Patent ID: 7000337
Filing Date: 2006-02-21
Classification: A43B,A63B

Abstract:
1. A removable shoe weight for use in combination with a laced shoe comprising: a flexible packet consisting of a uniform material and having a longitudinal centerline aligned with the longitudinal axis of the shoe, the packet comprising a top side, a bottom side, a rounded bottom, a stitched top boundary, a flattened rectangular top, and uniformly parallel sides, and wherein the packet sides, rounded bottom, and stitched top boundary are sewn together to define a predetermined volume sufficient to completely enclose a predetermined weighted mass comprising uniformly sized spheres; assembly for variably positioning and securing the flexible packet to at least three separate securing points on the shoelace of the shoe allowing adjustable positioning of the weighted mass alone the shoelace and securing the flexible packet once the shoelace is tied securely, the assembly comprising a pocket comprising closed sides being sewn to the packet back side wherein the pocket open top is directionally aligned towards and parallel to the packet flattened rectangular top side defining a predetermined volume sufficient to receive small personal property items, and comprising assembly to securely close the pocket open top end.