Patent ID: 8291613
Filing Date: 2012-10-23
Classification: A43B,A43C

Abstract:
1. A cleated sandal for use in athletic activities, the cleated sandal comprising: a flexible sole constructed of rubber material, the flexible sole having a toe end, a heel end, a lateral side, a medial side, a bottom side, and a top side; a plurality of cleats extending from the bottom side of the flexible sole at the toe and heel ends and for providing traction on a ground surface; and a strapping assembly for releasably securing one component to another to adjust the tightness therebetween while enabling the rapid and easy disconnection of the strapping assembly, the strapping assembly comprising; wherein the first of the two horizontal attachment straps is located proximate the heel end of the flexible sole, the first horizontal attachment strap extending across the width of the flexible sole, the free end of the first horizontal attachment strap extending through and then over its respective aligned medial buckle allowing the free end of the first horizontal attachment strap to overlay and connect to its top surface forming a secure loop through the clinging together of the suction mesh hairs; wherein each of the two vertical attachment straps extends across a length of the flexible sole, the free end of each of the two vertical attachment straps extending under and then over the first horizontal attachment strap and subsequently, extending through and then over its respective buckle at the toe end allowing the free end of each of the two vertical attachment straps to overlay and connect to the top surface of its respective vertical attachment strap forming a secure generally figure-eight configuration through the clinging together of the suction mesh hairs; and wherein the second of the two horizontal attachment straps is located proximate the toe end of the flexible sole, the second horizontal attachment strap extending across the width of the flexible sole and over the two vertical attachment straps, the free end of the second horizontal attachment strap extending through and then over its respective aligned medial buckle allowing the free end of the second horizontal attachment strap to overlay and connect to its top surface forming a secure loop through the clinging together of the suction mesh hairs.