shoes

Abstract

The present invention provides a shoe that can accommodate an item that performs a specific function, allows for easy insertion and removal of the item, and prevents the wearer's foot pressure from being applied to the item. [Solution] The shoe 100 is provided with a belt portion 30 on at least one of the right foot piece and the left foot piece, and the belt portion has a storage portion 40, and has at least one of the following embodiments (A) and (B). (A) The back surface of the belt portion is provided with an opening 50 in the storage portion and a lid portion 52 that covers the opening, and opening the lid portion makes the opening an access point. (B) At least a part of the belt portion is provided with a first layer provided on the surface side of the shoe and a second layer that is not joined to the first layer and is provided relatively on the upper 10 side, and the boundary region between the first layer and the second layer makes up the storage portion, and a part of the storage portion extends to a predetermined outer edge of the belt portion, so that the predetermined outer edge makes up an access point.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a shoe having a storage part and capable of easily imparting any function or effect to the shoe.

Background Art

[0002] Recently, shoes with arbitrary functions added or parts for adding arbitrary functions to shoes have been proposed.

[0003] For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a shoe provided with a light-emitting unit having an LED, wherein the light-emitting unit is disposed in a transparent resin cover provided at the center of a band crossing the upper of the shoe, and is filled in a cut provided in a portion corresponding to the transparent resin cover on the back side of the band so as to be insertable and removable (hereinafter, also referred to as Prior Art 1). Patent Document 1 describes that by lighting the above-mentioned LED, it is possible to provide a shoe that can be favorably received by children.

[0004] In addition to Prior Art 1, shoes or insoles incorporated with a tracking device for discovering a target person (hereinafter, also referred to as Prior Art 2) have been proposed. Examples of commercially available products of Prior Art 2 include, for example, shoes (product name: GO RUN Elevate 2.0 - Where‘s My Skechers?) in which a tracking device, AirTAG (manufactured by Apple), can be incorporated inside the sole part, and insoles (manufactured by Pal Corporation) incorporated with a tracking device. By wearing shoes equipped with Prior Art 2, it is possible to grasp the position information of users such as children and the elderly during their outings, or to grasp their daily movement routes.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0005]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0006] The above-mentioned Conventional Technology 1 and Conventional Technology 2 can add arbitrary functions to shoes, but they had the following problems.

[0007] In other words, with the conventional technology 1, for example, when replacing the battery in the light-emitting unit or when washing shoes, the light-emitting unit must be inserted into and removed from the transparent resin cover through a notch provided in the part of the band that corresponds to the transparent resin cover. As a result, the operation of inserting and removing the light-emitting unit is cumbersome, and it may be difficult for people such as young elementary school children or the elderly to do it themselves.

[0008] Furthermore, Conventional Technology 2 allows the functionality of a tracking device attached to a shoe to be added simply by housing the tracking device within the sole or by placing an insole in the shoe. However, because the sole or insole is stepped on and subjected to load by the wearer's foot, the tracking device embedded in the sole or insole may be damaged or malfunction, and the shoe may also become uncomfortable to wear.

[0009] This invention was made in view of the above-mentioned problems. Specifically, the purpose of this invention is to provide a shoe that can accommodate an object that performs any function, allows for easy insertion and removal of the object, and prevents the object from bearing any weight from the soles of the user's feet. [Means for solving the problem]

[0010] The shoe of the present invention is a shoe comprising a right foot piece and a left foot piece, having an upper that covers the instep of the foot and a sole, wherein at least one of the right foot piece and the left foot piece is provided with a belt portion that covers a part of the surface of the upper, with one end joined to the upper and the other end detachably attached to the upper, the belt portion having a storage compartment, and the shoe is characterized in that it has at least one of the following embodiments (A) and (B) for putting items into and taking items into the storage compartment. (A) The back surface of the belt portion is provided with an opening in the storage portion and a lid portion that covers the opening, and when the lid portion is opened, the opening becomes an access point. (B) The belt portion is provided with a first layer on the surface side of the shoe and a second layer that is not bonded to the first layer and is provided relatively on the upper side, and the storage portion is formed by the boundary region between the first layer and the second layer, and a part of the storage portion extends to a predetermined outer edge of the belt portion so that the predetermined outer edge forms an opening. [Effects of the Invention]

[0011] The shoe of this invention, having the configuration described above, is capable of accommodating an object that performs any desired function, allows for easy insertion and removal of the object, and provides a shoe in which no weight from the user's sole is applied to the object. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0012] [Figure 1] This is a side view of the left foot piece of the shoe according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] Figure 1 shows a front view of the left foot, with the belt section open. [Figure 3] Figure 1 is a front view of the left foot, showing the opening of the housing exposed. [Figure 4] This is a side view of the right foot piece of a shoe according to the second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] Figure 4 shows a front view of the right foot, with the belt section open. [Figure 6] Figure 4 shows a front view of the right foot, with the belt closed. [Figure 7] Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view of the belt section AA. [Figure 8] This is a perspective view of a shoe according to a third embodiment of the present invention. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0013] The embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to Figures 1 to 8. In all drawings, the same reference numerals are used for similar components, and redundant explanations are omitted as appropriate. The embodiments and dimensional ratios shown in the drawings are not limiting to the present invention.

[0014] The following definitions some terms relating to this invention. The "inside" of the shoe (100) refers to the side of the shoe (100) where the foot is enclosed, while the "outside" of the shoe (100) refers to the opposite side from the "inside." The inward-facing side of the shoe (100) refers to the outer side of the shoe (100) that faces each other when the person is standing with both feet on the shoe (100), while the outward-facing side of the shoe (100) refers to the outer side of the shoe (100) that is opposite to the inward-facing side when the person is standing with both feet on the shoe (100). When the belt portion (30) is closed, it means that the attachment end (34) of the belt portion (30) is attached to the upper (10), as shown in Figure 1. When the belt portion (30) is open, it means that the attachment end (34) of the belt portion (30) is separated from the upper (10), as shown in Figure 2. The boundary region (64) refers to the boundary (gap) region between the first layer (60) and the second layer (62) in a shoe (100) in which at least a part of the belt portion (30) is provided, with respect to a shoe (100) having a first layer (60) provided on the surface side of the shoe and a second layer (62) that is not joined to the first layer (60) and is relatively provided on the upper (10) side (see Figure 7). Here, "not joined" between the first layer (60) and the second layer (62) includes both non-contact and contact states, and refers to a state in which the surfaces of the first layer (60) and the second layer (62) are not joined by adhesive means or the like. With respect to the components that make up the shoe (100), such as the upper (10), belt portion (30), and lid portion (52), the underside refers to the outer surface of the component that faces inward towards the shoe (100), and the top surface refers to the outer surface of the component that faces outward towards the shoe (100). These are both defined as directions when the shoe (100) is being worn. The reference plane (31) of the belt portion (30) refers to the surface of the belt portion (30) in the area where the accommodation portion (40) is not provided (see Fig. 1).

[0015] The shoe (100) of the present invention consists of a right foot piece (102) and a left foot piece (104), has an upper (10) and a sole (20), and a belt portion (30) is provided on at least one of the right foot piece (102) and the left foot piece (104). The shoe (100) is provided with an accommodation portion (40) in which an accommodation item (42) can be put in and taken out in such a belt portion (30), and has at least one of the following aspects (A) and (B). In the first embodiment, the left foot piece (104) of the shoe (100) having the aspect (A) is described. In the second embodiment, the right foot piece (102) of the shoe (100) having the aspect (B) is described. In the third embodiment, the shoe (100) having the left foot piece (104) described in the first embodiment and the right foot piece (102) described in the second embodiment is described.

[0016] The shoe (100) of the present invention can accommodate an accommodation item (42) in the accommodation portion (40) provided in the belt portion (30), can impart fun, arbitrary functions, designability, etc. to the shoe (100), and because it has at least one of the aspect (A) or the aspect (B), the operation of putting in and taking out the accommodation item (42) can be easily performed. Further, since the accommodation portion (40) in the present invention is provided in the belt portion (30), the accommodation item (4) is not subjected to the load from the user's sole.

[0017] [Combination of right foot piece and left foot piece] The shoes of the present invention include the following aspects.[[ID=十五]] (i) Shoes in which both the left foot piece and the right foot piece have the aspect (A) (ii) Shoes in which both the left foot piece and the right foot piece have the aspect (B) (iii) Shoes in which either the left foot piece or the right foot piece has the aspect (A) and the other does not have either the aspect (A) or the aspect (B) (iv) Shoes (100) in which either the left foot piece or the right foot piece has the aspect (B) and the other does not have either the aspect (A) or the aspect (B) (v) Shoes in which both the left and right foot pieces have the configuration (A), and the design and construction of the compartments for the left and right foot pieces are different. (vi) Shoes in which both the left and right foot pieces have the characteristics of (B), and the design and construction of the compartments for the left and right foot pieces are different. (vii) A shoe in which the left foot piece has aspect (B) and the right foot piece has aspect (A). (viii) A shoe in which the left foot piece has configuration (A) and the right foot piece has configuration (B).

[0018] [First Embodiment] The first embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to Figures 1 to 3. Figure 1 is a side view of the left foot piece (104) of the shoe (100) according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 is a front view of the left foot piece (104) shown in Figure 1, in which the belt portion (30) is separated and open from the upper (10). The state is shown. Figure 3 is a front view of the left foot piece (104) shown in Figure 1, showing the belt portion (30) open and the opening (50) of the storage portion (40) exposed.

[0019] The shoe (100) consists of a right foot piece and a left foot piece, and has an upper (10) that covers the instep of the foot and a sole (20). In the first embodiment, the present invention will be explained using the left foot piece (104) as an example, but the left foot piece (104) may be referred to as the shoe (100) as appropriate. The shoe (100) includes a belt portion (30) that covers a part of the surface of the upper (10), with one end joined to the upper and the other end detachably attached to the upper (10). The belt portion (30) is provided with a storage portion (40) that can accommodate an item (42) inside. To put the item (42) in and out of the storage portion (40), the shoe (100) of this embodiment is provided with an opening (50) in the storage portion (40) and a lid portion (52) that covers the opening (50) on the back surface of the belt portion (30), and has an configuration (A) in which the opening (50) becomes an access opening (54) when the lid portion (52) is opened.

[0020] In this embodiment, the shoe (100) having the above configuration allows for easy opening and closing of the opening (50) by operating the lid (52), and the opening (50) of a predetermined area can be used to form an access opening (54). As described above, the presence of the access opening (54) of a predetermined area makes it easy to put in and take out the contents (42) from the storage section (40). Furthermore, as in the prior art 1, if the contents are repeatedly put in and taken out through the slit, the slit may bend, making it difficult to maintain the closed state of the storage section. However, in this embodiment, since the access opening (54) is formed by an opening (50) with a significant area, the above-mentioned risk does not occur. The predetermined area refers to a significant area that allows for easy putting in and taking out of the contents (42). The embodiment will be described further below.

[0021] <Upper> The upper (10) is a component that covers the top of the foot and is sometimes referred to as the upper part. In this embodiment, the upper (10) is provided with an opening (12) at the top, a sand guard (108) that covers the toe area of ​​the opening (12), and a belt (30) that covers the upper side of the sand guard (108) and extends from the inward side to the outward side of the shoe (100). The sand guard (108) is designed to make the opening (12) large in order to make it easier to put on and take off the shoe (100), and is a component that substantially seals the toe side of the opening (12) to prevent sand and other debris from entering the inside of the shoe (100) when the shoe (100) is being worn. In this configuration, in this embodiment, the area of ​​the opening (12) where the sand guard (108) is provided can be tightened by the belt (30).

[0022] Furthermore, this invention broadly encompasses shoes comprising an upper (10) and a sole (20). For example, athletic shoes with the aforementioned sand-proof section (108) and an adjustable opening (12) are examples of shoes (100) according to this invention. However, this is merely an example, and this invention can also be applied to shoes of a type that does not have a sand-proof section (108). Moreover, shoes according to this invention can be applied to both adult shoes and children's shoes.

[0023] The components that make up the upper (10) can be any material that can be used as the upper of a shoe, such as one or more combinations of materials selected from fabric, resin sheets, synthetic leather, artificial leather, and natural leather.

[0024] <sole> The sole (20) is positioned between the sole of the foot and the contact surface of the shoe (100), such as the ground. An insole (not shown) may be placed on the upper surface of the sole (20) as appropriate. In this embodiment, the sole (20) is made of polyurethane foam or ethylene vinyl acetate, but the components and design of the sole (20) can be appropriately changed depending on the type of shoe.

[0025] <Belt section> The belt portion (30) covers a part of the surface of the upper (10), with one end joined to the upper (10) and the other end, the detachable end (34), being detachably attached to the upper (10).

[0026] The means for joining one end of the belt portion (30) to the upper (10) is not particularly limited, but in this embodiment, one end of the belt portion (30) is joined by a joining surface (32) (see Figure 8) which is sewn to the upper (10) on the inward side surface of the shoe (100).

[0027] On the other hand, the other end of the belt portion (30) forms a detachable end (34) on the outward-facing side surface of the upper (10) that is provided with a means for repeatedly attaching and detaching the belt portion (30). In this embodiment, the detachable means includes a first hook-and-loop fastener portion I provided on the back surface of the detachable end (34) of the belt portion (30), and a corresponding second hook-and-loop fastener portion II provided on the surface of the upper (10). However, the means for attaching the detachable end (34) to the upper (10) is not particularly limited. As in this embodiment, hook-and-loop fasteners may be used, or other means such as snaps, strings, or magnets may be used.

[0028] In this embodiment, as described above, a belt portion (30) is provided that covers the upper side of the sand-proof portion (108) and extends from the inward side to the outward side of the shoe (100). Therefore, the belt portion (30) also serves to tighten a part of the toe side of the opening (12) of the upper (10). However, the main significance of providing the belt portion (30) in this invention is to provide a storage portion (40) in the belt portion (30) and to allow any storage item (42) to be stored in the storage portion (40). Therefore, the belt portion (30) in this invention does not necessarily have to serve a fastening function. That is, the position of the belt portion (30) is not limited to the illustrated embodiment and can be appropriately changed within the range in which it covers a part of the surface of the upper (10), one end is joined to the upper and the other end is detachably attached to the upper (10). Therefore, the shoes of this invention broadly include shoes that do not have a sand guard portion (108) but have a belt portion (30), and lace-up shoes that have a sand guard portion (108) in which the belt portion (30) is positioned so as not to overlap with the sand guard portion (108) when viewed from the outside.

[0029] <Storage Area> In this embodiment, the storage section (30) has an opening (50) on the back surface of the belt section (30). Part or all of the opening (50) is covered by an openable and closable lid section (52), thereby preventing the contents (42) stored in the storage section (40) from falling out even when the belt section (30) is open.

[0030] As shown in Figure 1, in a shoe (100) equipped with a storage compartment (40) in which an item (42) is stored, as shown in Figure 2, by opening the belt portion (30) and opening the lid portion (52) provided on the back of the belt portion (30), the opening (50) of the storage compartment (40) is exposed as shown in Figure 3, and this opening (50) can be used as an access opening (54). Since the access opening (54) has a predetermined area, the item (42) can be easily removed. Similarly, the item (42) can be easily stored in the storage compartment (40) using the same procedure.

[0031] The storage section (30) of this embodiment has an opening (50) of a predetermined area, and since this opening (50) can be used as an access opening (54), even small children and elderly people can easily put in and take out the contents (42).

[0032] The volume and shape of the storage section (40) can be appropriately determined within a range that can accommodate the intended contents (42). In this embodiment, as shown in Figure 1, at least a portion of the storage section (40) is configured to protrude outward from the shoe (100) with reference to the reference surface (31) of the belt section (30). In other words, in this embodiment, the storage section (40), when the opening (50) is the upper surface, has a deep, bottomed shape and has a significant volume, and can accommodate three-dimensional contents (42) inside.

[0033] However, as a modified example not shown in the illustration, the storage portion (40) in the shoe (100) having embodiment (A) may be configured so as not to substantially protrude outward from the shoe (100) with respect to the reference surface (31) of the belt portion (30). In this case, it is possible to store thin storage items (42) such as paper, plate, or card-shaped items.

[0034] In this embodiment, the storage section (40) is configured so that its interior is visible from the outside of the shoe (100). In other words, at least a part or all of the storage section (40) is made of a transparent material. Transparency here includes colorless and colored transparency, and in the case of colored transparency, it is sufficient that the storage contents (42) stored in the storage section (40) are visible. Visibility here refers to the degree to which the storage contents (42) stored in the storage section (40) are visible under sunlight on a sunny day, and preferably, the visibility is such that the storage contents (42) stored in the storage section (40) are visible not only under sunlight as described above, but also under indoor lighting in buildings such as commercial facilities. Visibility also includes the degree to which the presence of the storage contents (42) stored in the storage section (40) can be confirmed, and it is preferable that any letters or patterns applied to such storage contents (42) are also visible. By making the contents (42) stored in the storage compartment (40) visible from the outside, the shoes (100) can be given an original design that is unique to each user, making it more enjoyable to wear the shoes (100). Furthermore, by storing a small light-emitting device in the storage compartment (40), not only is it more enjoyable, but it is also possible to alert vehicles to the presence of pedestrians and cyclists when walking or riding a bicycle at night, thereby enhancing safety.

[0035] However, the present invention can also be configured such that the inside of the storage section (40) is not visible from the outside of the shoe (100). In other words, the present invention includes a configuration in which the entire storage section (40) is made of an opaque material. The opaque material referred to here includes a material that has no light transmittance at all, or a material that exhibits light transmittance to such an extent that the contents (42) cannot be seen through the material. Here, "not visible" means that the contents (42) stored in the storage section (40) cannot be seen under sunlight on a clear day. If it is not visible under sunlight, it is generally also not visible under indoor lighting. By configuring the contents (42) stored in the storage section (40) in such a way that they cannot be seen from the outside, if the contents (42) contain personal information such as names and addresses, then under normal circumstances, the personal information will not be seen by others, and care can be taken to ensure that others do not realize that the contents (42) contain personal information.

[0036] The constituent members of the housing section (40) are not particularly limited, but resin members are preferred from the viewpoint of waterproofing, ease of adjusting the visibility of the inside of the housing section (40) from the outside, and moldability. For example, a resin box-shaped body with an open top and a closed bottom, and a protruding edge (flange) extending outward from the opening, can be molded and used as the housing section (40). Examples of resin members for molding the above-mentioned box-shaped body include, but are not limited to, polyvinyl chloride resin and polypropylene resin.

[0037] The method for forming the housing portion (40) in this embodiment is not particularly limited, but for example, the housing portion (40) can be formed by molding the resin box-shaped body described above, cutting out a predetermined area from the constituent members of the belt portion (30) to form an opening (50), and joining a protruding edge (flange) provided on the box-shaped body to the outer edge region of the opening (50). The method for joining the protruding edge to the outer edge region of the opening (50) is not particularly limited, but examples include suturing or bonding with adhesive.

[0038] <Lid> The storage section (40) is provided with a lid (52) that covers part or all of the opening (50), and from the viewpoint of more effectively preventing the contents (42) from falling out, it is preferable that the entire opening (50) is covered by the lid (52).

[0039] The components of the lid (52) are not particularly limited and include fabric, resin sheets, and the like.

[0040] To maintain the closed state of the lid (52), a detachable means is provided that allows for repeated attachment and detachment to the back surface of the belt portion (30). Such fastening and detaching means are not particularly limited, and examples include hook-and-loop fasteners, hooks, and magnets. However, the lid portion (52) is located closer to the user's foot than the belt portion (30), and if fastening and detaching means that create localized irregularities are provided, it may cause discomfort to the user. Therefore, from the viewpoint of minimizing discomfort to the user wearing shoes (100), it is preferable to select hook-and-loop fasteners as the fastening and detaching means. Specifically, for example, an example is provided in which a first hook-and-loop fastener portion I is provided on the back surface of the belt portion (30) and a corresponding second hook-and-loop fastener portion II is provided on the surface of the lid portion (52) as the fastening and detaching means.

[0041] More specifically, in this embodiment, a second hook-and-loop fastener II is provided on the peripheral region of the covering area that covers the opening (50) on the surface of the lid portion (52), and a first hook-and-loop fastener I corresponding to the second hook-and-loop fastener II is provided on the peripheral region of the opening (50) in the belt portion (30). The first hook-and-loop fastener I and the second hook-and-loop fastener II described above only need to be provided on at least a portion of the peripheral region of the opening (50), but in this embodiment, the first hook-and-loop fastener I and the second hook-and-loop fastener II are provided around the entire peripheral region of the opening (50). The lid portion (52) may be configured to be completely removable from the belt portion (30), but in this embodiment, from the viewpoint of preventing loss of the lid portion (52) and facilitating alignment with the opening (50), one end of the lid portion (52) is sewn to the belt portion (30) to form a lid fixing portion (53), so that the lid portion (52) can be opened and closed but not removed.

[0042] Furthermore, in order to eliminate the need to consider the alignment of the first hook-and-loop fastener I and the second hook-and-loop fastener II during the manufacturing of the belt portion (30), and to allow the lid portion (52) to be opened and closed more easily without having to align the first hook-and-loop fastener I and the second hook-and-loop fastener II during use, in this embodiment, the first hook-and-loop fastener I is provided on substantially the entire back surface of the belt portion (30), and the second hook-and-loop fastener II, which is paired with the first hook-and-loop fastener I, is provided on substantially the entire surface of the lid portion (52) on the storage portion side (front surface). Here, substantially the entire back surface of the belt portion (30) refers to an area of ​​90% or more of the area of ​​the back surface, and substantially the entire surface of the lid portion (52) on the storage portion side (front surface) refers to an area of ​​90% or more of the surface.

[0043] Furthermore, in a shoe (100) in which a second hook-and-loop fastener II is selected as the means for attaching and detaching the end (34) of the belt portion (30), as described above, by providing the first hook-and-loop fastener I over substantially the entire back surface of the belt portion (30), it is not necessary to separately provide means for attaching and detaching the end (34) of the belt portion (30) and means for attaching and detaching the lid portion (52), which is advantageous in the manufacturing process. In other words, a shoe in which a first hook-and-loop fastener I is provided on substantially the entire back surface of the belt portion (30), and a second hook-and-loop fastener II, which is paired with the first hook-and-loop fastener I, is provided on substantially the entire surface of the storage portion side (front surface) of the lid portion (52), and the second hook-and-loop fastener II is provided as a means for attaching and detaching the attachment end (34) of the belt portion (30), is advantageous in terms of the manufacturing process.

[0044] <Contents> The contents (42) stored in the storage compartment (40) can be any type of contents, as long as they are suitable for the size and capacity of the storage compartment (40), and their use is not limited.

[0045] (Transmitter for location identification) For example, from the perspective of adding security features to the shoes (100), it is preferable to select a location tracking transmitter as the contained item (42). If a child or elderly person wearing the shoes (100) containing the location tracking transmitter gets lost, their location can be identified and the search can be made easier.

[0046] In this invention, a location-determining transmitter refers to a transmitter that transmits a signal and receives the signal with a corresponding receiver, thereby enabling the determination of the location information of the user of the shoes (100). Examples include smart tags, beacon transmitters, GPS (Global Positioning System) transmitters, and Wi-Fi. A smart tag is a small transmitting device that can be attached to an item. It has wireless communication capabilities and can determine the location of the item by communicating with a corresponding receiving device. A beacon transmitter is a transmitter that periodically emits a radio signal containing predetermined identification information, and whose presence can be detected by a receiving device that receives the radio signal. Examples of beacon transmitters include transmitters for location determination that utilize short-range wireless communication standards (Bluetooth® Low Energy), radio waves, infrared rays, etc. GPS is a system that can calculate the geographical location information of a transmitting device or a terminal equipped with such a transmitting device by receiving positioning signals transmitted from multiple artificial satellites. As mentioned above, GPS is a system of receiving, calculating, and transmitting, and therefore is not strictly speaking a transmitting device, but in this invention, for convenience, it is included as a "GPS transmitting device" and referred to as a transmitting device for location determination. Wi-Fi is a wireless LAN communication method, and a transmitting device equipped with this communication function can transmit predetermined information over a network based on the Wi-Fi communication method and can estimate its own location based on communication information with surrounding wireless access points.

[0047] An advantage of this invention is that consumers who purchase the shoes (100) of this invention can select a location tracking transmitter that suits their purpose and preferences from among the multiple location tracking transmitters exemplified above, and it can be introduced at a lower cost than, for example, the monthly contract fee for a kids' mobile phone with location tracking functionality. In particular, low-cost smart tags are commercially available these days, making it possible to add location tracking functionality to shoes (100) without any economic concerns. Of course, with the shoe (100) of this invention, it is also possible to pre-determine the location-determining transmitter to be housed within, design the shape and volume of the housing (40) to be suitable for the transmitter, and then trade the shoe (100) and the location-determining transmitter as a set.

[0048] (Personal information entry tag) Another example of a containment (42) is a personal information entry tag for writing personal information such as the name and address of the shoe (100) user. Since such a personal information entry tag can be a thin containment (42) such as paper, plate, or card, it can be contained not only in a containment (42) with a significant protruding height as in this embodiment, but also in a containment (42) with substantially no protruding height. If you want to avoid having personal information visible to others under normal circumstances, and only want to disclose personal information in emergencies such as when a child gets lost, you can, for example, choose a shoe (100) in which the personal information entry side of the personal information entry tag can be stored in the storage compartment (40) with the personal information entry side facing the back, or a shoe (100) is configured in such a way that the inside of the storage compartment (40) cannot be seen from the outside.

[0049] (Items that can improve the design) Furthermore, as another example of contents (42), from the perspective of the enjoyment of wearing shoes (100) and the improvement of originality of the design, three-dimensional contents (40) that are favored by the user, or thin contents (42) such as paper, plate, or card-shaped items with pictures or designs displayed on them, can also be stored in the contents section (40). Furthermore, the contents (42) relating to this invention are not limited to the examples given above, and elements that enhance the enjoyment and design of the shoes may be added to the location-determining transmitter or personal information entry tag.

[0050] [Second Embodiment] A second embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to Figures 4 to 7. Figure 4 is a side view of the right foot piece (102) of the shoe (100) of the second embodiment of the present invention. Figure 5 is a front view of the shoe (100) shown in Figure 4, showing the belt portion (30) in an open state. Figure 6 is a front view of the shoe (100) shown in Figure 4, showing the belt portion (30) in a closed state. Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view AA of the belt portion (30) shown in Figure 5.

[0051] The shoe (100) consists of a right foot piece and a left foot piece, and has an upper (10) that covers the top of the foot and a sole (20). In the second embodiment, the present invention will be explained using the right foot piece (102) as an example, but the right foot piece (102) may be referred to as the shoe (100) as appropriate. The shoe (100) of the second embodiment is configured similarly to the shoe (100) of the first embodiment, except that the belt portion (30) has the following configuration (B) instead of configuration (A) described in the first embodiment. Therefore, the second embodiment will mainly describe configuration (B). For configurations of the shoe (100) of the second embodiment other than configuration (B), refer to the description of the first embodiment as appropriate.

[0052] Embodiment (B) is provided with at least a portion of the belt portion (30) having a first layer (60) on the surface side of the shoe (100) and a second layer (62) that is not joined to the first layer (60) and is relatively on the upper (10) side, and the storage portion (40) is formed by the boundary region (64) between the first layer (60) and the second layer (62). Embodiment (B) extends a portion of the storage portion (40) to a predetermined outer edge (66) of the belt portion (40), making the predetermined outer edge (66) a non-jointed region and functioning as an opening (54).

[0053] In this embodiment, the outer edges of the first layer (60) and the second layer (62) are joined at the joint (68). In other words, the first layer (60) and the second layer (62) are not joined inside the joint (68), and the boundary region (64) formed between the first layer (60) and the second layer (62) functions as the storage section (40). As can be easily understood from Figures 5 and 6, the joint (68) in this embodiment is a part formed by sewing the first layer (60) and the second layer (62) together so as to surround the storage section (40), excluding a predetermined outer edge (66) of the belt section (30), and the predetermined outer edge (66) serves as the opening (54). By providing the outlet (54) between the first layer (60) and the second layer (62) at the outer edge of the belt portion (30), it is possible to easily store and remove the contents (42), and even when the contents (42) are repeatedly stored in and out, bending of the outlet (54) can be effectively suppressed. In this embodiment, the predetermined outer edge (66) and the opening (54) are provided on the outer edge of the belt portion (30) on the foot-opening side, as shown in Figures 5 and 6, and the opening (54) is configured so that the direction of removal faces upward. By providing the predetermined outer edge (66) on the outer edge of the belt portion (30) on the foot-opening side and configuring the opening (54) in this way, it is preferable that the contents (42) can be easily stored and removed, and that the contents (42) will not fall out of the opening (54) when walking. However, the predetermined outer edge (66) in this invention is not limited to the configuration shown in Figures 5 and 6, and any part of the outer edge of the belt portion (30) can be designated as the predetermined outer edge (66). For example, although not shown, the left outer edge or the right outer edge of the belt portion (30) may be designated as the predetermined outer edge (66) and an opening (54) may be provided.

[0054] In this embodiment, the first layer (60) consists of a frame layer (60A) and a transparent layer (60B) that is positioned to be exposed within the frame of the frame layer (60A). The frame layer (60A) and the transparent layer (60B) are joined by a seam (69). The transparency of the transparent layer (60B) is described in the description of the transparency of the housing (40) in the first embodiment. As the interior of the storage compartment (40) is visible from the outside of the shoe (100), a thin storage item (42) with a design or other marking of the user's choice can be inserted into the storage compartment (40) as shown in Figure 6, thereby enhancing the original design of the shoe (100). In addition, a design or other marking may be applied to the surface of the thin storage compartment (42), and personal information such as the user's name and address may be written on the back.

[0055] However, as a modified example of the shoe (100) of this embodiment, which is not shown, the interior of the storage section (40) may be configured so that it is not visible from the outside of the shoe (100). When implementing such a modified example, an opaque material may be used instead of the transparent layer (60B) described above, or the first layer (60B) may be configured as a single layer made of an opaque material. For information on opacity, refer to the description of the opacity of the storage section (40) in the first embodiment.

[0056] As shown in Figure 7, the shoe (100) of this embodiment has the above-described configuration (B), and the first layer (60) and the second layer (62) are configured to be in close proximity. Therefore, since there is almost no gap in the boundary region (64) in the thickness direction of the belt portion (30), for example, when a thin-thickness container (42) is stored, as shown in Figure 6, it fits well and the position of the container (42) inside the container (42) is less likely to shift. Here, "the first layer (60) and the second layer (62) being in close proximity" means that the first layer (60) is substantially flat, does not protrude outside the shoe (100), and there is virtually no distance between the first layer (60) and the second layer (62). However, "virtually no distance" here means that no significant space is provided between the first layer (60) and the second layer (62) in the design, and does not include spaces that are unintentionally created between the first layer (60) and the second layer (62) due to, for example, deflection during manufacturing or deflection of the material due to use.

[0057] In this embodiment, the example described is one in which the boundary region (64) constituting the housing portion (40) has almost no gap in the thickness direction of the belt portion (30). However, as a modified example not shown in the figures, the present invention also applies to an embodiment in which at least a part of the housing portion (40) of this embodiment protrudes outward from the shoe (100) with reference to the reference surface (31) of the belt portion (30). For example, instead of the transparent layer (60B) in the first layer (60), a small box-shaped body with an open top and a bottom, and a protruding edge (flange) extending outward from the opening, as described in the first embodiment, can be used. In this case, the box-shaped body is placed so as to be exposed within the frame of the frame layer (60A), and the flange provided on the box-shaped body and the frame layer (60A) are sewn together to form a sewn portion (69), thereby manufacturing a shoe (100) of the second embodiment that has a housing portion (40) with a protruding height in the thickness direction of the belt portion (30).

[0058] [Third Embodiment] The shoe (100) of this invention encompasses various combinations, as described above in the section on [combinations of the right and left foot pieces]. Like a typical shoe, the left foot piece (104) and the right foot piece (102) can have the same design, or the left foot piece (104) and the right foot piece (102) can have different designs.

[0059] A third embodiment of the present invention is described below. In the third embodiment of the shoe (100), the configuration of the belt portion (30) provided on the right foot piece (102) and the belt portion (30) provided on the left foot piece (104) is as shown in (C) or (D) below. (C) Both the right foot piece (102) and the left foot piece (104) are provided with a storage section (30), and the configuration of the storage section (30) provided on the right foot piece (102) and the storage section (30) provided on the left foot piece (104) are different. (D) The storage section (30) is provided in only one of the right foot piece (102) and the left foot piece (104).

[0060] Figure 8 shows a perspective view of a shoe (100) which is an example of a third embodiment of the present invention. The shoe (100) of the third embodiment shown in Figure 8 has a different design for the belt portion (30) of the left foot (104) and the belt portion (30) of the right foot (102). That is, the shoe (100) shown in Figure 8 employs the above configuration (C).

[0061] By making the design of the belt portion (30) of the left foot (104) and the belt portion (30) of the right foot (102) different in this way, it is possible to enhance the design of the shoe and to add different functions to the left foot (104) and the right foot (102).

[0062] As a specific example of the third embodiment, as shown in Figure 8, a shoe (100) can be provided that is composed of a left foot piece (104) having the first embodiment described above, i.e., aspect (A), and a right foot piece (102) having the second embodiment described above, i.e., aspect (B). Of course, it may also be a right foot piece (102) having aspect (A) and a left foot piece (104) having aspect (B).

[0063] Although not shown in the illustration, the third embodiment includes a shoe in which either the right foot piece (102) or the left foot piece (104) is provided with a storage section (40) of embodiment A or embodiment (B), while the other foot piece is provided with a belt section (30) that is configured similarly except that it is either absent or does not have a storage section (40).

[0064] The present invention described above encompasses the following technical concepts. (1) A shoe consisting of a right foot piece and a left foot piece, having an upper that covers the top of the foot and a sole, In at least one of the right foot piece and the left foot piece, a belt portion is provided that covers a part of the surface of the upper, with one end joined to the upper and the other end detachably attached to the upper. The belt portion has a storage portion, A shoe characterized by having at least one of the following features (A) and (B) for inserting and removing items from the storage compartment, (A) The back surface of the belt portion is provided with an opening in the storage portion and a lid portion that covers the opening, and the opening becomes an access point when the lid portion is opened. (B) The belt portion is provided with a first layer on the surface side of the shoe and a second layer that is not bonded to the first layer and is provided relatively on the upper side, and the storage portion is formed by the boundary region between the first layer and the second layer, and a part of the storage portion extends to a predetermined outer edge of the belt portion so that the predetermined outer edge forms an opening. (2) The shoe according to (1) above, wherein at least a part of the housing portion protrudes outward from the shoe with reference to the reference surface of the belt portion. (3) The shoe described in (1) or (2) above, wherein the shape of the belt portion provided on the right foot piece and the belt portion provided on the left foot piece is as shown in (C) or (D) below. (C) The storage compartments are provided on both the right foot and the left foot, and the configuration of the storage compartment provided on the right foot and the storage compartment provided on the left foot are different. (D) The receiving section is provided in only one of the right foot piece and the left foot piece. (4) Having the embodiment of (A) above, The shoe according to any one of the above (1) to (3), wherein a first hook-and-loop fastener is provided on substantially the entire back surface of the belt portion, and a second hook-and-loop fastener, which is paired with the first hook-and-loop fastener, is provided on substantially the entire surface of the lid portion on the storage portion side. (5) Having the embodiment of (B) above, A shoe according to any one of the above items (1) to (3), wherein the first layer and the second layer are in close proximity. (6) A shoe according to any one of the above items (1) to (5), wherein the inside of the storage compartment is visible from the outside of the shoe. (7) A shoe according to any one of the above items (1) to (5), wherein the inside of the storage compartment is not visible from the outside of the shoe. (8) A shoe as described in any one of items (1) to (5) above, wherein the contained object is a transmitter for location identification. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0065] 10. Upper 12...Opening 20...sole 30... Belt section 31...Reference plane 32...Joint surface 34...Detachable end 40... Storage Unit 42...Contents 44... protruding height 46...Transparent box-shaped body 50...Aperture 52...Lid part 53...Lid fixing part 54... Dispensing opening 60...1st layer 60A...Picture frame layer 60B...Transparent layer 62...2nd layer 64...boundary area 66... ​​Designated outer edge 68...junction 69...Sewing section 100... shoes 102...right leg piece 104...Left leg piece 106... Notch 108...Sand-blocking section I...First hook-and-loop fastener section II...Second hook-and-loop fastener section

Claims

1. A shoe consisting of a right foot piece and a left foot piece, having an upper that covers the top of the foot and a sole, In at least one of the right foot piece and the left foot piece, a belt portion is provided that covers a part of the surface of the upper, with one end joined to the upper and the other end detachably attached to the upper. The belt portion has a storage portion, A shoe characterized by having at least one of the following features (A) and (B) for inserting and removing items from the storage compartment, (A) The back surface of the belt portion is provided with an opening in the storage portion and a lid portion that covers the opening, and the opening becomes a dispensing opening when the lid portion is opened. (B) The belt portion is provided with a first layer on the surface side of the shoe and a second layer that is not bonded to the first layer and is provided relatively on the upper side, and the storage portion is formed by the boundary region between the first layer and the second layer, and a part of the storage portion extends to a predetermined outer edge of the belt portion so that the predetermined outer edge forms an opening.

2. The shoe according to claim 1, wherein at least a portion of the housing portion protrudes outward from the shoe with reference to the reference surface of the belt portion.

3. Having the embodiment of (A) above, The shoe according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a first hook-and-loop fastener is provided on substantially the entire back surface of the belt portion, and a second hook-and-loop fastener, which is paired with the first hook-and-loop fastener, is provided on substantially the entire surface of the lid portion on the storage portion side.

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