JP2001104010A - Footwear for senior person - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide shoes free from troubles in wearing/taking off, and stable in wearing quality. SOLUTION: Shoes for elderly persons have a tightening opening/closing part by a shoe string, and a tightening opening/closing part by a pair of slide fasteners provided therealong. String holes are opened in each forward part of right and left vamps, notches with spaces of MP point are provided in a forward end inward of the string holes, a slide fastener is fitted to the each notch. String holes are opened along the notches in the vamp to cover an instep. Notches with their spaces of MP points are provided at a forward end inward of the string holes in the right and left vamps to cover both sides of a foot, and a slide fastener is fitted to each notch. A dust-proof member having a bellows space on both sides is provided from an inner surface of a shoe bottom side of the vamp along one notch to the inner surface of the shoe bottom side of the vamp along the other notches.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a shoe which is easy to take off and wear, and has good comfort. More specifically, the present invention relates to a shoe using a strap and two slide fasteners. The present invention relates to shoes that can be adjusted and made to surely fit to a foot to provide good comfort, and can be easily taken off and worn by loosening or tightening a slide fastener.
In the present invention, the term “elderly person” in the footwear for elderly person is used to include not only the elderly person but also a disabled person.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, when wearing shoes, after inserting the foot to be worn into the shoe, the heel of the shoe is pulled with a finger to fit the heel of the foot to the shoe, Or the heel was put into the shoe using a shoehorn. Also, when taking off the shoes, first pulling the heel part of the shoe to expose the heel, or loosening the shoe by loosening the shoelace or opening the hook-and-loop fastener, then removing the heel and then removing it .

[0003]

In the above-mentioned conventional shoes, the labor required to take off and put on the shoes is sometimes very troublesome for the elderly or disabled, and it takes time and effort. The amount of tightening of the straps and hook-and-loop fasteners had to be adjusted, which was troublesome for the elderly and disabled.

[0004] It is an object of the present invention to provide a shoe in which no trouble is required for putting on and taking off the shoes, and moreover, stable shoes can always be obtained.

[0005]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION By providing a tightening opening / closing portion made of shoelaces and a tightening opening / closing portion provided by a pair of slide fasteners provided along the tightening opening / closing portion, it is easy to take off and wear, and the riding comfort is stable. It is characterized by obtaining.

Further, in a boot type shoe, a string passing hole is provided at a front portion of each of the left and right uppers, and an interval between them at the front end portion is set to an MP point inward from the string passing hole. In the sneaker-type shoes, sew along the notch to cover the instep of the sneaker-type shoes by making cuts that will be the widest part of the foot width at the part to be measured) and attaching slide fasteners to each cut. A hole is provided, and each of the left and right insteps covering both sides of the foot has an MP point at the front end, inwardly of the threading hole (usually the width of the foot at the part where the foot circumference is measured). (A wide place) are provided, and a slide fastener is attached to each of the cuts.

Further, a dust repellent member having bellows-shaped towns on both sides is provided from the inner side of the sole of the upper along the one cut to the inner side of the sole of the upper along the other cut. And a ring having a diameter enough to allow a finger to be inserted into a slide fitting of a slide fastener in a loop in which a finger can be sufficiently inserted in an upper outer portion of the upper covering the heel.

[0008]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIGS. 1 to 3 show an example in which the present invention is applied to a boot, and FIGS. An example in which the present invention is applied to sneakers is shown. However, the present invention can be applied to shoes using a string for the tightening opening / closing part in addition to the above-mentioned shoes, and the detailed configuration is limited to the above-described embodiment. is not.

[0009]

[Function] At the time of the first installation, close the slide fastener, insert the foot with the shoelaces loosened, adjust the tightening amount of the shoelace to the optimum comfortable state, tighten and tighten the slide fastener for subsequent installation By doing so, the user can take off the shoes and always obtain the optimal comfort state. By using the shoes of the present invention, the size can be easily adjusted, so that the optimum wearing comfort is always obtained. In addition, since it can be easily attached and detached, an elderly person or a disabled person does not need to use labor for attaching and detaching. The shoes of the present invention can adopt the same design as shoes for healthy people, can provide shoes excellent in design compared to conventional shoes for elderly people, and can invite the elderly to go out. .

[0010]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention will be described in detail with reference to embodiments. The present invention is not limited by these examples.

Embodiment 1 The main part of the boot of Embodiment 1 is composed of a bottom part A and an upper part B. The bottom part A is made of a lightweight, flexible, non-slip material or a lightweight material. A flexible material is used, and an appropriate non-slip means is provided on the ground contact surface. Also,
The upper part B is made of leather, synthetic leather, or the like, and the left and right upper parts 1 and 1 that cover both sides of the foot and the ankle, the upper part 2 that covers the toe part, the outer skin and the core material are distal. An upper 3 extends to cover the heel, and a tongue 4 extends from the portion covering the toe.

The boot of the first embodiment has the following configuration in addition to the above configuration. String passing holes 5 are provided in the front portions of the left and right uppers 1 and 1, respectively, so that the shoes can be fixed to the feet by tightening the strings in the same manner as ordinary knitted shoes. On the back surface of the left and right upper shells 1 and 1,
... from the inside, projecting from the front end of each of the left and right uppers,
Dust strips 6, 6 are provided to reach the lower surface of the tongue piece 4 when worn, to prevent dust from entering the shoes when walking, and to allow the slide fasteners 11, 11 described later to directly contact the feet of the wearer. Can be prevented. A cushion member 7 surrounding the ankle is provided at the upper end of the left and right insteps 1 and 1 to fit the ankle to give a stable wearing feeling and protect the ankle of the wearer.

A loop 8 is provided in the upper part of the upper 3 covering the heel so that the fingers of the hand can be sufficiently inserted. The heel is pulled up for easy mounting. In addition, 1
Reference numeral 0 denotes an insole made of an impact absorbing material, which fits the sole of the foot to the sole of the shoe, absorbs the impact applied to the foot when walking, and alleviates the fatigue of the wearer.

Further, each of the left and right uppers 1 and 1 covering the both sides of the foot and the ankle is provided with an MP point at the front end inwardly of the string passing hole 5. A notch is provided, which is the widest part of the width of the foot at the part to be measured), and each notch has a ring 13 having a diameter such that a finger can be inserted into the slide fitting 12.
Auto-lock type slide fastener 1 fitted with
1, 11 are attached.

In wearing the boot of the first embodiment having the above configuration, as shown in FIG. 2, the pair of slide fasteners 11, 11 are pulled up to the upper ends to completely close the cut portions, and the shoelace is put on. Loosen enough to fit. In this state, the shoelaces are unfolded and open, so that the foot can be smoothly inserted into the boots. After putting in the foot, tighten the shoelace until the foot just fits the boot and tie the shoelace, so that the boot can be worn in a stable state.

When the boots are to be taken off, as shown in FIG. 3, the pair of slide fasteners 11, 11 are pulled down, and the opening width is substantially equal to the width of the foot. The foot easily comes off without pulling out the foot. And when putting on shoes again, after pulling down slide fasteners 11 and 11 and inserting a foot into a storage part, right and left slide fasteners 11 and 11 are pulled up,
The projection provided on the slide fitting is engaged between the engaging members of the slide fastener to lock the slide fitting 12, thereby preventing the slide fitting 12 from moving against the wearer's will and opening the slide fastener 11. I do.

As described above, since the boot of the first embodiment is tied with a string, it can be expanded or contracted in accordance with the instep (foot width) of the wearer, and the boot fits perfectly with the line of the foot. It can fit, walk easily, does not get tired and can walk safely. In addition, for the second and subsequent wearing, when the two slide fasteners 11 and 11 are opened, the front part is MP point (normally measure the foot circumference) Because the part can be opened to the widest part of the width of the foot, it is very easy to wear, and the tightening state of the shoelace does not change, so you can always get the optimal comfort. There is no need to use a shoehorn or to remove the shoe from the foot, and by adjusting the tightening position of the shoelace, it is possible to adjust the shoe to fit.

In the above description, the process of taking off and putting on boots by itself has been described. However, for an elderly person or a disabled person who cannot take off and put on boots on their own, the attendant substitutes for the above process, especially the first wearing. The next time you take off and wear it, the ring 1 provided on the slide fitting 12 of the slide fastener 11 will be used.
3 is so large that the fingers of the hand can be easily inserted,
The insertion of fingers is very easy,
Elderly and disabled people can expect to do it just to raise or lower.

Embodiment 2 The main part of the sneaker of Embodiment 2 is composed of a bottom portion C and an upper portion D. The bottom portion C is made of a lightweight, flexible, non-slip material or a lightweight material. A flexible material is used, and an appropriate non-slip means is provided on the ground contact surface. The upper part D is made of leather, synthetic leather, canvas or the like, and extends from the left and right upper parts 21 and 21 covering both side parts of the foot, and the upper parts 22 and 22 covering the toe parts. It is composed of an upper cover 24 covering the instep of the foot with a notch 23 at the center, and an upper cover 25 covering the heel.

The sneaker of the second embodiment has the following configuration in addition to the above configuration. Instep 21, covering both sides of the foot
1, the string passing holes 26 along the cuts 23, respectively.
Is provided, and the shoe can be fixed to the foot by tightening the strap as in a normal sneaker through the strap. Also,
Each of the left and right uppers 21 and 21 covering both sides of the foot has an MP point along the upper 21 and 21 at the front end (usually the width of the foot at the part where the foot circumference is measured). At each cut, an auto-lock type slide fastener 27, 27 having a ring 29 having a diameter large enough to allow a finger to be inserted into the slide fitting 28 is mounted. A loop 3 in which the fingers of the hand can be fully inserted on the upper outside of the upper 25 covering the heel.
3 are provided, and when worn, the elderly or disabled person can easily insert the fingers of the hand and pull up the heel of the boot to facilitate the wearing. Reference numeral 32 denotes an insole made of a shock absorbing material, which fits the sole of the foot to the sole of the shoe, absorbs the shock applied to the foot when walking, and alleviates the fatigue of the wearer.

A dust repellent member 30 provided with bellows-shaped towns 31 on both sides is provided from the inner side of the sole of the upper 21 along one cut to the inner side of the sole of the upper 21 along the other cut. Instep 2 covering both sides of the foot
Insteps 24 provided on the insteps and the insteps provided in 1, 21
The notch 23 provided on the rear surface of the slide fastener 2 is covered to prevent dust from entering the shoe when walking.
The configuration is such that the direct contact of the wearers 6, 26 with the wearer's foot can be prevented.

In wearing the sneakers of the second embodiment having the above-described configuration, as shown in FIG. 5, the pair of slide fasteners 26, 26 are pulled up to the upper ends to completely close the cut portions, and the shoelaces are put on. Loosen enough to fit. In this state, the shoelaces are unfolded and open, so that the feet can be smoothly inserted into the sneakers. After putting your feet on, tighten the shoelaces to the point where the feet just fit the sneakers and tie the shoelaces, so you can wear the sneakers in a stable state. When taking off the sneakers, as shown in FIG. 6, the pair of slide fasteners 26, 26 are pulled down, and the opening width is almost equal to the width of the foot. Therefore, only by lifting the foot, the sneaker is pressed and the foot is pulled out. You can easily fall off without doing this.

When the sneakers are to be worn again, the slide fasteners 26, 26 are pulled down, the feet are inserted into the storage section, and then the left and right slide fasteners 26, 26 are pulled up. The slide fitting 2 is engaged between the meshing members
8 to prevent the slide fastener 28 from moving against the wearer's will and opening the slide fastener 26.

As described above, since the sneakers of the second embodiment are tied with a string, they can be expanded or contracted in accordance with the instep (foot width) of the wearer, and the lace shoes are suitable for the line of the foot. Can fit, easy to walk,
The foot is not tired, it is safe to walk, and for the second and subsequent wearing, when the two slide fasteners 26, 26 are opened, the front part is the MP point (usually the widest part of the width of the foot at the part where the foot circumference is measured) Because it can be opened to the point, it is very easy to wear and the tightening condition of the shoelace does not change, so that the optimum comfort is always obtained.In addition, the dust guard has a bellows-like town, so the foot width It can accommodate large and small, and sand and pebbles do not enter the shoes.

Although an example in which the present invention is applied to boots and sneakers has been described, it is apparent that the present invention can be applied to shoes in which a string is used in the tightening opening / closing section. Can be widely applied irrespective of.

[0026]

As the size can be easily adjusted, the optimum comfort can always be obtained, and it can be easily attached and detached.
It is possible to provide a shoe that does not require the labor for putting on and taking off for the elderly and the disabled. In addition, the same design as the shoes for healthy people can be adopted, and shoes excellent in design compared to conventional shoes for the elderly, etc. can be provided.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a boot according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a mounted state of the boot of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a state in which the slide fastener of the boot of the present invention is pulled down and the mouth is widened.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the sneaker of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a state in which a slide fastener of the sneaker of the present invention is pulled up.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a state in which the slide fastener of the sneaker of the present invention is pulled down, the mouth is expanded, and the folds are expanded.

[Explanation of symbols]

Reference Signs List A A bottom part of boot B B Upper part of boot 1, 1 Upper part covering the side and ankle of the foot 2 Upper part covering the toe part 3 Upper part covering the heel part 8 Loop provided on the upper part covering the heel part 11, 11 Slide fasteners 13, 13 Ring attached to the metal fastener of the slide fastener C Bottom of sneakers D Instep of sneakers 21, 21 Upper covering the sides and ankles 24 Upper covering the toes 25 Upper covering the heels 27 , 27 slide fastener 29, 29 ring attached to the slide fastener bracket 30 loop provided on the upper covering the heel

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. Footwear for the elderly, etc., comprising a tightening opening / closing portion made of shoelaces and a tightening opening / closing portion provided by a pair of slide fasteners provided along the tightening opening / closing portion. 2. A string passing hole is provided at a front portion of each of the left and right upper shells, and a notch is provided in the front end portion at an interval between them at an MP point, inward of the string passing hole, and each notch is slid. The footwear for elderly people according to claim 1, wherein a fastener is attached. 3. A stringing hole is provided along the cut in the instep covering the instep of the foot, and each of the left and right instep covering the both sides of the foot is provided at the front end inwardly of the stringing hole. 3. The footwear for elderly people according to claim 1, wherein cuts are provided at intervals of MP points, and a slide fastener is attached to each cut. 4. A dust repellent member provided with bellows-shaped towns on both sides is provided from an inner surface of the sole of the upper along one cut to an inner surface of the sole of the upper along the other cut. 4. The shoe for the elderly etc. according to claim 2 or 3. 5. A loop having a diameter large enough to allow a finger to be inserted into a slide fitting of a slide fastener is provided in a loop in which a finger can be sufficiently inserted in an upper outer portion of an upper cover covering a heel. 4. Shoes for elderly people of any one of 4.