Patent · US Expired

Boot with strapping to restrain movement of foot

US6237254A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 13, 2000
Grant dateMay 29, 2001
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Expiry dateMar 13, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA43B19/00
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A boot comprises an upper, an outsole affixed to the upper, and an insole affixed within the boot. The upper includes a vamp, a counter, and a shaft. A flexible but substantially inelastic liner is affixed to the insole and to the upper, to and around an upper portion of the shaft, but is not affixed to the vamp, to the counter, or to a lower portion of the shaft. An ankle strap and an instep strap are affixed within the boot. The instep strap is affixed below the ankle strap. Being elastic, the ankle and instep straps are adapted to restrain a foot of a wearer so as to limit movement of the foot away from the counter, further into the vamp.

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