Patent ID: 7111416
Filing Date: 2006-09-26
Classification: A43B,A43C

Abstract:
1. Footwear comprising: an upper having a bottom surface; an orthotic plate with a first surface and a second surface, wherein said first surface is removably attachable to said bottom surface of said upper; padding having a top side and a bottom side, wherein said top side is removably attachable to said second surface of said orthotic plate, wherein said padding is about ½ inch to 3½ inches in height; a bottom plate having a upper side and a lower side, wherein said upper side is removably attachable to said bottom side of said padding, where said padding forms a layer from a front of said footwear to a rear of said footwear so as to isolate said orthotic plate from said bottom plate, thereby preventing contact between said orthotic plate and said bottom plate; and wherein said bottom plate comprises a smaller maximum height than a maximum height of said orthotic plate and/or a maximum height of said padding.