Footwear With Removable Midsole And Outsole

摘要

An article of footwear having a removable outsole, midsole, and upper is provided. A portion of the upper may have a perimeter lip that may be coupled to a perimeter channel in an upper surface or side of the outsole. The midsole may be securely placed into the upper to further secure the upper to the outsole. The fit of the outsole, upper, and midsole generates a securely assembled article of footwear ready for user wear. In aspects, the removable outsole, midsole, and upper may be changed to customize the article footwear for the user.

主权项

1. An article of footwear, comprising:
an outsole having:
a lower surface,an upper surface, and a gasket extending upward from the upper surface and forming a perimeter of the upper surface, the gasket having an outwardly protruding extension forming a channel; an upper having an open area defined by a lower edge, the lower edge having an inwardly extending perimeter rand, the perimeter rand shaped and positioned to mate with the channel; and a midsole configured to be received within the upper and having an upper surface and a lower surface, the lower surface having at least a ledge extending generally about the perimeter of the midsole, the ledge resting upon the protruding extension of the gasket on the outsole; wherein the perimeter rand of the upper is configured to mate with the channel of the outsole to couple the upper to the outsole, and wherein the midsole is configured to be received within the upper to further form the article of footwear.