Patent ID: 8869431
Filing Date: 2014-10-28
Classification: A43B

Abstract:
1. A sandal with pneumatic support, comprising: a generally flat sole having an upper surface, a lower surface, a core extending between the upper surface and lower surface, an arch area, a heel portion, and a periphery; a toe divider extending upwardly from the upper surface of the sole; a pneumatically distensible bladder disposed within the arch area of the sole; a manually actuated air pump communicating pneumatically with the bladder, the air pump being permanently and integrally connected to the bladder; a pressure relief valve communicating pneumatically with the bladder; and a plurality of foot-securing straps extending from the periphery of the sole, at least one of the straps having an air passage disposed therein, the bladder, the air pump, and the pressure relief valve communicating pneumatically with one another by means of the air passage in the at least one of the straps.