Patent ID: 6470600
Filing Date: 2002-10-29
Classification: A43B

Abstract:
A shoe, comprising:an elongated sole with an insole and a bottom surface; an upper attached on top of said sole and having an opening for receiving a foot; a longitudinal rib attached to said sole on an outer side of said shoe for improved grip in stances and for protecting an outer edge of the foot, wherein said rib is substantially taller than a portion of said sole on an inner side of said shoe for increased strength; and a tread pattern on said bottom surface of said sole comprising suction cups along an outer edge of said sole for improving grip in a lateral direction, transverse grooves at a toe portion of said sole for improving grip along a longitudinal direction, longitudinal grooves extending from behind said toe portion to a heel portion of said sole for facilitating fore and aft sliding, and concentric circular grooves at a ball portion and a heel portion of said sole for facilitating pivoting on one foot.