Abstract:
A protector device (1) adapted for removable attachment to a ski boot (32) whereby a skier can walk on hard abrasive surfaces without damaging the bottom surface of the boot. The protector device (1) is in the form of a resilient member which is adapted to be received about opposite outer peripheral edges of the sole and along the bottom of the boot.
Abstract:
A cleated athletic shoe (18) incorporating a cleat frame (22) having cleat supports (52) which extend down through openings formed in a sole (20). The cleat supports (52) carry cleats (26-36) having portions which extend below the bottom surface of the sole (20) for providing traction on a playing surface. The cleat supports (52) are coupled to the cleat frame (22) in a manner which transfers upward forces from the cleat (26-36) into the cleat frame (22) when the shoe is weighted. This shields the user's foot from the problem of point impact loading that could otherwise arise from upward pressure of the cleats (26-36).
Abstract:
Binding apparatus (10) for use with an item of sports equipment such as a skate board (16), the binding apparatus including a first part (11) adapted for attachment to an article of footwear and a second part adapted for attachment to the item of sports equipment (16), one of said first part and said second part including a protuberance and the other of said first part and said second part including a recess (18) adapted to receive therein said protuberance, the first and second parts also having complementary securing means (22, 43) for releasably securing said protuberance in said recess, said securing means being adapted to secure said protuberance in said recess upon said protuberance reaching therein a predetermined engagement.
Abstract:
Shoe spike apparatus (10) permitting quick replacement of gripping elements. The apparatus comprising a snap ring (40) received within a socket (30) so as to provide rotational movement of the spike member (50) relative to the socket (30).
Abstract:
An improved spiked shoe protector (10) which provides a protection device to overlay the spikes (32) of spiked shoes (30) to protect the sharp end of the spikes (32), as well as the underlying surfaces with which the spikes (32) would otherwise come in contact. A significant feature of the present invention is an adjustment strap (24) which permits the protector of the invention to be adjusted in length to accommodate different shoe sizes and which also provides a stretchable or elastic portion (42) for easy application to and removal of two separate portions from the shoe in much the same way that the ski boots are secured to skis by bindings.
Abstract:
A cleat assembly for athletic shoes to reduce injuries to athletes. The cleat assembly (10) includes a base assembly (20) and a cleat (18) which is releasably coupled to the base assembly in response to a predetermined force extending substantially lateral to the longitudinal axis of the cleat for reducing injuries. The cleat can be either a rotational cleat (18) or a stationary cleat (118, 318, 818). The base assembly (520, 620, 720) can be integrally formed with the sole of the athletic shoe or formed as a separate element (20, 120, 220).
Abstract:
An article of footwear (10) with a sole (18) and an upper (16). The upper (16) has opening (26) through which the foot of a user is to be placed. An attachment strap (36) extends upwardly adjacent the opening (26) and is adapted to receive an ankle strap (44) to be placed around the ankle of a wearer.
Abstract:
An article of footwear (10) having a sole (12) with a lower surface (14) and a recess (16) in the lower surface (14); a turntable (20) is mounted in the recess (16) for rotational movement relative to the sole (12) but joined thereto by projections (40) location in recesses (30) in the sole (12).
Abstract:
Items of footwear are described, in particular a multi-purpose shoe comprising in a mutually mobile arrangement a calcanean shell (17) and a leg (22) for supporting the ankle, via a deformable talocalcanean section (21) which at least partially surrounds the foot around the talocalcanean joint in order to at least partially accommodate the eversion and inversion movements of the ankle. Applications: sports or rehabilitation footwear.
Abstract:
A device enabling walking in bicycling shoes fitted with cleats for dipless pedals and providing protection to the cleats while walking as well as elevating to heel to approximate walking shoes. The device anchors on the nose of the cleat and the heel box of the shoe, the elastic nature of the device and rigidity of the shoe sole serving to keep the device in place.