Patent ID: 9445642
Filing Date: 2016-09-20
CPC Classification: A43B

Claim Text:
1. A kit of parts, comprising: an outer assembly including an upper portion and an outer sole portion; the upper portion including an opening and a fastening region, wherein the fastening region can be used to change the size of the opening; the outer assembly configured to separately receive at least two different removable insert assemblies, wherein the at least two different removable insert assemblies are configured to be interchangeable with the outer assembly to provide an article of footwear having different footwear characteristics associated with each of the at least two different removable insert assemblies, the at least two different removable insert assemblies comprising: a first insert assembly including a first sleeve member and a first midsole, wherein the first insert assembly can be removably inserted into the outer assembly; a second insert assembly including a second sleeve member and a second midsole, wherein the second insert assembly can be removably inserted into the outer assembly, and wherein the second sleeve member is different from the first sleeve member; the first sleeve member including a strap that can be used to adjust the fit of the sleeve member to a foot; wherein the first sleeve member has a first tongue portion and wherein the first tongue portion is covered by the strap when the strap is fastened; wherein the second sleeve member has a second tongue portion; and wherein the second sleeve member is free of a strap in the second tongue portion; wherein the first insert assembly inserted within the outer assembly is configured to provide an article of footwear having a first set of footwear characteristics; and wherein the second insert assembly inserted within the outer assembly is configured to provide an article of footwear having a second set of footwear characteristics, the first set of footwear characteristics being different from the second set of footwear characteristics.