Patent ID: 6286234
Filing Date: 2001-09-11
Classification: A43B,A43C

Abstract:
A footwear protective device for protecting footwear while riding a motorcycle having a foot-actuated gear shift actuator, the footwear being of the type having an upper and a sole, the protective device comprising:a sheath member having a forward end and a rearward end, the forward end being closed and the rearward end having an opening, the sheath member having a top wall, a bottom wall, and a pair of side walls and a front wall extending between the top and bottom walls;a gear shift actuator cushion mounted on the top wall of the sheath member, the actuator cushion extending from the opening toward the forward end of the sheath member, wherein a pocket is formed on the top wall of the sheath member, the actuator cushion comprising a resiliently compressible cushion in the pocket for cushioning the transmission of impacts from an upper surface of the actuator cushion to the top wall of the sheath member and footwear positioned in the sheath member.