Patent ID: 7010872
Filing Date: 2006-03-14
Classification: A43B

Abstract:
1. A shoe comprising: a foot enclosure adapted to receive a foot, the foot enclosure having an interior surface suitable for remaining in contact with a foot; a chassis adapted to fit beneath the foot enclosure, the chassis providing a support surface for the foot, the chassis including a protrusion thereon; and a shell surrounding the chassis and the foot enclosure, the shell being adjustable to maintain the foot enclosure and the chassis in operative engagement with the foot while in use, and the shell including an opening in a heel area thereof; wherein each of the foot enclosure, the chassis, and the shell are removable and replaceable with respect to one another, the protrusion is suitable for gripping to apply a force to the chassis to disengage the chassis from the shell, and the opening in the heel area of the shell is configured to engage with the protrusion on the chassis when the chassis is engaged with the shell.