Modular design for a utility shoe component system for women's classical and casual shoes

Abstract

A woman's modular utility shoe is disclosed. In one embodiment, a convertible base mule-style shoe may be made of an insole, an outsole, a sash, a vamp or upper, and a heel attached to the outsole or to a heel mount. Various attachment mounts fastened to the base mule may allow structural embellishments to be attached to the base mule. These structural embellishments may include a sling strap, a heel strap, an ankle strap, ankle lace-up straps, a T-strap, a heel cup, a demi heel cup, or a booting. The structural embellishments may be attached to the mule-style base through many combinations of fastenings such as but not limited to a hook and eye, a double hook and eye, a clasp, a buckle, a stud, a loop a decorative snap, or like system.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates to components used in the construction of women's dress and casual shoes. More specifically, the present invention relates to women's modular dress and casual shoes that may be fitted with structural embellishments depending on the occasion. [0002] Throughout history, women and men have attached functional or stylish embellishments to their footwear. For example, spats are a stylish embellishment worn by men and women to add a ‘black-tie’ effect to the standard black boot. Gaiters are an example of a functional embellishment to change an oxford or low boot to a knee high or thigh high boot for special events or protection in foul weather. Spats and gaiters can continue be used with any type of enclosed shoe, as they do not attach to the shoe itself. [0003] In modern times, a woman's shoe wardrobe has become a stylish as well as functional collection. In some case the shoe wardrobe can grow to 50 or more pair of shoes, ...

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Benefits of technology

"The patent describes a woman's shoe that can be customized with various attachments. These attachments can include a sling strap, heel strap, ankle strap, or booting. The shoe has a base that can be attached to these various structures using fastenings like hooks and eyes, clamps, buckles, snaps, or other systems. The technical effect of this patent is that it allows for a versatile and customizable shoe that can be easily customized with different attachments."

Problems solved by technology

In some case the shoe wardrobe can grow to 50 or more pair of shoes, which leads to closet clutter.

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