Hole shoe
By designing drainage channels and drainage holes on the bottom of the Crocs, the problem of liquid retention in humid environments has been solved, enabling rapid drainage and improving the comfort and health of the shoes.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-16
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-31
AI Technical Summary
Existing Crocs are prone to trapping liquids on the top surface of the sole in damp environments, creating a breeding ground for bacteria and fungi and increasing the risk of foot diseases.
The top surface of the sole features a drainage groove that connects end to end, with upward-sloping drainage holes on both sides of the groove. Combined with the welt and the curved design at the front of the sole, this design allows for rapid drainage of liquids.
It effectively prevents fluid retention, keeps feet dry, reduces the breeding ground for bacteria and fungi, and improves comfort and health.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the technical field of footwear, and more specifically, to a type of clog. Background Technology
[0002] "Clogs" get their name from the numerous round perforations (holes) on their uppers. These shoes are popular worldwide for their lightweight, comfort, and ease of wear, and have become a fashionable footwear choice for leisure, outdoor activities, and even medical settings.
[0003] Crocs utilize a perforated upper (such as an array of circular holes) to allow air circulation within the shoe cavity, alleviating foot stuffiness to some extent. Their soles are generally manufactured using a one-piece molding process, with lightweight foamed resin as the primary material, offering softness and durability. However, current technology often employs a flat or simple textured design on the top surface of the sole (the surface in contact with the foot). In humid environments (such as rainy days or wading activities) or when the user's feet sweat, liquids (water and sweat) easily flow into the shoe cavity through the perforations and remain on the top surface of the sole, unable to drain quickly. This retained liquid, combined with skin flakes and temperature, creates a breeding ground for bacteria and fungi. Prolonged exposure to a damp environment can lead to maceration, odor, and even increase the risk of athlete's foot, paronychia, and other skin conditions. Utility Model Content
[0004] In order to solve the problem that water and sweat can easily remain on the top surface of the sole of existing clogs, which are mostly flat or have simple textured designs, this application provides a clog.
[0005] A type of clog includes a sole and an upper connected to the sole. The upper has a plurality of ventilation holes. The top surface of the sole has a drainage groove that extends from the front end of the top surface of the sole to the rear end of the top surface of the sole and the drainage grooves are connected end to end to form a closed loop. The opposite sides of the sole have upwardly inclined drainage holes that are connected to the drainage groove.
[0006] Preferably, the top surface of the sole is provided with a strip surrounding its edge, the inner side of the strip is an inclined surface that slopes inward toward the inner side of the top surface of the sole, and the upper is connected to the strip.
[0007] Preferably, the front end of the sole is curved upwards, and the top surface of the sole gradually slopes downwards from the rear end to the starting position of the curve at the front end. The drainage hole is located at the starting position of the curve at the front end of the sole.
[0008] Preferably, the top surface of the shoe sole is provided with a plurality of hemispherical protrusions, and the plurality of hemispherical protrusions are evenly distributed on the top surface of the shoe sole at a position that avoids the drainage groove.
[0009] Preferably, an anti-slip rubber sheet is glued to the bottom surface of the shoe sole, and the anti-slip rubber sheet has several protrusions evenly distributed on the side away from the shoe sole, with a gap between each adjacent protrusion.
[0010] Preferably, a fixing soft strap is also provided at the upper opening of the shoe upper, and the two ends of the fixing soft strap are fixedly hinged to the left and right sides of the upper opening of the shoe upper.
[0011] The beneficial technical effects of this application are as follows: a closed-loop drainage groove is set on the top surface of the shoe sole. Water and sweat on the top surface of the shoe sole flow when the shoe shakes due to walking. When the water and sweat flow into the drainage groove, they accumulate on the drainage groove and are separated from the sole of the foot. Furthermore, the water and sweat flow through the drainage groove and when they reach the position where the drainage groove connects to the drainage hole, they are discharged to the outside of the shoe sole through the drainage hole. This prevents water and sweat from being retained on the top surface of the shoe sole for a long time. Foot flakes and temperature together form a breeding ground for bacteria and fungi, which helps to maintain the health of the human foot. Attached Figure Description
[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a first angle of a type of Crocs shoe according to this embodiment.
[0013] Figure 2 This is a second-angle schematic diagram of a type of Crocs shoe according to this embodiment.
[0014] Attached reference numerals: 1. Sole; 11. Drainage groove; 12. Drainage hole; 13. Welt; 14. Hemispherical protrusion; 2. Upper; 21. Ventilation hole; 3. Anti-slip rubber sheet; 31. Protrusion; 4. Fixing strap. Detailed Implementation
[0015] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.
[0016] Reference Figure 1A type of clog includes a sole 1 and an upper 2 integrally molded from lightweight foamed resin material. The upper 2 is located on the upper side of the sole 1 and has several ventilation holes 21 to allow air circulation within the shoe cavity formed by the sole 1 and the upper 2, keeping the feet breathable and cool. The top surface of the sole 1 has a drainage groove 11 that extends from the front end to the rear end of the top surface of the sole 1 and forms a closed loop. The walls on opposite sides of the sole 1 have upward-sloping... The slanted drainage hole 12 connects to the drainage groove 11. When a person walks, the Crocs swings as the foot rises and falls, causing water and sweat on the top surface of the sole 1 to flow. When the water and sweat flow to the drainage groove 11, they accumulate on the drainage groove 11 and separate from the sole of the foot. They are then drained to the outside of the sole 1 through the drainage hole 12. This prevents water and sweat from lingering on the top surface of the sole 1 for a long time, as the skin flakes and temperature of the foot together create a breeding ground for bacteria and fungi, thus helping to maintain the health of the human foot.
[0017] Reference Figure 1 Furthermore, the top surface of the sole 1 is provided with a strip 13 surrounding its edge. The inner side of the strip 13 is an inclined surface that slopes inward toward the top surface of the sole 1. The upper 2 is formed on the strip 13. The protrusion height of the strip 13 is 0.5-1cm, and the angle between the inclined surface and the ground is 70-85°. The strip 13 forms a covering for the side edge of the heel of the human foot, making the Crocs less likely to fall off during walking. Through the inclined surface on the inner side of the strip 13, water and sweat flowing from the top of the human foot are quickly guided into the drainage groove 11, accelerating the excretion of water and sweat.
[0018] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 Furthermore, the front end of the sole 1 is curved upwards, and the top surface of the sole 1 gradually slopes downwards from the rear end to the starting point of the curve. The drainage hole 12 is located at the starting point of the curve at the front end of the sole 1. The radius of curvature of the front end of the sole 1 is 10-50mm, and the tilt angle of the top surface of the sole 1 is 1-5°. The upward curve of the front end of the sole 1 conforms to the forward push of the foot when walking. The upward curve of the foot pushes the rear end of the sole 1 up quickly and fits the foot through the leverage, making walking more comfortable. At the same time, the curve of the front end of the sole 1 causes the top surface of the front end of the sole 1 to slope downwards from the starting point of the curve. Combined with the gradual downward slope of the sole 1 from the rear end to the starting point of the curve, liquid naturally gathers in the drainage hole 12, and water and sweat are discharged more quickly.
[0019] Reference Figure 1Furthermore, the top surface of the sole 1 is provided with a number of hemispherical protrusions 14, which are evenly distributed on the top surface of the sole 1 to avoid the drainage groove 11. The diameter of the protrusions is 3-5mm. The protrusions stimulate acupoints on the sole of the foot, improve comfort, and at the same time increase the friction of the sole contact surface, reducing the discomfort caused by the human foot slipping on the top surface of the sole 1.
[0020] Reference Figure 2 Furthermore, an anti-slip rubber sheet 3 is glued to the bottom surface of the sole 1. Several protrusions 31 are evenly distributed on the side of the anti-slip rubber sheet 3 away from the sole 1, and there is a gap between adjacent protrusions 31. The protrusions 31 increase the gripping force between the sole 1 and the ground, and the gap allows external water to pass through, avoiding slippage due to the "water film effect".
[0021] Reference Figure 1 Furthermore, a fixing soft strap 4 is provided at the upper part of the shoe opening of the upper 2. The two ends of the fixing soft strap 4 are fixedly hinged to the left and right sides of the upper part of the shoe opening of the upper 2. The fixing soft strap 4 is used to hold the heel of the human foot, making it less likely for the shoe to detach from the human foot.
[0022] Although embodiments of this application have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of this application, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A holey shoe comprising a sole and a shoe upper connected to the sole, a plurality of air holes being formed in the shoe upper, characterized in that: The top surface of the shoe sole is concavely provided with a liquid drainage groove, which extends from the front end of the top surface of the shoe sole to the rear end of the top surface of the shoe sole and forms a closed loop with the first end connected to the second end, and the wall surface of the opposite two sides of the shoe sole is each provided with an upwardly inclined drainage hole, which is communicated with the liquid drainage groove.
2. The hole shoes according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top surface of the shoe sole is provided with a surrounding strip surrounding the edge thereof, the inner side surface of the surrounding strip is an inclined surface inclined to the inner side of the top surface of the shoe sole, and the upper is connected to the surrounding strip.
3. The hole shoes according to claim 2, characterized in that: The front end of the shoe sole is upwardly curved, and the top surface of the shoe sole is gradually downwardly inclined from the curved start position of the front end to the rear end.
4. The hole shoes according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top surface of the shoe sole is convexly provided with a plurality of semispherical convex particles, and the plurality of semispherical convex particles are uniformly distributed on the top surface of the shoe sole to avoid the position of the liquid drainage groove.
5. The hole shoes according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom surface of the shoe sole is adhesively fixed with an anti-skid rubber sheet, the side of the anti-skid rubber sheet away from the shoe sole is uniformly provided with a plurality of convex blocks, and there is a gap between adjacent two convex blocks.
6. The hole shoes according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper end of the upper is further provided with a fixed soft belt at the shoe opening, and the two ends of the fixed soft belt are fixedly hinged to the left and right sides of the upper end of the upper.