Adjustable Shoes

摘要

An adjustable shoe having an extendible heel and flexible sole section is provided. In some embodiments, the flexible sole section can comprise one, two or even three or more layers. Where multiple layers are included, the sole can comprise a flexible spacer layer comprising neoprene or other flexible material(s), and another layer including an accordion-like material that can collapse or extend depending on desired arches.

主权项

1. An adjustable shoe having a toe end and a heel end, comprising:
a sole coupled to an upper and a heel; a flexible mid-portion positioned between the toe end and the heel end; wherein the heel comprises a housing portion adjustably coupled to a telescoping portion, and an end piece that is coupled to a bottom of the telescoping portion; wherein the heel is configured to adjust between an extended position and a retracted position via an adjustment mechanism comprising an adjustment screw; wherein at least a portion of the heel is covered by an outer material, the outer material having a first end positioned between the telescoping portion and the end piece, and a second end coupled to at least one of the sole and the upper of the shoe; and wherein the flexible mid-portion comprises:
a first pleated portion extending along a width of the sole;a second pleated portion extending along at least a portion of the upper; andwherein the first pleated portion and the second pleated portion form an angle of between 70-110 degrees.