Patent ID: 7080466

Claim:
An article of footwear comprising: a base for receiving the sole of a foot; a first strap projecting out from a first side of the base and spaced apart from ends of the base and having a first mating portion comprising a single first slot located proximate the end of the first strap; and a second strap projecting out from a second side of the base and spaced apart from ends of the base and opposite to the first side and having a second mating portion comprising a single second slot located proximate the end of the second strap, wherein: the base, first strap and second strap are integral with one another; and upon the mating of the first and second slots, the first and second straps traverse the base, spaced apart therefrom, forming an opening for receiving and retaining a foot to the base, and wherein at least one end of the first strap and second strap forms a projection which extends upwardly and outwardly toward a side of the base opposite the respective side of the base for which the respective strap originates.