Patent ID: 7171768
Filing Date: 2007-02-06
Classification: A43B

Abstract:
1. A modular shoe system having interchangeable uppers and outsoles, comprising: (a) an internal support structure consisting of a midsole, said midsole having a first longitudinal end and a second longitudinal end, said midsole including a heel counter at said second longitudinal end thereof; (b) a plurality of interchangeable one-piece removable cover arrangements, each of said interchangeable one-piece removable cover arrangements consisting of an upper and an outsole, at least two of the interchangeable one-piece removable covers having different exterior shapes by having at least different uppers each of said interchangeable one-piece removable cover arrangements configured for being alternately removably attached to said internal support structure substantially solely by pressure exerted by said heel counter on each one-piece removable cover arrangement, the internal support structure supporting the upper when attached to the cover arrangement, the cover arrangements further including inter-engaging features for interacting with the heel counter of the internal support structure and retaining the cover arrangement in position when attached to the internal support structure.