Patent ID: 8230621
Filing Date: 2012-07-31
Classification: A43B

Abstract:
1. A shoe comprising: a sole shaped to support a human foot; a forward connection point located at a point on the sole corresponding to a space between a great toe and a second toe of the foot; at least two rearward connection points located on the sole adjacent to lateral edges of the sole and spaced rearward from the forward connection point; wherein the forward and rearward connection points each comprise a post affixed to the sole, defining a shaft extending from the sole, and a plurality of spaced cleats are formed by an enlargement along posts of the respective said connection points; further comprising at least one upper part forming a panel of sheet material having openings spaced and configured removably to engage each of the cleats of the forward and rearward connection points, the panel covering an upper side of the foot at least over an area between the forward and rearward connection points; and wherein the panel of the upper part comprises a portion substantially encircling a leg of a wearer of the shoe at the ankle.