shoes

Abstract

To provide a piece of footwear which facilitates putting in and out an article and which reduces the likelihood that the stored article is damaged.SOLUTION: A piece of footwear 10 includes: a first instep part 11 for covering at least the instep of a wearer; and a second instep part 12 that is provided for covering at least a part of the first instep part 11 and that produces a storage space in-between the first instep part 11. The first instep part 11 has a function of supporting the instep of the wearer, while the second instep part 12 has two blade parts 21 and a tongue part 22 provided between the blade parts 21. The tongue part 22 is provided with a pocket that can store an article on a surface oppositely facing the first instep part 11.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to shoes capable of storing items, and more particularly to shoes capable of storing small electronic devices. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, a configuration in which a storage space is provided in the sole of a shoe to store items such as a heater or a dehumidifier is known (for example, Patent Document 1). Also known is a configuration in which a transmitter is placed in the sole of a shoe to determine the location of a person being searched for (for example, Patent Document 2). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Utility Model Application Publication No. 60-29502 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-357268 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] Generally, when a storage space is provided in the sole of a shoe, there is a problem that it is difficult to put items in and take them out.

[0005] In addition, since the shoe sole is subjected to a force equal to or greater than the body weight and vibrations are easily transmitted, there is a problem that the items stored in the storage space are easily damaged in the configurations in which items are stored in the shoe sole as described in Patent Documents 1 and 2. This problem is particularly pronounced when the items to be stored are electronic devices.

[0006] The present disclosure has been made in consideration of the above-mentioned problems, and aims to provide shoes that allow items to be easily put in and taken out and that prevent the stored items from being destroyed. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] In order to achieve the above object, the shoe according to the present disclosure comprises: The first upper part is for covering at least the upper part of the wearer, and the second upper part is provided to cover at least a part of the first upper part, and a storage space is formed between the first upper part and the second upper part. The first upper portion has a function of holding the wearer's upper, The second upper portion has opposing wing portions and a tongue portion located between the wing portions, The tongue portion has a pocket on the surface facing the first upper portion that can store items. It is characterized by: [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] According to the present disclosure, it is possible to provide shoes that allow items to be easily put in and taken out and that prevent the stored items from being destroyed. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] 1 is a side view of a shoe according to a first embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 1 is a partial exploded view of a shoe according to a first embodiment. [Figure 3] Fig. 3(a) is a diagram showing a state in which the flap of the shoe according to embodiment 1 is closed, and Fig. 3(b) is a diagram showing a state in which the flap is pulled out. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating the shoe according to the first embodiment with the flap removed. [Figure 5] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a shoe storage space according to the first embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a side view of a shoe according to a second embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is a partial exploded view of a shoe according to a second embodiment. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a view showing the state in which the flap and tongue of the shoe according to the second embodiment are pulled out. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0010] Hereinafter, shoes 10 and 50 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0011] (Embodiment 1) 1 and 2, the shoe 10 comprises a first upper 11, a second upper 12, a rubber band 13, a waistband 14, a backstay 15, a heel tape 16, a sole 17, and an opening 18. The first upper 11, the second upper 12, the rubber band 13, the waistband 14, the backstay 15, and the heel tape 16 are made of known materials such as natural leather, artificial leather, cloth, etc. The sole 17 is also made of known materials such as leather, rubber, urethane, etc.

[0012] 2 shows the state in which the second upper 12 is separated from the first upper 11. In the shoe 10 of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the second upper 12 is arranged so as to overlap the first upper 11, and as shown in FIG. 5, etc., a storage space 30 is formed between the first upper 11 and the second upper 12. In this embodiment, any item, such as a small electronic device such as a GPS transmitter, a pedometer, or an accelerometer, can be placed in the pocket (storage section) 25 provided in the storage space 30.

[0013] The first upper 11 covers the wearer's midfoot to forefoot. The first upper 11, waist 14, and heel tape 16 form an upper that covers the wearer's foot. The lower ends of the first upper 11, waist 14, and heel tape 16 are connected to the sole 17. In addition, an opening 18 is provided at the upper end of the first upper 11 and waist 14. As shown in FIG. 2, the shoe 10 is provided with flat rubber 13. By providing the shoe 10 with flat rubber 13, the first upper 11 can conform to the various shapes of the wearer's feet due to the elasticity of the flat rubber 13, allowing the shoe 10 to walk comfortably.

[0014] The first upper 11 contacts the foot of the wearer of the shoe 10 and presses down on the instep, preventing the shoe 10 from slipping off. The first upper 11 also functions to reduce heel lift. As will be described later, the shoe 10 of this embodiment has the first upper 11 and the second upper 12 positioned to cover the instep of the wearer, but the first upper 11 alone can fulfill the function of pressing down on the instep. The first upper 11, flat elastic 13, waistband 14, backstay 15, heel tape 16, sole 17, and collar 18, excluding the second upper 12, constitute the shoe, or so-called slip-on.

[0015] In addition, the first upper 11 preferably has a cushion 11a at least at a position overlapping the pocket 25 of the tongue 22. Any elastic material such as sponge can be used as the cushion 11a. As will be described later, the tongue 22 is provided with a pocket 25. By providing the cushion 11a, the items stored in the pocket 25 will come into contact with the foot through the first upper 11, causing a foreign body sensation to the wearer, and the deterioration of wearing comfort can be prevented.

[0016] As shown in Figure 2, the second upper part 12 is arranged to cover the first upper part 11. As shown in Figure 1, it is arranged on the part where the wearer's instep is located. By arranging the second upper part 12 to cover the first upper part 11, a storage space 30 is formed between the first upper part 11 and the second upper part 12, as shown in Figure 5 etc. In addition, the second upper part 12 only needs to cover the first upper part 11 at least in the position that covers the wearer's instep, and does not need to cover the first upper part 11 entirely.

[0017] As shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, the second upper portion 12 includes wings 21, a tongue 22, eyelets 23, laces 24, a pocket 25, and a flap 26.

[0018] Two wing portions 21 are arranged on either side of the instep, each extending upward from the side of the instep toward the center in the midfoot region, and extending along the sole in the forefoot region. Multiple eyelets 23 are provided at the upper ends of the wing portions 21 in the midfoot region of the shoe 10, and laces 24 are threaded through the eyelets 23. Any laces can be used as the laces 24. It is preferable that the laces 24 be stretchy so that items can be easily put in and taken out.

[0019] Tongue 22 is disposed between wings 21. As shown in FIG. 4, tongue 22 is disposed between wings 21 and first upper 11 in the midfoot region of shoe 10. In this embodiment, tongue 22 is a pocket tongue. Specifically, two ends 22a of tongue 22 extending from opening 18 toward the toe of shoe 10 are fixed to wings 21, respectively. Additionally, tongue 22 has two folds 22b on both sides of the wearer's instep, forming a bag-like structure.

[0020] By making the tongue 22 bag-shaped as shown in FIG. 4, the height of the storage space 30 can be adjusted depending on the items to be stored. By pulling the folds 22b of the tongue 22 toward both sides of the instep and aligning the tongue 22 with the wing 21 and / or first upper 11, the height of the storage space 30 can be lowered. When storing items, the center of the tongue 22 is raised and separated from the first upper 11, thereby widening the storage space 30. In this way, since the tongue 22 of the shoe 10 of this embodiment has a bag-shaped structure, the height of the storage space 30 can be adjusted depending on the height of the items to be stored. Furthermore, when items are stored in the pocket 25, the items are less likely to come into contact with the wearer.

[0021] As shown in Figures 4 and 5, the pocket 25 is provided on the surface of the tongue 22 facing the first upper portion 11. As shown in Figure 5, the pocket 25 is provided on the upper side of the portion where the wearer's instep is located. As shown in Figure 4, the pocket 25 has an insertion opening 25a on the opening 18 side for inserting items. The planar shape of the pocket 25 can be formed into any shape, for example, a square. The shape of the pocket 25 can also be formed to match the shape of the item to be stored, for example, an electronic device.

[0022] In this embodiment, as shown in Figures 4 and 5, the pocket 25 is provided on the tongue 22 of the second upper 12. As a result, as shown in Figure 5, the stored item 40 is arranged along the tongue 22, so that the item 40 stored in the pocket 25 is less likely to come into contact with the first upper 11. Therefore, the item is less likely to come into contact with the first upper 11, and the item 40 is prevented from impairing the comfort of the shoe.

[0023] As shown in Figures 3(a) and 3(b), the flap 26 is provided at the end of the tongue 22 on the opening 18 side. Figure 3(a) shows the flap 26 in a closed state, and Figure 3(b) shows the flap 26 in a pulled-out state. The flap 26 is made of leather, cloth, or the like, and is formed in a substantially rectangular shape as shown in Figure 3(b). One end of the flap 26 is fixed to the end of the tongue 22 on the opening 18 side by any means such as stitching or adhesive. Meanwhile, as shown in Figure 3(b), the other end of the flap 26 is not fixed.

[0024] As shown in Figure 3 (a), the flap 26 is arranged to cover the entrance of the storage space 30, thereby hiding the storage space 30 and making it impossible to see the stored items. When taking out an item, the flap 26 can be opened and the item can be easily taken out of the storage space 30. As shown in Figure 3, the flap 26 is arranged along the first upper part 11. Note that the end of the flap 26 may be inserted into the storage space 30. The other end of the flap 26 may be detachably fixed to the first upper part 11 or the second upper part 12 by a fastening means such as a hook-and-loop fastener.

[0025] Furthermore, if the item 40 stored in the pocket 25 is a GPS transmitter, it is possible to ascertain the wearer's location information, measure the distance traveled, and check whether the wearer has entered a dangerous area, etc. Furthermore, if an accelerometer is stored, it is possible to detect whether the wearer has fallen, etc. Additionally, if the item 40 is a pedometer, it is possible to check the number of steps taken by the wearer and manage health, etc. Any one of these functions may be provided, or any combination of functions may be used. Furthermore, the number of items 40 stored is not limited to one, and multiple items may be stored.

[0026] In the shoe 10 of this embodiment, the first upper 11 and the second upper 12 are overlapped to form a space, so the storage space 30 is located in the instep, making it easy to replace the item 40. In addition, since the item 40 is stored in the instep of the wearer, it is possible to prevent the stored item 40 from being broken by external forces such as the wearer's body weight.

[0027] In addition, since the first upper portion 11 has the function of holding the instep, there is no need for the second upper portion 12 to hold down the instep of the wearer. Also, since the pocket 25 is located on the second upper portion 12 side, it is possible to prevent the item 40 stored in the pocket 25 of the second upper portion 12 from hitting the instep of the wearer. Therefore, the foot comfort is less affected by the shape of the stored item 40, and it is possible to obtain the effect of reducing the feeling of foreign objects hitting the foot. In addition, if the first upper portion 11 is provided with a cushion 11a, it is possible to further prevent the item 40 from impairing the comfort of wearing the shoes.

[0028] Furthermore, by providing second upper 12 with tongue 22 having a pouch structure and wings 21 positioned on both sides of tongue 22, the appearance of shoe 10 can be made to resemble the designs of shoes commonly seen on the market, and the aesthetic appeal of shoe 10 is not impaired. Also, even when item 40 is stored, the space in which item 40 is stored is hidden by wings 21, making it difficult to see that item 40 is stored underneath. Therefore, shoe 10 of this embodiment can simultaneously achieve the functions of holding down the instep and providing storage space while maintaining a fashionable style.

[0029] The shoes 10 according to the embodiment are particularly effective when used as shoes for a person who needs to search (a person who needs to search). An example of a person who needs to search is a dementia patient.

[0030] As described above, the shoes 10 of this embodiment allow for easy storage and removal of the item 40. Therefore, when the person in need of search does not show symptoms such as wandering, the item 40 (e.g., a GPS transmitter) can be removed, and the item 40 can be put in once symptoms begin to appear. This makes it possible to store the item 40 when needed depending on the symptoms. In addition, since the item 40 to be stored can be changed depending on the symptoms, the function can also be changed depending on the symptoms.

[0031] Furthermore, as described above, the comfort of the shoes 10 of this embodiment is not significantly affected by the presence or absence of the item 40. Dementia patients are particularly sensitive to the feeling of wearing shoes, and if they experience a foreign body sensation, they may avoid wearing the shoes or remove the GPS transmitter. However, the shoes 10 of this embodiment are less likely to cause a foreign body sensation, so such problems can be prevented.

[0032] Furthermore, because the appearance of the shoes 10 can be designed to be similar to known shoes that do not have a storage space, even when the symptoms of dementia progress, the shoes are easily recognized as known shoes and the person is unlikely to refuse to wear them. Also, as described above, because it is easy to take items in and out depending on the symptoms, the person can get used to the shoes 10 from an early stage of symptoms, and when it becomes necessary to use a GPS transmitter or the like, the familiar shoes 10 can be used as shoes that can be used for searching.

[0033] (Embodiment 2) A shoe 50 according to embodiment 2 will be described with reference to the drawings. Features common to embodiment 1 will be denoted by the same reference numerals and detailed description will be omitted.

[0034] As shown in Figures 6 and 7, the shoe 50 according to the second embodiment comprises a first upper 11, a second upper 52, a rubber band 13, a waistband 14, a sole 17, an opening 18, a pull strap 53, and an outsole 54. The first upper 11, the second upper 52, the rubber band 13, the waistband 14, the sole 17, an opening 18, a pull strap 53, and an outsole 54 are made of known materials such as natural leather, artificial leather, and cloth. The sole 17 is also made of known materials such as leather, rubber, and urethane. The sole 17 of this embodiment has a multi-layer structure including a midsole and an outsole.

[0035] 7 shows the state in which the second upper 52 is separated from the first upper 11. In the shoe 50 of this embodiment, as in the first embodiment, the second upper 52 is arranged to overlap the first upper 11, as shown in FIG. 7. As a result, as in FIG. 5 of the first embodiment, a storage space 30 is formed between the first upper 11 and the second upper 52. Any item, such as a GPS transmitter, can be placed in the pocket (storage section) 25 provided in the storage space 30.

[0036] The first upper 11 covers the wearer's midfoot to forefoot, and the first upper 11, the waist 14, and the outboard 54 constitute an upper that covers the wearer's foot. As shown in Figure 7, the shoe 50 is equipped with a flat rubber band 13, which allows the first upper 11 to conform to the various shapes of the wearer's feet through the expansion and contraction of the flat rubber band 13. In addition, the first upper 11 preferably has a cushion 11a at least at a position that overlaps with the pocket 25 of the tongue 62.

[0037] The first upper part 11, flat rubber 13, waist part 14, sole 17, out counter 54 and opening 18, excluding the second upper part 52, constitute a shoe, a so-called slip-on, and the first upper part 11 alone can fulfill the function of holding down the instep.

[0038] As shown in Figure 7, the second upper 52 is arranged to cover the first upper 11, and a storage space 30 is formed between the first upper 11 and the second upper 52, as shown in Figure 5 etc. Note that the second upper 52 only needs to cover the first upper 11 at least at the position that covers the wearer's instep, thereby forming the storage space 30, and does not need to cover the entire first upper 11. It can also be said that the second upper 52 partially comprises the components of the upper of a general shoe.

[0039] As shown in Figures 6 and 7, the second upper portion 52 includes a wing portion 61, a tongue portion 62, a second waist portion 63, a first toe portion 64, a second toe portion 65, eyelets 23, laces 24, a pocket 25, and a flap 26. The second waist portions 63 are located on both sides of the instep. The first toe portion 64 is located at the wearer's toes, and the second toe portion 65 is located so as to cover the lower end of the first toe portion 64. The wing portions 61, the tongue portion 62, the second waist portion 63, the first toe portion 64, the second toe portion 65, the pocket 25, and the flap 26 are formed from known materials such as natural leather, artificial leather, cloth, etc.

[0040] Wing 61 is formed in a U-shape and is provided above second waist portion 63 and first toe portion 64. Two first portions 61a of wing 61 extend in the front-to-back direction of shoe 50 in the midfoot area. The two first portions 61a of wing 61 are arranged facing each other. Second portion 61b of wing 61 is connected to the toe-side ends of the two first portions 61a, and first portion 61a and second portion 61b form a U-shape. Additionally, first portion 61a of wing 61 is provided with a plurality of eyelets 23, through which laces 24 are threaded.

[0041] Tongue 62 is formed in a generally trapezoidal shape, and its end on the toe side is fixed to wing 61 by stitching or the like. A flap 26 is provided at its end on the heel side. Tongue 62 is also disposed between wing 61 and first upper part 11, and both ends of tongue 62 extending in the front-to-back direction of the foot are located below opposing first portions 61a of wing 61.

[0042] FIG. 8 shows the tongue 62 in its pulled-out state. A pocket 25 is provided on the surface of the tongue 62 facing the first upper 11. The pocket 25 has an insertion opening 25a. When an item is placed in the pocket 25, the tongue 62 rises up above the shoe 50. At this time, the width (length in the foot width direction) of the tongue 62 is designed so that the end of the tongue 62 extending in the front-to-back direction of the foot does not protrude from the wing 61 and expose the first upper 11. Specifically, even when the height of the storage space 30 is maximized, the end of the tongue 62 is below the first part 61a of the wing 61.

[0043] As mentioned above, in this embodiment, the first upper 11 alone can fulfill the function of holding down the instep. Conventional shoes require the use of wings, laces, tongues, etc. to hold down the instep. However, in this embodiment, the function of holding down the instep is performed by the first upper 11, so that the laces 24 can be loosened and the tongue 62 can be separated from the instep of the wearer, allowing the storage space 30 to be formed between the second upper 52 and the first upper 11. In addition, the height of the storage space 30 can be freely adjusted by loosening the laces 24 and lifting the tongue 62.

[0044] For example, by aligning the tongue 62 with the first upper 11, the height of the storage space 30 can be lowered. If necessary, the laces 24 can be tightened to bring the wings 61 and tongue 62 closer to the first upper 11. When storing items, the storage space 30 can be enlarged by lifting the center of the tongue 62 and moving it away from the first upper 11. By adjusting the degree to which the tongue 62 is lifted, the height of the storage space 30 can be adjusted according to the height of the items to be stored. Furthermore, by adjusting the height of the storage space 30, it is possible to prevent the items from hitting the wearer when they are placed in the pocket 25. Furthermore, in a configuration in which the tongue 62 is partially fixed as in this embodiment, the tongue 62 can be lifted to the extent that it is turned inside out, as shown in FIG. 8, allowing items to be easily stored in the pocket 25.

[0045] After storing the items, the free end of the flap 26 can be inserted between the tongue 62 and the first upper part 11 to hide the pocket 25 and the entrance to the storage space 30. The flap 26 can be arranged along the first upper part 11, as shown in Figure 3(a) of the first embodiment, so that the first upper part 11 is not visible.

[0046] In the shoe 50 of this embodiment, the first upper 11 and the second upper 52 are overlapped to form a space, so that the article 40 can be easily replaced, and the stored article 40 can be prevented from being broken by external forces such as body weight. In addition, the pocket 25 is provided on the second upper 52 side, so that the feeling of foreign objects hitting the foot can be reduced.

[0047] In addition, since the first upper portion 11 has the function of holding the instep, and the second upper portion 52 does not need to press down on the wearer's instep, not only can the storage space 30 be formed, but its height can also be adjusted. Furthermore, the second upper portion 52 allows the appearance of the shoe 50 to be closer to the designs of shoes commonly seen on the market, and the aesthetics of the shoe 50 are not impaired. Furthermore, even when the item 40 is stored, the space in which the item 40 is stored is hidden by the wing portion 61, making it difficult to see that the item 40 is stored underneath. Therefore, the shoe 50 of this embodiment can simultaneously achieve the functions of holding down the instep and providing a storage space while maintaining a fashionable style.

[0048] Similarly to the first embodiment, the shoes 50 according to the second embodiment can also exert particularly excellent effects when used as shoes for a person who needs to search (search-requiring person).

[0049] The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications are possible. For example, the design of the shoes 10, 50 is not limited to the examples shown in Fig. 1 or 6 and can be changed. For example, it is possible to arbitrarily combine the features of the shoes 10, 50. In addition, other parts not shown may be provided on the toes, etc. Also, a protector may be added to make them safety shoes.

[0050] In each of the above-mentioned embodiments, as shown in Fig. 2, etc., the second upper part 12 is disclosed as a configuration that covers the entire first upper part 11, but it is not limited to this.The second upper part 12, 52 is only required to cover at least the upper surface of the wearer's upper part in order to form the storage space 30, and can also be configured to cover the first upper part 11 from the upper side to the opposite upper side.

[0051] In addition, in the first embodiment, the second upper part 12 is exemplified as having the wing part 21 extending to the toe, but this is not limited thereto, and the wing part 21 may be configured to be only in the midfoot part. Also, the wing part 21 is exemplified as having the lace 24 threaded through the eyelet 23, but this is not limited thereto. For example, a hook-and-loop fastener or a buckle may be used instead of the lace. Also, the eyelet 23 is not limited to having a ring-shaped metal fitting, and may be only a hole. [Explanation of symbols]

[0052] 10,50···Shoe, 11···First upper part, 11a··Cushion, 12,52···Second upper part, 13···Flat elastic, 14···Waist part, 15···Backstay, 16···Heel tape, 17···Sole, 18···Instep, 21,61···Wing part, 22,62···Tongue part, 22a··Edge, 22b···Fold 23···eyelet, 24···string, 25···pocket, 25a···insertion opening, 26···flap, 30···storage space, 40···item, 53···pull strap, 54···out counter, 61a···first portion, 61b···second portion, 63···second waist portion, 64···first toe portion, 65···second toe portion

Claims

1. The shoe includes a first upper part for covering at least the upper part of the wearer, and a second upper part for covering at least a part of the first upper part, and creating a storage space between the first upper part and the second upper part; The first upper portion has a function of holding the wearer's upper, The second upper portion has opposing wing portions and a tongue portion located between the wing portions, The tongue portion has a pocket on a surface facing the first upper portion in which an article can be stored. A shoe characterized by:

2. The first upper portion has a cushion at a position facing at least the tongue portion in a portion where the wearer's instep is located. The shoe according to claim 1 .

3. The tongue portion has a flap that covers the entrance of the storage space.

3. The shoe according to claim 1 or 2.

4. The item stored in the pocket is an electronic device. The shoe according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

5. These are shoes for exploring with dementia patients.

5. The shoe according to claim 1, wherein the shoe is made of a synthetic resin.

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