Patent ID: 7370382
Filing Date: 2008-05-13
Classification: A43B,B29D

Abstract:
1. A method for manufacturing a breathable shoe, comprising: providing an upper assembly including a breathable tubular upper having a bottom portion extending continuously between two opposite side portions; providing a membrane made of a material which is waterproof and breathable; providing a sole made of perforated elastomer; and mutually attaching said upper assembly, said membrane, and said sole such that said membrane is arranged between said upper assembly and said sole and said sole is sealed perimetrically to said membrane, in a manner to prevent moisture from entering into said upper assembly from said sole through said membrane, and to permit moisture to leave an inside of said upper assembly through said membrane and through said sole, wherein said mutually attaching includes initially attaching said membrane to said upper assembly by spot gluing so that said upper assembly is a unitary upper assembly including said membrane, and subsequently attaching said unitary upper assembly to said sole.