Patent ID: 7055264
Filing Date: 2006-06-06
Classification: A43B

Abstract:
1. Footwear comprising: an upper; a sole having a top side and an underside, wherein said upper is positioned above the sole and secured to the sole; said sole having a plurality of apertures, wherein the apertures extend through said sole, with each aperture having an opening on the top side and on the underside of the sole; a heel having sidewalls, a top opening, and a bottom plate, said bottom plate having an inner surface and an outer surface, said sidewalls comprising a flexible material; at least one compartment for holding air within said heel and enclosed by flexible material of said sidewalls, wherein said at least one compartment communicates with said apertures and provides air ventilation to said upper through said top heel opening when the heel is attached and the heel compartment is compressed; and a compressible support member having a first end and a second end, wherein said support member is placed within said heel, wherein the second end of said support member is attached to the heel, and wherein the first end of said support member is removably or securably attachable to the underside of said sole, and thereby attaches said heel to said sole, said flexible material of said sidewalk bending to permit compression of said heel and said at least one compartment and said compressible support member.