Patent ID: 6877253
Filing Date: 2005-04-12
Classification: A43B,B29D

Abstract:
1. A shoe, comprising: an upper having a first surface; a foot placement mechanism for placing a foot and having a top surface and a bottom surface; said foot placement mechanism having an extension extending from said foot placement mechanism in a direction generally parallel to said top surface; said first surface being in contact with said top surface in a localized area proximate to said extension; a securing mechanism for securing said upper to said foot placement mechanism in an area proximate to where said first surface contacts said top surface; a sole; a filler between said sole and said bottom surface for enhancing cushioning to the shoe, said filler being of a different material than said sole; a wrapper in contact with said top surface and extending around said extension to contact said bottom surface for covering a part of said extension, a side wall in contact with said wrapper and said sole for holding components of the shoe together, vulcanized rubber in contact with said sole said wrapper, and said side wall; and wherein said wrapper bottom surface, said sole, said side wall, and said vulcanized rubber undergo vulcanization for securing said sole to said foot placement mechanism.