Patent ID: 6052920
Filing Date: 2000-04-25
Classification: A43B

Abstract:
A sports sandal comprising:a sole;a pair of substantially arc-shaped front strips positioned on opposing lateral sides of said sole, the ends of said strips being anchored to said sole;a pair of substantially arc-shaped rear strips positioned on opposing lateral sides of said sole, the ends of said strips being anchored to said sole;a layer of cushion material having a first end section, a second end section and a center section, said first end section and said second end section being attached to the respective inside surface of said front strips; said center portion further defining an open space between said cushion material and said sole;a second layer of cushion material having a first end section, a second end section and a center section, said first end section and said second end section attached to the respective inside surface of said rear strips; said center portion further defining an open space between said cushion material and said sole;a first means for selectively adjusting said front pair of strips about a wearer's foot;a second means for selectively adjusting said rear pair of strips about a wearer's ankle;a strap means for wrapping about the wearer's heel; anda means for connecting said front strip to said corresponding rear strip on the same lateral side of said sole.