SHRINK SHOE OR SOCK DEVICE

摘要

A web of material die cut into a general outline of a shoe upper or sock structure is disclosed. The web of material is either a multi-layer, three dimensional weave fabric material, or a single layer fabric material with a relatively smooth appearance. The fabric is then wrapped around a heat resistant mold and heat or steam is applied to shrink the fabric around the mold to form a flexible, form fitting, unitary piece. The shoe upper or sock structure is perfectly shaped to the mold and can also be made to custom fit other mold shapes as well.

主权项

1. A shrink shoe device, comprising:
a web of material die cut into a general outline of a shoe upper; a shoe sole; a plurality of laces; and a shoe tongue; wherein the web of material is wrapped around a shoe form and heat is applied to shrink the fabric around the shoe form to form a flexible, form fitting, unitary shoe upper; and wherein the shoe upper is then secured to the shoe sole, and the plurality of laces and the shoe tongue are secured to the shoe upper.