Footwear and composite liner for use in such footwear
US5970629A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 8, 1998 |
| Grant date | Oct 26, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 8, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA43C11/00
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An improved footwear closure system and composite liner are provided. The composite liner includes a first component that conforms closely to the upper in the area of the heel, toe and side portions of the upper, and a second, stretchable component that extends across and underneath the area between the split of the upper. The second, stretchable component may form an enlarged fold aligned generally with the centerline of the split of the upper. Both components of the composite liner are preferably constructed from a water-repellant or water-proof, breathable material. The composite liner cooperates with an improved closure system having two complementary strips mounted between the split of the upper and underlying the fasteners. When the closure system is drawn tight, any excess portion of stretchable component is collected between and outside the complementary strips, leaving a smooth surface on the inside of the upper in the area of the split and adjacent the instep.
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