Patent ID: 8407917
Filing Date: 2013-04-02
Classification: A43B

Abstract:
1. An apparatus comprising: a sole comprising a bottom surface, a top surface, and a lateral surface, the lateral surface disposed between the top surface and the bottom surface and encompassing a perimeter of the sole, the perimeter of the sole having substantially the shape of a shoe sole; an encasing material attached to and covering the bottom surface and lateral surface of the sole, the encasing material having a plurality of vertical straps disposed on a perimeter of the encasing material and extending in a direction away from the bottom surface of the sole, the vertical straps having a distal end with a fastening mechanism connected with the distal end; a replaceable cover removably secured to the encasing material, the replaceable cover comprising flaps spaced around a main body of the replaceable cover, wherein the replaceable cover removably secures to the encasing material, the replaceable cover covering an area defined by the bottom surface of the sole; and an attachment mechanism configured to removably connect the replaceable cover with the encasing material.