A footwear system comprising an external chassis comprising a flexible upper attached to a molded cushion and grip component further comprising a molded midsole, a plurality of interchangeable internal cushion and fit components that fit inside the external chassis and are held in place by an interference fit, wherein the internal cushion and fit components comprise different morphologies and can be replaced by the user without the use of any tools.

A medical shoe having a plurality of outsole projections is provided. The medical shoe may include a sole assembly configured to support a foot, and a frame surrounding the sole assembly. The sole assembly may include a midsole portion forming a substantially planar surface for supporting the foot and an outsole portion including the plurality of outsole projections extending from the midsole portion. The frame may include a plurality of through holes corresponding to the plurality of outsole projections. The plurality of outsole projections may extend through the plurality of through holes so as to form a ground contacting surface. The plurality of outsole projections may also be provided in a symmetrical pattern. The sole assembly may be secured to the frame by a self-locking fit between the sole assembly and the frame.

An article of footwear includes an upper having an internal volume adapted to receive a foot of a wearer and a sole structure secured to the upper. The sole structure includes a chassis plate provided within the upper, a midsole secured to the chassis plate such that the upper extends between the chassis plate and the midsole, and an outsole tread element attached to a ground facing surface of the midsole.

The present disclosure relates to a custom article of footwear, a method of making the same, and a method of conducting retail and Internet business. In particular, the components of the custom article of footwear can be selected from a range of alternative options, and the selected components can be easily removed, replaced, and recycled.

The present invention consist of a securely fitted sock/stocking/bootie permanently attached to an insole and fitted with strategically located “attachment” devices that when engaged with counterparts, located within the footwear, “lock” into place—providing a secure and stable assembly that prevents (and/or controls) the foot from slipping, sliding, rising, rotating or otherwise moving within, and relative too, the footwear. Additional features and “attachment ” devices allow for the incorporation of other components such as orthopedic devices and wraps, protective shields, electronics, reflectors(safety features) and decorative elements.

A convertible shoe intended for use by babies and young children. Acknowledging that there is very little wear on the soles of the shoes for children learning to walk because of their weight and the few steps they take, this shoe has interchangeable upper shoes that can be mated to a common sole. It saves the cost of buying complete shoes, which can get expensive for growing feet. Rather, one can buy multiple decorative upper shoes to unite with a common sole, at a cost savings. Additionally, this offers a simpler way to put shoes on babies and insure that their toes are not jammed or feet twisted.

The present disclosure relates to a platform for footwear. The platform includes bevels and an internal channel for assembling an upper with the platform. A first bevel is defined in a first side portion of the platform and is configured to receive a portion of a first upper side. A second bevel is defined in a second side portion of the platform and is configured to receive a portion of a second upper side. An internal channel is positioned within the platform and extends between the first bevel and the second bevel. The internal channel is configured to receive a fastener to assemble the upper with the platform. The platform may also include a slot for receiving an edge portion of a sock liner to assemble the sock liner with the platform.

A shoe or apparel, including a first material layer with a first plurality of protrusions, a flexible layer with a plurality of apertures, and a second material layer. The flexible layer is positioned between the first material layer and the second material layer. Each protrusion of the first plurality of protrusions of the first material layer extends through at least one aperture of the plurality of apertures of the flexible layer and is connected to the second material layer. The flexible layer is not connected to the first material layer and the second material layer, and thereby can freely move between the first material layer and the second material layer.

An upper may be included with an article of footwear. The upper may include a textile portion, the textile portion forming a throat area of the upper. The upper may further include a base portion, the base portion extending to a biteline area of the upper. The upper may further include a tie structure, the tie structure extending through a first opening of the textile portion and a second opening of the base portion to secure the textile portion to the base portion.

A shoe assembly includes a base shoe (10), a removable outsole (25) and a removable cover (22). The base shoe (10) is defined by a skeleton insole (11) having a lower surface, a heel component (12), and an upper (13) rising from the periphery of the skeleton insole (11). The upper (13) defines a foot-retaining element. The removable outsole (25) is connected to the skeleton insole (11) to overlie the lower surface thereof. There is a releasable mechanism having a first part on the skeleton insole (11) and a second part on the outsole (25) to interconnect the two. The removable cover (22) is for the upper (13), and fits over the base shoe (10) to overlie the foot-retaining element. The cover (22) has a sole region provided with a sole opening for accommodation of the releasable mechanism interconnecting the outsole (25) with the skeleton insole (11). The cover (22) also has a heel opening (23) through which at least a part of the heel component (12) passes. A part of the cover (22) is located between the lower surface of the skeleton insole (11) and the outsole (25), to retain the cover (22) on the base shoe (10).