Patent ID: 8402675
Filing Date: 2013-03-26
Classification: A43B

Abstract:
1. A footwear construction comprising: an upper; a sole joined with the upper; a strap extending in a forefoot region of the footwear and forming at least a portion of the upper, the strap defining a sleeve; a cord including a first end and a second end, the first end joined with the sole, the cord extending upwardly from the sole, the cord adapted to be positioned between adjacent toes of the wearer's foot, the cord being selectively slidably housed in the sleeve, the cord joining the upper and the sole in a forefoot region of the footwear; and an adjustment element selectively locatable along a part of the cord to establish a preselected length of the cord between the part of the cord and the first end of the cord, wherein the first strap engages the wearer's forefoot to retain the footwear on the wearer's foot.