Patent ID: 7103993
Filing Date: 2006-09-12
Classification: A43B,A43C

Abstract:
1. A sandal comprising: a sole having a heel portion, a midfoot portion and a forefoot portion; a medial heel post attached to the heel portion of said sole; a medial cleat attached to said medial heel post; a lateral heel post attached to the heel portion of said sole; a lateral cleat attached to said lateral heel post; a continuous strap connected to the midfoot portion of said sole and to said medial and lateral cleats, said strap including an instep portion and a heel portion; and at least one adjustable fastener on the instep portion of said strap for adjusting the length of said strap; said lateral and medial cleats having surfaces engageable with the strap to adjust and fix the length and tension of the heel portion of said strap independently of the length and tension of the instep portion of said strap.