Abstract:
The invention provides debris inhibitors and inhibitor systems and methods of making same. The inhibitors and inhibitor systems of the present invention are worn over athletic or outdoor shoes to inhibit entry of debris into the athletic or outdoor shoes.
Abstract:
A cycling shoe cover is designed to provide maximum protection from the elements such as rain, snow, and cold. It also provides aerodynamic benefit with minimum weight. The cover is flexible unitary made from an elastomer, such as silicone or latex rubber, and is highly elastic and waterproof. The upper part of the cover fits snugly over the cyclist's ankle to prevent water egress into the shoes from above. The lower part of the cover snugly cover and seals to the bottom edge of the shoe without interfering with the cycling shoe's cleat or attachment to the cycle pedal.
Abstract:
The invention relates to an article of footwear including a slipper (1) for accommodating the foot of a user, said slipper having a plantar area (3) on which an upper (4) is mounted, said plantar area including a heel portion (5) and a forefoot portion (6), said article further including an assembly including at least one module (8) and a device for reversibly combining said module under the plantar area (3) of said slipper, the module (8) including a bottom (9) on which the heel portion (5) is to be arranged, said bottom being arranged so as to extend under said heel portion while leaving the forefoot portion (6) free when said module is combined with said slipper.
Abstract:
Elément chaussant (1) comprenant un semelage externe (3) et une tige souple (4), ainsi que des pointes (9) qui font saillie au niveau d'une face externe (10) du semelage externe (3), la tige souple (4) comprenant une portion basse (11) prévue pour couvrir le pied d'un utilisateur, la tige souple (4) présentant une ouverture de chaussage (25). La tige (4) comprend une portion haute (12) qui prolonge la portion basse (11) dans un sens d'éloignement du semelage externe (3), la portion haute (12) étant prévue pour couvrir au moins la cheville de l'utilisateur, ou la cheville et une partie du bas de jambe.
Abstract:
L'invention concerne une surchaussure destinée dans le cas de jeu de balle au pied, à améliorer le contact entre la chaussure et la balle. Selon l'invention, la surchaussure comprend : - une interface apte à être mise en place sur une chaussure pour jeu de balle au pied, - au moins un revêtement élastomère (4, 5, 6), extérieur, destiné à améliorer le contact avec la balle, - des moyens de fixation amovibles entre ladite interface et ledit au moins un revêtement élastomère (4, 5, 6).
Abstract:
An article of footwear (10) includes a flexible cover (12) shaped to envelope at least a portion of a wearer's foot. The cover has a sole region with inner and outer surfaces, the inner surface positioned to face the sole of the wearer's foot and the outer surface positioned to face in an opposite direction. The cover also has a plurality of apertures (22) formed in the sole region. The article further includes a removable outsole (16) nested within the cover. The outsole has an upper surface positioned to face the sole of the wearer's foot, a lower surface facing the inner surface of the cover sole region, and a plurality of lugs (20) on the lower surface which protrude into the plurality of apertures.
Abstract:
A carpet slide for use as a recreational entertainment device includes a first member having a predetermined shape and a predetermined size. The first member is formed from a flexible sheet of material having an upper surface and a bottom surface. An at least one strap like member having a first end and a second end is provided. A first mechanism is disposed along the upper surface of such first member adjacent a first outer edge portion thereof between a front portion of the first member and a back portion of such first member for engaging a first end of the at least one strap like member. A second mechanism is disposed along the upper surface adjacent a radially opposed second outer edge portion thereof between the front portion of such first member and the back portion of such first member for engaging a second end of such at least one strap like member.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a shoe provided with an interchangeable sole and characterised in that it comprises an elevated flange (5) arranged on the longitudinal edge between the front (1') and rear (1'') ends thereof and said interchangeable sole (4) is also provided with a longitudinal elevated flange (6) extending between the front (4') and rear (4'') ends of the interchangeable sole (4) on the opposite side in a operating position with respect to the longitudinal flange of the shoe. The longitudinal flange (5) of the shoe and the longitudinal elevated flange (6) of the interchangeable sole (4) interact by shape with the corresponding edge of the interchangeable sole (4) of the shoe in the operating position which is maintained by means of quick-operating fixing devices (7). Said invention is particularly usable for shoe articles, in particular for sports shoes.