Patent ID: 6154983
Filing Date: 2000-12-05
Classification: A43B

Abstract:
A shoe comprising:an upper comprising a top end having a wrap around construction forming a foot opening, a bottom end, and a side panel connecting said top end to said bottom end;said side panel further comprising an inner side panel and an outer side panel each having a top end and a bottom end, said inner side panel and said outer side panel being connected together proximate said top ends;a midsole having a body, a top side, a bottom side, and a peripheral edge;wherein said bottom of said inner side panel is connected to said topside of said midsole proximate said peripheral edge, and said outer side panel is disposed about and envelopes said inner side panel and at least a portion of said bottom side of said midsole, said bottom of said outer side panel being connected to said bottom side of said midsole; anda closure system disposed proximate said top end of said upper, wherein said closure system pulls on said inner side panel and said outer side panel of said upper, said side panels pull on said topside and said bottom side of said midsole to couple said shoe to a foot.