The invention relates to a shoe, in particular a sports shoe, preferably a shoe configured for fixing to a piece of sports equipment, in particular by means of a binding, such as, for example, a snowboard shoe, a ski shoe or a bicycle shoe, comprising a sole (10) and an upper (11), wherein at least one circumferential section (16) of the upper (11) adjoining the sole (10) is formed by an at least substantially inherently dimensionally stable frame and/or is formed by a maximum of four or a maximum of three or a maximum of two pieces or by only one piece.

A convertible shoe may include a sole and a plurality of interchangeable heel portions, each selectively attachable to the sole. The heel portions may each include a mounting surface configured to interface with a heel receiver of the sole. The heel receiver may include a fixed hook and a movable hook, with the movable hook being operable by an actuator coupled to a bottom surface of the sole.

Baseplates for shoes, wherein the baseplate is removably insertable into a shoe upper, and wherein the baseplate includes a substantially planar body, which is configured to provide stability to the shoe upper, and a plurality of tread elements, which are configured to protrude through a respective opening of a plurality of openings in a bottom portion of the shoe upper when the baseplate is removably inserted into the shoe upper, wherein the plurality of tread elements are unitarily formed with the body.

Baseplates for shoes, wherein the baseplate is removably insertable into a shoe upper, and wherein the baseplate includes a substantially planar body, which is configured to provide stability to the shoe upper, and a plurality of tread elements, which are configured to protrude through a respective opening of a plurality of openings in a bottom portion of the shoe upper when the baseplate is removably inserted into the shoe upper, wherein the plurality of tread elements are unitarily formed with the body.

Provided is a shoe having a rotating function, and having a novel structure in which a coupling shaft is fixedly coupled by a coupling bolt in a state in which a rotation-preventing column of the coupling shaft is coupled to a rotation-preventing groove, such that the rotation of the coupling shaft is reliably prevented and, simultaneously, the loosening of the coupling bolt is prevented, and, furthermore, a rotating plate can be locked only with foot movements without an operation, performed by the hands, for locking the rotating plate.

A sole plate assembly comprises a removable plate (2; 5) having one or more projections (12) for providing grip, means for engaging a periphery of the removable plate (2; 5) so as to secure the periphery to the sole (9), and user actuable means (8a; 8b) for removably securing the removable plate (2; 5) to the sole (9).

A sole plate assembly comprises a removable plate (2; 5) having one or more projections (12) for providing grip, means for engaging a periphery of the removable plate (2; 5) so as to secure the periphery to the sole (9), and user actuable means (8a; 8b) for removably securing the removable plate (2; 5) to the sole (9).

There are disclosed high heel shoes where separate components combine to create load balancing internal footwear technology. A two-piece system includes interlocking toe bed and shank constructed of complex three dimensional curved surfaces which create an intricately sculpted volume to provide structural support down the length of the entire foot. The toe bed provides a wide base and keeps the big toe pointed straight (at an approximately 10 angle). A heel maximizes the surface area of the bottom of the heel at the point of strike with the ground while retaining a minimal and aesthetically appealing silhouette from the side view. The toe bed and shank feature a composition of layered materials which when combined work to provide both stability and shock absorption to the ball of the foot during the foot strike of walking. An internal support structure provides a padded barrier and intermediary between the rigidity of the shank and the softness of the shoe upper.

There are disclosed high heel shoes where separate components combine to create load balancing internal footwear technology. A two-piece system includes interlocking toe bed and shank constructed of complex three dimensional curved surfaces which create an intricately sculpted volume to provide structural support down the length of the entire foot. The toe bed provides a wide base and keeps the big toe pointed straight (at an approximately 10 angle). A heel maximizes the surface area of the bottom of the heel at the point of strike with the ground while retaining a minimal and aesthetically appealing silhouette from the side view. The toe bed and shank feature a composition of layered materials which when combined work to provide both stability and shock absorption to the ball of the foot during the foot strike of walking. An internal support structure provides a padded barrier and intermediary between the rigidity of the shank and the softness of the shoe upper.

Provided is a shoe with a replaceable screw-on heel.