Patent ID: 7444768
Filing Date: 2008-11-04
Classification: A43B,A43C

Abstract:
1. A foot-receiving device, comprising: a foot-housing member at least partially defining a chamber for receiving a foot; and a closure system for holding the foot in the foot-housing member, wherein the closure system includes a mesh or braided panel for at least partially holding the foot-receiving device on the foot, wherein the mesh or braided panel at least partially extends around the foot-housing member, over a top instep portion of the foot-housing member from a lateral side of the foot-receiving device to a medial side of the foot-receiving device, and conforms to foot shape or position changes; wherein the closure system further includes a securing system that keeps the mesh or braided panel proximate to the foot-housing member; further wherein the securing system includes at least one strap that extends at least partially around a portion of the foot-housing member by extending around a back heel portion of the foot-housing member.