Patent ID: 7866065
Filing Date: 2011-01-11
Classification: A43B,A43C,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An item of footwear, comprising: an upper comprising a first flap and an opposing second flap, wherein the second flap includes a buckle strap anchor; an integrated buckle strap receiver comprising an overstrap and securing plate having a unitary construction, wherein a first end of the buckle strap receiver comprises an overstrap that is coupled to the first flap and the second end comprises the securing plate; a buckle strap having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the buckle strap is capable of slideably engaging the integrated buckle strap receiver; a buckle coupled to the second end of the buckle strap, wherein the buckle is capable of engaging the buckle strap anchor and tensioning the first flap relative to the second flap so that the portions are tightened around the foot or leg of a wearer; wherein the first flap or second flap comprises a portion of an impact shield; and wherein the first end of the overstrap is co-molded with a portion of the impact shield.