A footwear article for watersports comprising a sole, a vamp in connection with the sole and an upper fixed with the vamp and the sole. A lacing system disposed on the upper, the lacing system comprises a lace, a first set of anchor points and a second set of anchor points. Said lacing system is disposed on an outer side of the upper and configured such that the lace crosses over itself fewer than six times between anchor points in the closed configuration; and wherein at least one of the vamp and the upper comprises a textured surface, and an upper comprises a strap adapted to extend around at least the perimeter of the upper.

A water shoe which is comprised of a neoprene, polychloroprene, nylon, polyester or rubber material like upper boot or sock attached to a traction sole and having an elevated swim fin appendage which does not obstruct normal walking motion. The neoprene water shoe with an elevated swim fin appendage allows a user to walk with a normal stride on land and also to enter the water and engage in swimming activities without having to change into separate swim fins.

A footwear including a foot bed having an upper surface and a lower surface, the footbed having a length and a width, the footbed having a longitudinal axis and a lateral axis, the footbed defining plural openings therethrough; an outer sole extending downward relative to the footbed, the outer sole supporting at least a portion of the footbed; the outer sole having a ground contacting surface opposite the footbed, wherein the outer sole defines a channel, the channel extending from the ground contacting surface to the footbed, wherein at least one of the plural opening communicates with the channel; and an upper attached to at least one of the footbed and the outer sole, the upper defining a foot receiving opening over the footbed.

A magnetized item retention assembly comprising at least one magnetized element at least partially embedded with a formed non-magnetic body adapted for integration or attachment to a power tool or portable power pack for the power tool. The magnetized element(s) are placed and retained within cavities formed within an interior of the body. The body can be fabricated as a unitary molded component or an assembly comprising a plurality of molded components. The multiple part design would include an assembly step for joining the separate components. The magnetized element(s) are used to temporarily retain magnetic objects, such as screws, drill bits, driver bits, etc. The body can have a planar shape, an inverted U shape, or any other suitable shape. The assembly can be attached to the drill using any suitable adhesive. The legs of the inverted U shape protect the objects, while supporting the tool when not in use.

A watersports sandal is disclosed. The sandal has a flexible sole that underlies and protects a user's foot in a walking configuration. The sandal has a detachable forefoot strap that connects the sole to the user's forefoot and an ankle strap that connects the heel portion of the sole to the lower leg of the user. The sandal can be reconfigured to a stowed configuration in which the forefoot strap attaches the sole to a user's lower leg. In this stowed configuration, the user's bare feet are exposed to allow him fine sensitivity to water sport devices such as surf boards.

A watersports sandal is disclosed. The sandal has a flexible sole that underlies and protects a user's foot in a walking configuration. The sandal has a detachable forefoot strap that connects the sole to the user's forefoot and an ankle strap that connects the heel portion of the sole to the lower leg of the user. The sandal can be reconfigured to a stowed configuration in which the forefoot strap attaches the sole to a user's lower leg. In this stowed configuration, the user's bare feet are exposed to allow him fine sensitivity to water sport devices such as surf boards.

Provided herein are various embodiments for a boot for releasable engagement with a binding having a downwardly facing ledge and a toe strap. The boot preferably contains a sole, a toe portion, and a heel portion. The boot preferably also contains a heel retaining device extending rearwardly from the heel portion of the boot and having an upwardly facing engagement surface at the top of the device which engages with the downwardly facing ledge of the binding to prevent vertical movement of the boot relative to the binding while allowing forward horizontal movement of the boot relative to the binding.

A water footwear adapted for wear on the foot of a user having a fin. The fin is slidable between a deployed position where the fin projects forward from the toe of the water footwear to a retracted position where the distal end of the fin is moved inline or immediately adjacent the toe of the water footwear. With the fin in the retracted position the user may easily walk in a normal fashion. With the fin moved to the deployed position it provides an aid for swimming.

Molded watersports and cold-climate gloves, where a substantial portion of the accessory is molded in a three-dimensional mold with a soft, pliable, and durable material such as EVA (Ethylene Vinyl Acetate) or PU (Polyurethane) or similar foam blends that aid in the flexibility, durability, and comfort of the accessory.

Molded watersports and cold-climate gloves, where a substantial portion of the accessory is molded in a three-dimensional mold with a soft, pliable, and durable material such as EVA (Ethylene Vinyl Acetate) or PU (Polyurethane) or similar foam blends that aid in the flexibility, durability, and comfort of the accessory.