Below is further explanation on the present invention with reference to the attached drawing and embodiments:
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The vamp 1 is comprises a first vamp 3 and a second vamp 4.The first vamp 3 is fixed on the surface of the outsole 1. The second vamp 4 is connected separably to the outsole 1.
The first vamp 3 and the outsole 1 are connected to a half-opening structure having an aperture. The foot can go through the aperture. When the foot is inserted into the half-opening structure, the ankle and the toes are visible. The first vamp 3 and the outsole 1 form a sandal shape.
The second vamp 4 and the outsole 1 form a close structure having an aperture. The foot is enveloped fully in the close structure, inserting the foot into the aperture. In other words, the second vamp 4 and outsole 1 is combined to form a shoe in the style of a sneaker or leather shoe. The second vamp 4 has a plurality of ventilated holes 5 and a plurality of eyelets 9 for shoelaces. The second vamp 4 and outsole 1 can use a waterproof zipper, normal zipper etc to connect together. The second vamp 4 and outsole 1 can use a zipper to connect together. The zipper has a first zipper 21 and a second zipper 22. The second zipper 22 is fixed on the bottom part of the second vamp 4. The first zipper 21 is fixed on the down part of side part of the outsole 1 and matches the second zipper 22. When zipped together, the second vamp 4 covers the first vamp 3. The moveable and fixed part of the zipper is installed on both the second vamp 4 and the outsole 1.
The heel of the outsole 1 has a back-tab 6. One end of the back-tab is connected permanently to the heel of the outsole 1, the other end of the back-tab is connected separably to either the heel of the first vamp 3 or the heel of the second vamp 4.The back-tab 6 on the back of the heel of the first vamp 3 and the heel of the second vamp 4 are connected by Velcro having two sides, one side with sticky fur, the other side with hooks.
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The interchangeability of the two-use-shoe is not only restricted to the usage, especially the second vamp 4.The second vamp 4 can come in different styles, color, interchange with different upper faces has different effects, outcome, style.
Bottom of the outsole 1 has an anti-slip surface ensuring safe performance. The present invention has beautiful vamp and comfortable sole. The vamp and sole have various colors, texture, and design. So the present invention has the merit of changefulness, finery, utility and cosiness.
Based on the technical know-how in the art, the present invention can also be achieved through other methods that do not deviate from its tent or essential features. Therefore, the implementation plans described above are merely illustrative examples and are not in any limited sense. All alterations that fall within the scope of this invention of a scope equivalent to that of this invention are covered by this invention.
Number | Date | Country | Kind |
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200620015358.2 | Oct 2006 | CN | national |