| 摘要 |
A slip-on footwear system including an upper that defines an elasticized gor e in the heel portion of the footwear. In the heel portion of the footwear, one o r more upper panels cooperate to define a recess, also referred to as a gore, which is bounded b y a perimeter. An elastic panel is secured along the perimeter and cooperates with the one or more upper panels to further define an opening through which a foot is inserted into the upper. T he elastic panel is stretchable and resilient so that when a user inserts their foot into the footwear, the gore opens- up, which in turn enlarges the opening. A heel flap may be secured to the upper panels in the heel region below the gore to conceal the gore and elastic panel, without inhibiting the stretch of the elastic panel. The heel flap may also add structural rigidity to the footwear.
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