Patent ID: 8336228
Filing Date: 2012-12-25
Classification: A43B

Abstract:
1. An article of footwear, comprising: a sole; a thong portion configured to be received between two toes of a foot; the thong portion including a first end portion, a second end portion and an intermediate portion disposed between the first end portion and the second end portion; the first end portion associated with a portion of the sole; the second end portion associated with a strap, the strap wrapping being configured to wrap around a portion of the foot; wherein the first end portion, the second end portion, and the intermediate portion of the thong portion define a thong portion outer surface having a substantially consistent cross-sectional size and shape; and except for the intermediate portion including a first portion oriented towards a heel portion of the article of footwear, the first portion having wherein the intermediate portion includes a plurality of grooves extending from the outer surface toward an inner portion of the thong portion and an opposing second portion oriented towards a toe portion of the article of footwear, the second portion having a smooth outer surface.