Patent ID: 8006408
Filing Date: 2011-08-30
Classification: A43B

Abstract:
1. A foot-receiving device, comprising: an upper; an outsole member engaged with the upper, wherein the outsole member includes an outsole flap including a retaining extension; and an impact-attenuating element releasably engaged with the upper, wherein the impact-attenuating element includes: (a) a first base member, (b) a second base member, and (c) a plurality of impact-attenuating members provided at least partially between the first base member and the second base member, wherein the retaining extension of the outsole flap extends around the impact-attenuating element and engages a retaining element provided at a rear heel area of the foot-receiving device to releasably engage the impact-attenuating element and to at least in part hold the impact-attenuating element in place with respect to the upper.