Shoe with separate closure part - allows one-handed operation by turning rotary element on tongue

摘要

The sports shoe has a separate closing element (2) which contains a closure support (5) which consists of a central tongue (6) and two side flaps (7, 8). A rotatable closure member (9) fitted on the tongue is connected by a draw string (10) to the side flaps (7, 8). The closure support can be made in one piece from spring-elastic plastics. In the opened position of the closure member (9) the two side flaps are spread slightly outwards and the tongue (6) upwards whilst in the closed position of the closure member the two side flaps and tongue form a closed face which fits with keyed engagement over the instep area of the foot. USE/ADVANTAGE - The closure can be opened and closed to different degrees by turning the closure member with one hand.