Patent ID: 6604303
Filing Date: 2003-08-12
Classification: A43B

Abstract:
A method for construction of footwear comprising the steps of:attaching an insole forepart to the bottom of the sock liner; providing an upper having a vamp lining with a toe part, stitching toe part to the sock liner such that the vamp lining and the sock liner together define a volume for receiving a wearer's foot; positioning a steel toe substantially around the toe part of the vamp lining; providing an outsole having a forward portion formed of a material having a first resiliency characteristic; positioning a stiffener between the forward portion of the outsole and the insole forepart, the stiffener formed of a material having a second resiliency characteristic less than the first resiliency characteristic; placing a flange of the steel toe between the insole and the stiffener for supporting the steel toe; and opanka stitching at least the forward portion of the outsole to the upper.