footwear

Abstract

To provide footwear to which not only paper-like but also three-dimensional decorative bodies can be attached and in which the attachment strength of the decorative bodies is unlikely to decrease over time. [Solution] Footwear S1 is footwear to which ornaments 8, 9 equipped with connectors can be attached, and has fastening portions 2a, 3a, 4a to which the connectors can be attached and detached on at least a part of the upper of the footwear S1 other than the sole. The fastening portions are preferably at least one of a mesh-like planar portion 2a, a tubular portion 3a, a ring-shaped portion, and a through-hole 4a.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to footwear. [Background technology]

[0002] Various proposals have been made to decorate footwear. For example, Patent Document 1 proposes footwear with a pocket made of a transparent resin sheet into which decorative pieces can be inserted. Patent Documents 2 and 3 propose footwear in which decorative elements can be attached to the surface of the upper leather with hook-and-loop fasteners. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Utility Model Application Publication No. 55-139703 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Utility Model Application Publication No. 55-84004 [Patent Document 3] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2001-353008 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In the footwear proposed in Patent Document 1, the decorative pieces are limited to paper-like items such as photographs or name tags. In addition, in the footwear proposed in Patent Documents 2 and 3, the decorative body is attached to the footwear with a hook-and-loop fastener, which may cause the attachment strength of the decorative body to decrease over time, leading to the decorative body falling off the footwear.

[0005] Therefore, the object of the present invention is to provide footwear that can be fitted with not only paper-like but also three-dimensional decorative objects, and that does not lose its strength of attachment over time. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] One form of footwear according to the present invention that achieves the above-mentioned objective is footwear to which an ornament having a connecting device can be attached, characterized in that at least a part of the upper other than the sole of the footwear has a locking portion that allows the connecting device to be attached and detached.

[0007] In the footwear having the above configuration, the engaging portion is preferably at least one of a mesh-like surface portion, a tubular portion, a ring-like portion, and a through hole.

[0008] In the footwear having the above configuration, the decorative body may be at least one of a badge, a stuffed toy, a plate, a case, and a pouch.

[0009] In the footwear having the above configuration, the connector may be at least one of a safety pin, a snap hook, a lobster clasp, a carabiner, a ball chain, a chain ring, a key ring, a double ring, and a strap. [Effects of the Invention]

[0010] The footwear of the present invention allows not only paper-like but also three-dimensional ornaments to be attached, and the strength of the ornaments to be attached is less likely to decrease over time. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0011] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view of a shoe according to a first embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of a functional portion including a planar portion (locking portion). [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of the cylindrical portion (locking portion). [Figure 4] FIG. 10 is an enlarged view of a through-hole (locking portion). [Figure 5] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a jewelry piece having a connector. [Figure 6] 10A and 10B are diagrams showing other examples of jewelry having connectors. [Figure 7] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a shoe to which an ornament is attached. [Figure 8] FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of the ring-shaped portion (locking portion). [Figure 9] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a shoe according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a shoe according to a third embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0012] The following describes footwear according to embodiments of the present invention with reference to the drawings, but the present invention is not limited to these embodiments. Furthermore, since the footwear according to the present invention is a pair of left and right footwear that are symmetrical and have the same configuration, the following description will focus on only one side of the pair of left and right footwear.

[0013] (First embodiment) FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a shoe (footwear) according to a first embodiment of the present invention. The shoe S1 shown in FIG. 1 is a left-foot shoe, and a gear-shaped functional part F (illustrated) is sewn to the outer side of the shoe body 1, approximately in the center in the front-to-back direction and the center in the up-to-down direction. A tubular part (locking part) 3a is provided on the outer side of the shoe body 1, approximately in the center in the front-to-back direction and approximately above the up-to-down direction. Furthermore, a through-hole (locking part) 4a with an eyelet is provided at the continuation of a row of eyelet pairs formed at a predetermined interval upward toward the rear of the shoe body 1. These locking parts will be described below.

[0014] (functional part) FIG. 2 shows an enlarged view of the functional part F. The functional part F has a circular mesh-like planar part (locking part) 2a in the center. There are no particular limitations on the mesh opening of the planar part 2a, but it is preferable that the mesh opening be large enough to allow the insertion of a safety pin (connector) 81 of a can badge 8, which is one of the decorative items shown in FIG. 5. In general, it is preferable that the mesh opening of the planar part 2a be in the range of 1 mm to 5 mm. There are no particular limitations on the material of the planar part 2a, and conventionally known materials such as polyester and nylon can be used.

[0015] In this embodiment, the outer shape of the planar portion 2a is circular, but there are no particular limitations on the outer shape of the planar portion 2a, and it may be determined appropriately taking into consideration the shape of the decorative body to be attached to the planar portion 2a, etc. The size of the planar portion 2a may also be determined appropriately taking into consideration the shape of the decorative body to be attached to the planar portion 2a, etc. The attachment position of the planar portion 2a may be anywhere on the upper of the shoe body 1, but it is preferable that it be in a location that is visible to third parties when in use.

[0016] (Cylindrical part) An enlarged view of the tubular portion (fastening portion) 3a is shown in Figure 3. The tubular portion 3a is sewn to the shoe body 1 by overlapping both longitudinal edges of the belt-shaped member. There are no particular restrictions on the material of the tubular portion 3a as long as it is durable, and conventionally known materials such as natural leather, synthetic leather, synthetic fiber mesh material, thermoplastic polyurethane, and neoprene can be used.

[0017] There are no limitations on the inner diameter or axial length of the tubular portion 3a, and these may be determined appropriately taking into consideration the connector for the ornament to be attached to the tubular portion 3a, etc. The tubular portion 3a may be attached anywhere on the upper of the shoe body 1, but it is preferable that it be attached in a location that is visible to third parties when in use.

[0018] (Through hole) FIG. 4 shows an enlarged view of the through-hole (locking portion) 4a. The through-hole 4a is formed by penetrating the upper member of the shoe body 1. In this embodiment, eyelets are provided on the inner periphery of the through-hole 4a to ensure strength. If the upper material is strong enough, reinforcing materials such as eyelets do not need to be used. The size and shape of the through-hole 4a may be determined appropriately taking into consideration the shape, size, mass, etc. of the decorative body and connector to be attached to the planar portion 2a. The attachment position of the through-hole 4a may be anywhere on the upper of the shoe body 1, but it is preferable that it be in a location that is visible to third parties when in use.

[0019] Figure 5 shows an example of an ornament having a connector that can be attached to footwear according to the present invention. The ornament shown in Figure 5 is a can badge 8. As shown in Figure 5(a), a printed matter with a person's photograph or illustration is superimposed on a transparent film and pressed onto the surface of the can badge 8. As shown in Figure 5(b), a safety pin 81 is attached to the back of the can badge 8 as a connector.

[0020] Another example of an ornamental object with a connector is shown in Figure 6. The plate (ornamental object) 9 shown in Figure 6 has a plate body 91 on which a photograph or illustration of a person is printed, a ball chain 93 as a connector inserted into a hole 92 formed in the center of the upper side of the plate body 91, and a connector 94 that connects both ends of the ball chain 93.

[0021] Fig. 7 shows a perspective view of a shoe S1 to which the badge 8 shown in Fig. 5 or the plate 9 shown in Fig. 6 is attached. Fig. 7(a) is a diagram showing the badge 8 attached to the sheet portion 2a of the shoe S1 shown in Fig. 1. The safety pin 81 of the badge 8 is inserted into the mesh that makes up the sheet portion 2a, and the badge 8 is attached to the shoe S1.

[0022] 7(b) is a diagram showing the state in which the badge 8 is attached to the tubular portion 3a of the shoe S1. The safety pin 81 of the badge 8 is inserted through the hollow of the tubular portion 3a, and the badge 8 is attached to the shoe S1.

[0023] 7(c) is a diagram showing the state in which the plate 9 shown in FIG. 6 is attached to the through-hole 4a of the shoe S1. After one end of the ball chain 93 of the plate 9 is inserted into the hole 92, the other end of the ball chain 93 is connected to the connector 94, thereby attaching the plate 9 to the shoe S1.

[0024] 7, the shoe S1 has a badge 8 or a plate 9 attached to one of the planar portion 2a, the cylindrical portion 3a, and the through-hole 4a, but it is also possible to attach a decorative element to two or all of the planar portion 2a, the cylindrical portion 3a, and the through-hole 4a. Also, the shoe S1 may have a plurality of planar portions 2a, a plurality of cylindrical portions 3a, and a plurality of through-holes 4a.

[0025] FIG. 8 shows an enlarged view of the case where the fastening portion is a ring-shaped portion 5. The ring-shaped portion 5 is attached to the shoe body 1 via a tubular connector 51. There are no particular restrictions on the material of the ring-shaped portion 5 as long as it is durable, and conventionally known materials such as resin and metal can be used. There are no restrictions on the size of the ring-shaped portion 5, and it can be determined appropriately taking into account the connector for the decorative body to be attached to the ring-shaped portion 5. There are also no restrictions on the position and number of ring-shaped portions 5 provided on the shoe body 1.

[0026] (decorative body) Examples of decorative objects that can be attached to the shoes S1 include a pin badge 8 (shown in FIG. 5) and a plate 9 (shown in FIG. 6), as well as stuffed toys, cases, pouches, and the like.

[0027] (Connector) Connectors for attaching the ornament to the shoe S1 include safety pins 81 (shown in Figure 5) and ball chains 93 (shown in Figure 6), as well as snap hooks, lobster clasps, carabiners, chain rings, key rings, double rings, and straps.

[0028] (Second embodiment) Fig. 9 shows a perspective view of a shoe (footwear) S2 according to a second embodiment of the present invention. The shoe S2 shown in Fig. 9 is a shoe for the left foot, and the outer side of the shoe body 1 is made of a mesh-like sheet portion 2b extending from the front to the back. The sheet portion 2b constitutes a part of the shoe body 1. The mesh opening and material of the sheet portion 2b are the same as those exemplified in the first embodiment. A connector that can be attached to the sheet portion 2b includes a safety pin 81 (shown in Fig. 5).

[0029] In this embodiment, the planar portion 2b constitutes the outer side surface of the shoe body 1, but other portions of the shoe body 1 or the entire shoe body 1 may be constituted by the planar portion.

[0030] 9 has a tubular portion 3b and a through-hole 4b as a fastening portion, similar to the shoe of the first embodiment. However, unlike the shoe S1 of the first embodiment, the lower edge of the tubular portion 3b is connected to the shoe body 1 at the rear in the front-to-rear direction and above in the up-down direction on the outer side surface of the shoe body 1.

[0031] As ornaments that can be attached to the cylindrical portion 3b and the through-hole 4b, the same items as those exemplified in the first embodiment are also exemplified here.

[0032] (Third embodiment) Fig. 10 shows a perspective view of a shoe (footwear) S3 according to a third embodiment of the present invention. The shoe S3 shown in Fig. 10 is for a left foot and is provided with a belt 71 fastened with a pin buckle 72 as an ornament around the outer periphery of the opening 11 of the shoe body 1. The belt 71 has three through-holes 4c with grommets that resemble belt holes. In this embodiment, these through-holes 4c serve as fastening parts.

[0033] Similar to the shoe S2 of the second embodiment, the shoe S3 shown in FIG. 10 has a tubular portion 3c as an engaging portion provided on the shoe body 1 at the rear in the front-rear direction and at the top in the vertical direction on the outer side surface of the shoe body 1.

[0034] As ornaments that can be attached to these cylindrical portions 3c and through holes 4c, the same items exemplified in the first embodiment are also exemplified here.

[0035] (Other variations) Although the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments. Addition, omission, substitution, and other modifications of the configuration are possible within the scope of the spirit of the present invention. The present invention is not limited by the above description, but is limited only by the scope of the attached utility model registration claims.

[0036] For example, in the above-described embodiment, shoes are used as an example of footwear, but this is not limited to this, and the footwear may be any conventionally known item such as zori, geta, tabi, sandals, slippers, or crocs. [Industrial Applicability]

[0037] According to the footwear of the present invention, not only paper-like but also three-dimensional decorative objects can be attached, and the attachment strength of the decorative objects is less likely to decrease over time. [Explanation of symbols]

[0038] 1. Shoe body 2a, 2b Plane part (locking part) 3a, 3b, 3c Cylindrical part (locking part) 4a, 4b, 4c Through hole (locking part) 8. Can badges (decorative items) 81 Safety pin (connector) 9 Plate (decorative object) 93 Ball Chain (Connector) 94 Connectors S1, S2, S3 shoes (footwear)

Claims

1. Footwear to which an ornament having a connector can be attached, Footwear characterized in that at least a part of the upper other than the sole of the footwear has a fastening part to which the connector can be attached and detached.

2. 2. The footwear according to claim 1, wherein the engaging portion is at least one of a mesh-like surface portion, a tubular portion, a ring-like portion, and a through hole.

3. 3. The footwear according to claim 1, wherein the decorative body is at least one of a badge, a stuffed toy, a plate, a case, and a pouch.

4. 3. The footwear according to claim 1, wherein the connector is at least one of a safety pin, a snap hook, a lobster clasp, a carabiner, a ball chain, a chain ring, a key ring, a double ring, and a strap.

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