GB2232577A - A boot with changeable leg sections - Google Patents

A boot with changeable leg sections Download PDF

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GB2232577A
GB2232577A GB8913609A GB8913609A GB2232577A GB 2232577 A GB2232577 A GB 2232577A GB 8913609 A GB8913609 A GB 8913609A GB 8913609 A GB8913609 A GB 8913609A GB 2232577 A GB2232577 A GB 2232577A
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leg
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P E Gravestock
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Brown & Co
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B3/00—Footwear characterised by the shape or the use
    • A43B3/02—Boots covering the lower leg
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B3/00—Footwear characterised by the shape or the use
    • A43B3/24—Collapsible or convertible
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B3/00—Footwear characterised by the shape or the use
    • A43B3/24—Collapsible or convertible
    • A43B3/242—Collapsible or convertible characterised by the upper

Abstract

The boot leg has changeable sections which can be in a variety of designs and colours covering portions of the boot leg, or a complete all round length of leg. This device will enable the wearer to change the appearance or height of a boot for different conditions. The changeable portions can be attached by buckle and straps, press studs, velcro pads, zip fasteners, cleats, laces or a combination of these. <IMAGE>

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A BOOT WITH CHANGEABLE LEG SECTIONS Technical field This invention relates to a boot which has detachable and exchangeable sections of leg. The sections can be of different heights and shapes.
Background Boots rising above the ankle are usually designed for a specific purpose or sport, however by making sections of the leg detachable and exchangsable the.effective use and appearance of the boot can be changed. Different colours or personalised decorations can be added.
Essential technical features This invention enables the effective use and appearance of a boot to be changed by having different portions of the leg constructed of interchangeable pieces. The interchangeable pieces can be attached by buckle and straps, press studs, zip fasteners, velcro pads, eyelet and laces, cleats, or a combination of these attachments.
The changeable portions can either be made to each boot size or to a single standard size of portion that can be arranged to cover a range of different boot sizes.
Example Two forms of the invention will now be described and illustrated on the accompanying drawings.
Figure No.1 shows the detachable portion of a boot leg attached by three straps and buckles on one side of the leg Figure No.2 shows the portion shown in figure no.1 attached on the other side of the boot by three press studs.
Figure No.3 illustrates a detachable leg portion attached with three straps and buckles,and four press studs on one side of the boot.
Figure No.4 shows the portion shown in figure no.3 attached on the other side of the boot by three press studs.
Refering to the drawings the invention comprises a boot with detachable pieces. The pieces can be exchanged for pieces of a similar shape and size that may have different designs or colours.
The exchangeable pieces can be of one standard size capable of covering a full or part range of boot sizes As illustrated in figures 3 & 4 the lower part of the boot can be worn with or without its upper portion.
In figures 1 to 4 items marked 'C' are straps and buckles.
Items marked 'D' are press studs. These attachments can be sudstituted by cleats, laces, zip fasteners or velcro pads.

Claims (6)

1. A boot which has detachable portions of its leg. These portions can be exchanged with other pieces of different colours and design that, do not alter the original angle of the leg.
2. A boot according to claim 1 ,in which the lower portion can be closed by zip fasteners, velcro pads, straps and buckles, laces or press studs.
3. A boot according to claims 1 or 2 in which the detachable and exchangeable portions can be attached by straps and buckles,velcro pads,zip fasteners, cleats, press studs, laces and eyelets or a combination of these.
4. A boot according to claims 1, 2, or 3, in which the detachable portion forms only part of the circumference of the leg.
5. A boot according to claims 1, 2, or 3, in which the detachable portion forms a complete circumference of the leg.
6. A boot according to claim 1, 2, 3, or 5, can be worn without the upper portion.
GB8913609A 1989-06-14 1989-06-14 A boot with changeable leg sections Withdrawn GB2232577A (en)

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Cited By (2)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US7350321B2 (en) 2002-05-23 2008-04-01 Adidas International Marketing B.V. Shoe upper and methods of manufacture
GB2470907A (en) * 2009-06-08 2010-12-15 Bacup Shoe Company Ltd A height adjustable boot

Citations (8)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB272132A (en) * 1927-02-08 1927-06-09 Joseph Cooper An adjustable gaiter or analogous article of wearing apparel of inextensible fabric
GB328715A (en) * 1929-02-19 1930-05-08 Trasler Bros & Co Ltd Improvements in or relating to gaiters, leggings, high-legged boots and like articles
GB518059A (en) * 1939-04-05 1940-02-15 Griffith Lloyd Improvements in combined foot and leg coverings
CA967364A (en) * 1972-05-25 1975-05-13 Franco Vaccari Ski boot
US4103440A (en) * 1977-08-15 1978-08-01 Lawrence Peter A Shoe with detachable upper
CA1066501A (en) * 1977-09-07 1979-11-20 Munari Corporation Canada Ltd. Skate boot with button and buttonhole attachment means
CA1117290A (en) * 1979-11-09 1982-02-02 Tom Flottorp Safety toe cap
US4745693A (en) * 1987-02-09 1988-05-24 Brown Randy N Shoe with detachable sole and heel

Patent Citations (8)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB272132A (en) * 1927-02-08 1927-06-09 Joseph Cooper An adjustable gaiter or analogous article of wearing apparel of inextensible fabric
GB328715A (en) * 1929-02-19 1930-05-08 Trasler Bros & Co Ltd Improvements in or relating to gaiters, leggings, high-legged boots and like articles
GB518059A (en) * 1939-04-05 1940-02-15 Griffith Lloyd Improvements in combined foot and leg coverings
CA967364A (en) * 1972-05-25 1975-05-13 Franco Vaccari Ski boot
US4103440A (en) * 1977-08-15 1978-08-01 Lawrence Peter A Shoe with detachable upper
CA1066501A (en) * 1977-09-07 1979-11-20 Munari Corporation Canada Ltd. Skate boot with button and buttonhole attachment means
CA1117290A (en) * 1979-11-09 1982-02-02 Tom Flottorp Safety toe cap
US4745693A (en) * 1987-02-09 1988-05-24 Brown Randy N Shoe with detachable sole and heel

Cited By (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US7350321B2 (en) 2002-05-23 2008-04-01 Adidas International Marketing B.V. Shoe upper and methods of manufacture
GB2470907A (en) * 2009-06-08 2010-12-15 Bacup Shoe Company Ltd A height adjustable boot

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