The present invention relates to a shoe insert that is inflatable or otherwise conformable to the interior of a shoe and provides protection against the shoe collapsing or otherwise becoming deformed during transport, shipment or handling. The shoe insert is capable of being inflated in a left or right orientation and can be provided with branding and other merchandising information.

Toe coverlets are provided including a flexible material configured to be positioned over the toes of a foot such that spacing between the toes of the foot is visible and does not extend onto a ball of the foot. Related systems are also provided.

An inflatable shoe insert assembly may have an elongated lower element formed of opposing, flexible, polymeric plies that are sealed together to define a tubular inflation chamber that is narrow and elongated and is configured to seal inflation fluid therein; a shoe-upper element formed of opposing, flexible, polymeric plies that are sealed together to define a shoe-upper inflation chamber configured to seal inflation fluid therein; wherein lower and upper inflation chambers are configured and dimensioned to fit together into a shoe and support each other in an installed position to cooperatively support and maintain the shape of the shoe upper.

A compartmented footwear bag defined by a front panel, a back panel, a top panel, and a bottom panel. The top panel defining a first closable opening and the bottom panel defining a second closeable opening. The footwear bag divided into a first compartment and a second compartment by a flexible inner divider, the flexible inner divider secured to the back panel proximate to the top panel to define a first inner edge proximate the top panel and secured to the front panel proximate to the bottom panel to define a second inner edge proximate the bottom panel.

A footwear package is provided with an opening (45) that allows to user to view and touch the footwear and its materials of manufacture even when the package is closed; further the package is equipped with a hanging mechanism (43) and can be converted into a carrier bag. The package comprises a tongue (44) which is inserted into the footwear to secure it in a steady position.

A shoe or cleat cleaning and transport unit structured as a box providing a storage cavity, in which a cleaning tray is removably positioned and resting on support structure whereby the tray is elevated above the box floor to provide a debris collection receptacle space between the floor and the tray, wherein the tray is formed with multiple upstanding brush or other mud scraping structure bordered by debris exit ports extending through the tray and opening into the debris collection space between the tray and the box floor.

A packaging shuttle secures a pair of shoes in a manner suitable for insertion into a cylindrical container. The packaging shuttle secures the shoes in a stacked configuration such that heel portions of the shoes are supported at the lower and upper ends of the shuttle respectively, and the toe portions of the shoes are supported by a toe-supporting structure at a mid-portion of the packaging shuttle. Removable spacers may be inserted into the packaging shuttle adjacent to the lower and upper ends of the shuttle to enable the packaging shuttle to securely accommodate different size shoes using the same packaging shuttle and cylindrical container.

A method of making a steaming apparatus for an article of footwear includes providing a set of sheets and applying a series of welds and cuts to the sheets. The resulting steaming apparatus can have a steaming chamber adjoined to a plurality of wing portions. The apparatus also includes provisions for securing the article of footwear within the steaming chamber such that a majority of the upper is subjected to steam. Articles of footwear may be placed in the steaming system to help customize the articles of apparel for a user's fit and comfort.

A steaming apparatus for an article of footwear includes a steaming chamber adjoined to a plurality of wing portions. The steaming apparatus is configured to accommodate a steam source. The apparatus also includes provisions for securing the article of footwear within the steaming chamber such that a majority of the upper is subjected to steam. Articles of footwear may be placed in the steaming system to help customize the articles of apparel for a user's fit and comfort.

The present related to a shoe box that accommodates different shoe sizes and styles. In many embodiments the shoe box is provided with a protrusion which limits movement of items within the box. In some embodiments the protrusions are able to be placed in an extended or contracted position. In some embodiments there are a variety of extended positions which a protrusion could be placed in such that the size of the protrusion can be altered based on the size of the contents inside of the shoe box. In some embodiments the protrusion is attached to the shoe box and others it is removably attachable. In other embodiments the protrusion can shift within the shoe box such that the protrusion can be placed in the area which most needs it. This invention beneficially allows different sized items to be securely placed in the same shoe box.