arches, and other uncommon features can find standard footwear uncomfortable.

However, existing shoes still lack adequate venting and comfort which could further increase the user's experience.

While some athletic shoes and sandals have been designed and are currently sold, they rely on straps, buckles, and hook-and-loop fasteners (e.g. Velcro®) which features do not lend themselves to comfort and do not adequately form themselves to the feet of users.

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