for indoor
Year: 1898

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I, JOSEPH EARL SIMPSON, of 3, Lomond Road, Liverpool, in the County of Lan-
caster, Clerk, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to shoes or the like, and more particularly to a light
class of shoes known as "Court" shoes, adapted for indoor wear.
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Such shoes are usually cut very low over the fore-foot, and as the "quarter
(that is to say the portion of the upper which extends round the heel) is also low,
the shoe has an insecure hold upon the foot and is apt to become displaced,
especially when dancing, with the result that considerable discomfort is ex-
perienced and the quarter is frequently crushed out of shape; an elastic or other
fastening is sometimes fitted over the instep, but in addition to interfering with
the freedom of the foot, it detracts from the appearance of the shoe.
A further objection to this class of shoes, as at present made, lies in the fact
that the lower edge of the heel of the trousers is apt to catch and lodge against
the top of the quarter, so becoming displaced and unsightly.
The object of my invention is to improve the shoes in the respects indicated.
and I accordingly modify them as follows:-I extend the quarter well up behind
the heel to a higher level than the ankle, and there provide it with suitable means
for holding it in position, such as lacing, a strap and fastening or an elastic band
with or without a fastening.
In order to add to the comfort of the wearer and the security of the shoe, and
to leave as much freedom as possible to the foot, the material is cut away at the
sides to clear the ankle bones, which it partially surrounds; in some cases I may
provide. in addition, for the use of a lace, running round the edge of the opening
of the shoe, and tied with or under the ornamental bow at the front of the shoc,
the object being to ensure that the sides of the shoe shall lie close against the
hose.
It will be seen that a shoe embodying the improvements described possesses
advantages in respect to comfort, security and neatness, and that it is impossible.
with such a shoe, for the trousers to become displaced in the manner previously
indicated.
SLOAN & LLOYD BARNES,
34, Castle Street, Liverpool, Agents for the Applicant.

page_text: Improvements in shoes or the like.
I, JOSEPH EARL SIMPSON, of 3, Lomond Road, Liverpool, in the County of Lan-
caster, Clerk, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement:-
This invention relates to shoes or the like, and more particularly to a class of
light shoes known as Court" shoes, adapted for indoor wear.
"
Such shoes are usually cut very low over the fore-foot, and as the "quarter"
(that is to say the portion of the upper which extends round the heel) is also low,
the shoe has an insecure hold upon the foot and is apt to become displaced,
especially when dancing, with the result that considerable discomfort is ex-
perienced, and the quarter is frequently crushed out of shape; an elastic or other
fastening is sometimes fitted over the instep, but in addition to interfering with
the freedom of the foot, it detracts from the appearance of the shoe.
A further objection to this class of shoes, as at present made, lies in the fact
that the lower edge of the heel of the trousers is apt to catch and lodge against
the top of the quarter, so becoming displaced and unsightly.
The object of my invention is to improve the shoes in the respects indicated.
and I accordingly modify them as follows:-I extend the quarter well up behind
the heel to a higher level than the ankle, and there provide it with suitable means
for holding it in position, as lacing, a strap and fastening or an elastic band
with or without a fastening.
In order to add to the comfort of the wearer and the security of the shoe, and
to leave as much freedom as possible to the foot, the material is cut away at the
sides to clear the ankle bones, which it partially surrounds; in some cases I may
provide, in addition, for the use of a lace, running round the edge of the opening
of the shoe, and tied with or under the ornamental bow at the front of the shoe,
the object being to ensure that the sides of the shoe shall lie close against the
hose.
The accompanying illustration shows in side view a shoe made in accordance
with my invention.
The main part 1 of the shoe is or may be of the ordinary form, but the edge 2
of the opening may be made tubular and fitted with the lace herein before referred
to, the ends being attached at the points 3, and the lace being tied with or under
the ornamental bow 4; I find, however, that this provision is generally not
necessary, and usually it is omitted.
The quarter 5 is extended at 5 well up behind the heel to a higher level
than the ankle, the material being so cut away or shaped as to clear and partially
surround the ankle bone, the position of which is indicated at 6. The extension 5¹
of the quarter is preferably made of thinner and softer leather than the lower part
of the shoe, so as to be more pliant, elastic and comfortable; or with the same
objects in view, this part may be made of an elastic fabric, but generally leather is
preferable.
The preferred form of fastening is a strap of soft and pliant leather encircling
the leg above the ankle and provided with the buckle 8. The strap may either be
attached to or made integral with the part 5', the latter being preferable on account
of greater neatness and the saving of seams which are apt to cause discomfort.
The precise method of fastening shown is not however an essential feature of my
invention, and various methods may be used as already mentioned.
It will be seen that a shoe embodying the improvements described possesses
advantages in respect to comfort, security and neatness, and that it is impossible

page_text: with such a shoe for the trousers to become displaced in the manner previously
indicated.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:-
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1. The improvements in shoes of the kind herein referred to, which consist in
carrying the quarter up to a higher level than the ankle and there providing it
with means for holding it in position, and so shaping the material as to clear the
ankle bone; substantially as described.
2. The improvements in shoes, substantially as described and illustrated.
Dated this 18th day of Aug 1800
SLOAN & LLOYD BARNES,
Chartered Patent Agents, 34, Castle Street, Liverpool.
SLOAN & LLOYD BARNES,
Chartered Patent Agents, 34, Castle Street, Liverpool.