Patent ID: 6094844
Filing Date: 2000-08-01
Classification: A43B

Abstract:
A shoe comprising:an upper;a sole connected to the upper;a recess formed in the side of the sole;an insert with a top surface, a closed bottom surface and sides, and wherein the insert has at least one opening at a side configured to receive an object; whereby the surfaces and perimeters of the object received make substantial contact with the internal elements of the insert; and including a means for securing the insert within the recess including a cam locking mechanism carried on a joining member comprising a cam, an aperture formed on a recess interior wall and the cam and joining member comprising a movable connection between the cam and a tab; whereby said cam locks, or ""snaps"" into the aperture upon placement of the insert into the recess; and whereby when said tab is depressed the movement of the joining member releases the cam from the aperture to permit removal of the insert.