201106889 六、發明說明： 【發明所屬之技術領域】 本發明係關於自行車設備，及尤其係關於適合於由三項 全能運動員使用的自行車鞋。 本專利申請案主張2009年6月19曰申請之美國臨時專利 申請案第61/2 18,762號之優先權，該案之全文以引用的方 式併入本文中。 【先如技術】 在被稱為三項全能運動的現代運動項目中，三項全能運 動員在游泳、自行車、及跑步區段中競赛，其目標係在最 短經過時間内越過該終點線。為了改良一人用於該項目之 時間’縮短在該項目之該等區段之間的短暫轉換係有幫助 的。為了減少從該游泳區段至該自行車區段之該轉換時 間，二項全能運動員通常使其自行車備有已附接於踏板之 自行車鞋。藉由此配置，當從該游泳區段轉換到該自行車 區段時，三項全能運動員不需首先穿上鞋，而是可爬上該 自打車及踩踏板及/或將其滑動，之後他們將腳滑入鞋 内。 【發明内容】 本發明被設計以促進該三項全能運動員之腳易於插入至 該自行車鞋中，以便縮短完全騎上該自行車所花費的時 間、及促進將該鞋緊固至該腳。更明確言之，在一態樣 中’本發明提供-種鞋’其包括—鞋底及被緊固至該鞋之 -鞋幫。該鞋幫包含一中央部分及一鞋後跟部分，該鞋後 149145.doc 201106889 跟部分可從一打開位置相對於該中央部分移動，其容許一 =者之腳插入該鞋至一閉合位置，其將該使用者之腳緊 鞋内。-緊固機構被耦合在該鞋後跟部分盥該中央 部分之間。該緊固機構包含從該鞋後跟部分延伸至該中央 部分的一鞋帶。 、 在：實施例中，該緊固機構進一步包含—旋轉轉盤(諸 如’被緊固至該中央部分），該轉盤被耗合於該鞋帶使得 該轉盤之旋轉上緊該鞋帶。較佳地，肖中央部分包含在一 腳背區域中的—腳背開σ ’及該鞋幫進-步包含被定位在 該腳背開口中的—舌狀物。在此實施例中，該轉盤可被緊 固在接近該腳背開σ的該中央部分之—邊緣附近。 。亥中央部分可進-步包含—通道’及該鞋帶可被定位在 該通道中。舉例而言，料央部分可包含在該中央部分之 相對左及右側上的相對左及右通道，及該鞋帶可被定位在 左及右通道卜較佳地該鞋帶穿過該中央部分之—腳背區 域0 在另—個態樣中，該鞋後跟部Α包括一撓性織物，其作 為一活動鉸鏈以促丨鞋後跟部分相對於該中央部分之樞轉 移動。較佳地，該撓性織物亦延伸朝向該中央部分及形成 该中央部分的部分。 在又另一個態樣中，該鞋後跟部分在定位於該鞋底（亦 即外底及鞋墊）之上及該中央部分之後的—槐轉點處相對 於該十央部分柩轉。較佳地，該鞋後跟部分包含一寬部分 及在該寬部分之下的-窄部分，及其中該樞轉點大體上對 149145.doc 201106889 應於該窄部分。此外，該鞋接祖加、 X鞋後跟部分之該寬部分可包含分 別向該中央部分的左及右側延伸的左及右臂。 本發月之其他‘4樣將藉由考慮該詳細描述及附圖而變得 明顯的^ 【實施方式】 在本發明之任__實施例被詳細說明之前，應瞭解本發明 並非被限制於該構造細節及在以下描述中被閣明或在以下 圖式中被綠示的組件之配置的應用。本發明包含其他的實 施例而且可以多種方式被實踐或被實現。 請示-鞋1〇，鞋10具有：_鞋底，其包括一外底“ 及一鞋塾16，一鞋暂彳8，甘4 士跃門 被緊固至該外底14;及一緊固 機構22，其用於將該鞋腎圊卢 柱1ϋ緊固在—騎士腳上。該被繪示的 鞋10係用於一自行束的一 ό 仃旱的自仃車鞋10。明確言之，該鞋10 係用於無夹」或「夾入」型自行車踏板。然而，視需 要》亥鞋ίο可在不具有「無央」㈤自行車踏板的情況下使 用。 參照圖3 ’該被繪示的外底“係由一硬質聚合物製成。 然而，在本技術中已知’其他的硬質材料可被使用，諸如 -纖維-基質複合物、木材、或其他的材料。視需要，該 被繪示的外底U亦包含一鞋後跟塾26及用於安裝一踏板夾 的安裝#刀30。在其他構造中，該鞋後跟墊26及安裝部 分3 0可係不同的或被消除。 該被繪示的鞋塾16係—撓性插人件，其包含用於該騎士 腳的加墊及拱形支架及提供一更舒適的配合。該鞋塾Μ被 I49145.doc 201106889 支撑在S亥外底14上及係可移除。在另一個構造令，兮鞋塾 16可被連接至該外底14以阻止其移動。 參照圖1及2，該鞋幫18包含一腳趾部分34、—鞋後跟部 分38、及一中央部分42(其將該腳趾部分34與該鞋後跟部 分38連接）^該被繪示的鞋幫18係由撓性織物之一複合物 構造。明確言之，該被繪示的鞋幫18係由一編織物及二合 成皮革構造。 該中央部分42包含一腳背區域46，其大致在該鞋幫以之 該縱向中心中及界定一右側50(圖2)及一左側54(圖〇。一 腳背開口 58係在該右側50及該左側54之間的該腳背區域邨 中形成及從一腳開口 62向該腳趾部分34延伸。一右通道 66(圖2)係在該右側50中形成及一左通道7〇係在該左側“中 升> 成。一套官74將該右通道66與左通道70之該入口與出口 連接起來。該等被繪示的套管74由塑膠組成及在該鞋幫U 内部延伸。如以下更詳細地描述，該左及右通道66、7〇經 組態以容納一鞋帶丨14。在其他的構造中，視需要，該左 及右通道66、70可被不同地放置、可比繪示的更長或更 短，或在不同的地方開始及停止。 一舌狀物7 8橫跨該腳背開口 5 8定位及與該鞋幫丨8協作以 形成該腳開口 62。該被繪示的舌狀物78被連接至該左側54 及橫跨該腳背開口 58包覆且在該右側50之下’其留下該腳 背開口 58之一部分打開。或者，該舌狀物78可包覆在該右 側50之頂部上方。在其他的構造中，該舌狀物78可被不同 地塑形或沿該腳背開口 58延伸更多或更少。舉例而言，圖 149145.doc 201106889 8顯示一實例，其中該舌狀物78被連接至該腳趾部分μ及 大體上延伸該腳背開口 5 8之全長到達該腳開口 62。 呈一撓性皮帶8 2形式的一前封閉機構橫跨該腳背開口 $ 8 定位，其大體上與該腳趾部分34鄰接。該被繪示的撓性皮 帶82包含一鉤及環扣件且可用固持於該鞋1〇中的該騎士腳 來上緊以為該騎士腳提供一更緊固之固持及支撐。在其他 的實施例中，視需要該前封閉機構可係一鞋帶或採用其他 扣件。 該鞋後跟部分38包含一寬部分86(其界定一右臂9〇及一 左臂94)、及在該寬部分86之下的一窄部分％。該右臂9〇 及該左臂94分別向該中央部分42的該右及左側5〇、“延 伸。該鞋後跟部分38係由一撓性織物形成，其形成於該窄 部分98的一活動鉸鏈。在該被繪示的鞋1〇中，該活動鉸鏈 係位於該外底14及鞋墊16、及在該中央部分“之後部之 上。該中央部分42及該鞋後跟部分38係由該相同撓性織物 形成。呈撓性織物之-環1()2形式的一封閉辅助構件被連 接至該鞋後跟部分38之背面…㈣料道⑽通過從該 右臂90向該左臂94的該寬部分％而被形成。一套管74從該 入口延伸至鞋後跟通道1〇6之該出口。該被綠示的套管Μ 由塑膠組成及在該鞋後跟部分3 8内部延伸。 該鞋後跟部分38在—打開位置(圖3之虛線)與一閉合位 置（圖υ之間係可移動的，在該打開位置巾該鞋後跟部分38 被摺疊向下以容許對該腳開σ62之直接進出，在該閉合位 置中該鞋後跟部分38向上以將該騎士之腳固持在該鞋1〇 I49I45.doc 201106889 中。圖5顯示在該打開位置與該閉合位置之間的一中間位 置中的該鞋後跟部分3 8。該鞋後跟部分3 8於該活動鉸鏈處 樞轉。 s亥緊固機構22包含一旋轉轉盤11〇及該鞋帶114。該旋轉 轉盤U0被緊固在接近該腳背開口 58的該腳背區域46之該 左側54之一邊緣118附近。該鞋帶114通過該右通道66、該 左通道70、及該鞋後跟通道及於該旋轉轉盤ho連接。 5玄等通道66、70容許該鞋帶114通過該鞋幫18使得該鞋帶 114之一大部分不被曝露。 該旋轉轉盤11 〇包含圍繞該圓周的抓持部以允許該騎士 抓住及使該旋轉轉盤11 〇圍繞一軸轉動。該鞋帶丨14被連接 至該旋轉轉盤11〇使得在一第一方向旋轉該旋轉轉盤ιι〇可 上緊該鞋帶114，及將該旋轉轉盤11〇提離該鞋1〇容許該鞋 帶114鬆開。或者，在一第二方向旋轉該旋轉轉盤ιι〇可鬆 開該鞋帶114。一例示性的轉盤在被受讓於B〇a技術公司的 美國專利第7,591，050號中被顯示及描述，該專利之全部内 容被併入本文中。當該鞋帶114被鬆開時，該鞋後跟部分 38可被移到該打開位置。當該鞋帶114被上緊時，該鞋後 跟部分38可被固持在該閉合位置。在該被繪示的構造中， 該舌狀物78亦包含一環102,該鞋帶114通過該環。在另_ 個構造中，該旋轉轉盤110可係一棘齒轉盤及一按鈕可被 利用以藉由釋放該棘齒轉盤而鬆開該鞋帶114。 在操作中，一騎士鬆開該撓性皮帶82及旋轉該旋轉轉盘 110以鬆開該鞋帶m。該鞋後跟部分38隨後被移到該打择 149145.doc •10· 201106889 位置。該騎士隨後將該騎士腳插入該卿開口62中及完全向 前進入該鞋10[該騎士隨後上緊該撓性皮帶82使得該鞋 10相對於該騎士之腳前方緊固。該騎士隨後抓住撓性織物 之該環102及向該閉合位置拉該鞋後跟部分38。一旦該鞋 後跟部分38係在該閉合位置中，該旋轉轉盤11〇被旋轉以 上緊該鞋帶114從而將該鞋後跟部分38緊固在該閉合位置 中及將„亥騎士之腳緊固地固持在該鞋丨〇内的合適位置η 4 中。 為了將該騎士腳從該鞋10中移除，該騎士提升該旋轉轉 盤1以鬆開該鞋帶114。該鞋後跟部分38隨後被移到該打 開位置，該撓性皮帶82被鬆開，及該騎士腳被移除。或 者，該騎士腳可被置於該鞋10中及在沒有鬆開該撓性皮帶 82的情況下被移除。 圖6顯示該鞋1〇之一替代構造。該前封閉機構係具有一 鞋帶126之一旋轉轉盤122 ,其類似於用於上緊該鞋後跟部 分38的該旋轉轉盤110。該旋轉轉盤122可被轉向一方向以 鬆開該鞋帶126及轉向另一方向以上緊該鞋帶126。或者， 一按紐可被採用以將該鞋帶126釋放鬆開。 請注意’如上所述及在圖1至5中被繪示的該等鞋，該外 底14包括一整體結構。亦即，該外底14不包含與該鞋後跟 部分38—起移動的部分。而是此等設計之該後面穿入特徵 藉由相對於該外底14及相對於該鞋幫18之該中央部分42移 動該鞋後跟部分38而被完成。 該鞋10之一有利的使用係用於三項全能運動員。該鞋1〇 U9U5.doc •11 - 201106889 =失1—自行車之該踏板中，以在-運動員接近該自 订之則6亥鞋後跟部分38在該打開位置中。隨後該運動員 將其腳疋位在該鞋1G中，同時該鞋1G仍㈣炎入該自行 車4運動員心後可將該鞋後跟部分38移動至該閉合位置 及上緊該封閉件以將該腳緊固在該鞋10中。同樣地，在不 將-玄鞋1G從等自行車踏板中移除的情況下，該運動員可 將腳從該鞋U)中移開除。此優點提供在游泳與自行車之 間、及在自行車與跑步之間的一更快轉換時間。另外，該 鞋10提供至該鞋10的一更易穿入及退出，即使當其未被附 接於該自行車踏板時。 【圖式簡單說明】 圖1係根據本發明之一態樣的一自行車鞋之一正面透視 圖。 圖2係圖1之該自行車鞋之另一正面透視圖。 圖3係圖1之該自行車鞋之一側視圖。 圖4係圖1之該自行車鞋之一俯視圖。 圖5係在一中間位置的圖1之該自行車鞋之一俯視透視 圖0 圖6係根據本發明之另一態樣的一自行車鞋之一透視 圖。 【主要元件符號說明】 10 鞋 14 外底 16 鞋墊 149145.doc -12- ⑧ 201106889 18 鞋幫 22 緊固機構 26 鞋後跟墊 30 安裝部分 34 腳趾部分 38 鞋後跟部分 42 中央部分 46 腳背區域 50 右側 54 左側 58 腳背開口 62 腳開口 66 右通道 70 左通道 74 套管 78 舌狀物 82 撓性皮帶 86 寬部分 90 右臂 94 左臂 98 窄部分 102 環 106 鞋後跟通道 110 旋轉轉盤 149145.doc •13- 201106889 114 鞋帶 118 邊緣 122 旋轉轉盤 126 鞋帶 -14- 149145.doc ⑧201106889 VI. Description of the Invention: TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to bicycle equipment, and more particularly to bicycle shoes suitable for use by triathletes. The present patent application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 6 1/2 s. [First as technology] In a modern sport called the Triathlon, the three all-rounders compete in the swimming, cycling, and running sections, with the goal of crossing the finish line in the shortest possible time. In order to improve the time it takes for a person to use the project, it would be helpful to shorten the short transition between those sections of the project. In order to reduce this transition time from the swimming section to the bicycle section, the omnipotent athlete typically has his bicycle equipped with a bicycle shoe that has been attached to the pedal. With this configuration, when switching from the swimming section to the bicycle section, the triathlete does not need to wear the shoes first, but can climb the self-driving and pedaling and/or slide them, after which they Slide your foot into the shoe. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention is designed to facilitate the easy insertion of the foot of the triathlete into the bicycle shoe in order to reduce the time it takes to fully ride the bicycle and to facilitate fastening the shoe to the foot. More specifically, in one aspect, the present invention provides a shoe that includes a sole and an upper that is fastened to the shoe. The upper includes a central portion and a heel portion, the heel 149145.doc 201106889 the heel portion is movable relative to the central portion from an open position, which allows a foot of the person to be inserted into the shoe to a closed position, Hold the user's foot in the shoe. - a fastening mechanism is coupled between the heel portion of the heel and the central portion. The fastening mechanism includes a lace extending from the heel portion to the central portion. In an embodiment, the fastening mechanism further includes a rotating carousel (such as 'fastened to the central portion) that is slid by the shoelace such that rotation of the carousel tightens the shoelace. Preferably, the central portion of the shaw includes an instep opening σ ' in the instep region and the upper step includes a tongue positioned in the instep opening. In this embodiment, the turntable can be secured near the edge of the central portion of the instep opening σ. . The central portion of the Hai can include a channel-and the shoelace can be positioned in the channel. For example, the center portion can include relatively left and right channels on the opposite left and right sides of the central portion, and the lace can be positioned in the left and right passages. Preferably, the lace passes through the central portion. - Instep Area 0 In another aspect, the heel portion includes a flexible fabric that acts as a living hinge to facilitate pivotal movement of the heel portion of the shoe relative to the central portion. Preferably, the flexible fabric also extends toward the central portion and a portion forming the central portion. In still another aspect, the heel portion is tumbled relative to the ten central portion at a point of rotation that is positioned over the sole (i.e., the outsole and the insole) and after the central portion. Preferably, the heel portion includes a wide portion and a narrow portion below the wide portion, and wherein the pivot point is substantially opposite to the narrow portion of 149145.doc 201106889. In addition, the wide portion of the heel portion of the shoe and the heel portion of the X shoe may include left and right arms extending to the left and right sides of the center portion, respectively. Others of the present invention will become apparent by considering the detailed description and the drawings. [Embodiment] Before the present invention is described in detail, it should be understood that the present invention is not limited to This constructional detail and the application of the configuration of the components that are illustrated in the following description or illustrated in the following figures. The invention encompasses other embodiments and can be practiced or carried out in various ways. [Shoe 1], the shoe 10 has: a sole, which includes an outsole "and a shoe last 16, a shoe temporarily 8, a door is fastened to the outsole 14; and a fastening mechanism 22, which is used to fasten the shoe kidney pelvis 1 column on the knight's foot. The illustrated shoe 10 is used for a self-splitting, dry, self-sliding shoe 10. In particular, This shoe 10 is used for a bicycleless or "sandwich" type bicycle pedal. However, it is possible to use the "Heartless" (5) bicycle pedal if necessary. Referring to Figure 3, the depicted outsole is made of a rigid polymer. However, it is known in the art that other hard materials can be used, such as - fiber-matrix composites, wood, or other The painted outsole U also includes a heel sill 26 and an attachment # knife 30 for mounting a pedal clip. In other configurations, the heel pad 26 and the mounting portion 3 0 can be different or eliminated. The illustrated last 16-flexible insert includes a padded and arched bracket for the knight's foot and provides a more comfortable fit. Supported by I49145.doc 201106889 on the outer bottom 14 and removable. In another configuration, the last 16 can be attached to the outsole 14 to prevent its movement. Referring to Figures 1 and 2, the upper 18 includes a toe portion 34, a heel portion 38, and a central portion 42 (which connects the toe portion 34 to the heel portion 38). The depicted upper 18 is comprised of one of a flexible fabric. Composite construction. In particular, the illustrated upper 18 is constructed from a woven and two synthetic leather. The central portion 42 includes an instep region 46 substantially in the longitudinal center of the upper and defining a right side 50 (FIG. 2) and a left side 54 (Fig. An instep opening 58 is attached to the right side 50 and the left side The instep region between the 54 is formed in the village and extends from the foot opening 62 to the toe portion 34. A right channel 66 (Fig. 2) is formed in the right side 50 and a left channel 7 is attached to the left side. A set of officers 74 connects the right channel 66 to the inlet and outlet of the left channel 70. The illustrated sleeves 74 are comprised of plastic and extend inside the upper U. More detail below The left and right channels 66, 7 are configured to accommodate a shoelace file 14. In other configurations, the left and right channels 66, 70 can be placed differently, as illustrated, as desired. Longer or shorter, or starting and stopping at different places. A tongue 7 8 is positioned across the instep opening 58 and cooperates with the upper 8 to form the foot opening 62. The tongue is depicted The object 78 is attached to the left side 54 and is wrapped across the instep opening 58 and below the right side 50 'it leaves One of the instep openings 58 is partially open. Alternatively, the tongue 78 can be wrapped over the top of the right side 50. In other configurations, the tongue 78 can be shaped differently or extend along the instep opening 58. More or less. For example, Figure 149145.doc 201106889 8 shows an example in which the tongue 78 is coupled to the toe portion μ and extends substantially the entire length of the instep opening 58 to the foot opening 62. A front closure mechanism in the form of a flexible belt 8 2 is positioned across the instep opening $8 and generally abuts the toe portion 34. The illustrated flexible belt 82 includes a hook and loop fastener and is available The knight's foot held in the shoe 1 is tightened to provide a more secure hold and support for the knight's foot. In other embodiments, the front closure mechanism can be a lace or other fastener as desired. The heel portion 38 includes a wide portion 86 (which defines a right arm 9'' and a left arm 94) and a narrow portion % below the wide portion 86. The right arm 9〇 and the left arm 94 respectively extend toward the right and left sides of the central portion 42. The heel portion 38 is formed by a flexible fabric formed on one of the narrow portions 98. A living hinge. In the illustrated shoe, the living hinge is located on the outsole 14 and the insole 16, and above the rear portion of the central portion. The central portion 42 and the heel portion 38 are formed from the same flexible fabric. A closure auxiliary member in the form of a loop 1 () 2 in the form of a flexible fabric is attached to the back of the heel portion 38. (4) The channel (10) passes through the wide portion % of the left arm 94 to the left arm 94. Was formed. A sleeve 74 extends from the inlet to the outlet of the heel channel 1〇6. The green casing Μ is composed of plastic and extends inside the heel portion 38. The heel portion 38 is movable between an open position (dashed line in FIG. 3) and a closed position (in the open position, the heel portion 38 is folded down to allow the foot Directly entering and exiting σ62, in which the heel portion 38 is upwardly to hold the knight's foot in the shoe 1〇I49I45.doc 201106889. Figure 5 shows between the open position and the closed position The heel portion 38 in an intermediate position. The heel portion 38 pivots at the living hinge. The s-sea fastening mechanism 22 includes a rotating turntable 11 and the shoelace 114. The rotating turntable U0 Fastened near an edge 118 of the left side 54 of the instep area 46 of the instep opening 58. The lace 114 passes through the right channel 66, the left channel 70, and the heel channel and the rotating turntable The ho is connected. The 5th channel 66, 70 allows the shoelace 114 to pass through the upper 18 such that a substantial portion of the shoelace 114 is not exposed. The carousel 11 includes a grip around the circumference to allow the knight to grasp Live and rotate the rotating turntable 11 around an axis. 14 is coupled to the rotating carousel 11 such that rotating the rotating carousel in a first direction can tighten the shoelace 114, and lifting the carousel 11 from the shoe allows the shoelace 114 to be released. Alternatively, rotating the rotating turntable ιι in a second direction can release the shoelace 114. An exemplary turntable is shown and described in U.S. Patent No. 7,591,050, issued to B.A. The entire contents of this patent are incorporated herein. When the lace 114 is released, the heel portion 38 can be moved to the open position. When the lace 114 is tightened, the heel portion 38 can be held in the closed position. In the depicted configuration, the tongue 78 also includes a loop 102 through which the lace 114 passes. In another configuration, the rotary dial 110 can be A ratchet dial and a button can be utilized to release the lace 114 by releasing the ratchet dial. In operation, a knight releases the flexible belt 82 and rotates the rotary dial 110 to release the shoe With the m. The heel portion 38 is then moved to the position of 149145.doc •10·201106889. The knight then inserts the knight's foot into the sash opening 62 and fully forwards into the shoe 10 [the knight then tightens the flexible belt 82 so that the shoe 10 is fastened relative to the front of the knight's foot. The knight then grasps The loop 102 of the flexible fabric and the heel portion 38 are pulled toward the closed position. Once the heel portion 38 is in the closed position, the turntable 11 is rotated to tighten the lace 114 to thereby The heel portion 38 is secured in the closed position and securely holds the foot of the Knight in a suitable position η 4 within the last. To remove the knight's foot from the shoe 10, The knight raises the rotating carousel 1 to release the shoelace 114. The heel portion 38 is then moved to the open position, the flexible belt 82 is released, and the knight's foot is removed. Alternatively, the knight's foot can be placed in the shoe 10 and removed without loosening the flexible belt 82. Figure 6 shows an alternative construction of the shoe. The front closure mechanism has a rotating turntable 122 of a shoelace 126 that is similar to the rotating carousel 110 for tightening the heel portion 38 of the shoe. The rotary dial 122 can be turned in a direction to release the lace 126 and turn in the other direction to tighten the lace 126. Alternatively, a button can be employed to release the lace 126. Please note that the shoes, as described above and illustrated in Figures 1 to 5, comprise a unitary structure. That is, the outsole 14 does not include a portion that moves with the heel portion 38 of the shoe. Rather, the rear piercing feature of such designs is accomplished by moving the heel portion 38 relative to the outsole 14 and the central portion 42 relative to the upper 18. One of the advantageous uses of the shoe 10 is for a triathlete. The shoe 1〇 U9U5.doc •11 - 201106889 = 1 in the pedal of the bicycle, in the -the athlete approaching the custom 6 heel heel portion 38 in the open position. The athlete then positions his or her ankle in the shoe 1G while the shoe 1G is still in the heart of the bicycle 4 athlete and can move the heel portion 38 to the closed position and tighten the closure to The foot is fastened in the shoe 10. Similarly, the athlete can remove the foot from the shoe U) without removing the shoe 1G from the waiting bicycle pedal. This advantage provides a faster transition time between swimming and cycling, and between cycling and running. Additionally, the shoe 10 provides a easier entry and exit to the shoe 10 even when it is not attached to the bicycle pedal. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Figure 1 is a front perspective view of one of a bicycle shoe in accordance with one aspect of the present invention. 2 is another front perspective view of the bicycle shoe of FIG. 1. Figure 3 is a side elevational view of the bicycle shoe of Figure 1. 4 is a top plan view of the bicycle shoe of FIG. 1. Figure 5 is a perspective view of one of the bicycle shoes of Figure 1 in an intermediate position. Figure 6 is a perspective view of a bicycle shoe in accordance with another aspect of the present invention. [Main component symbol description] 10 shoe 14 outsole 16 insole 149145.doc -12- 8 201106889 18 upper 22 fastening mechanism 26 heel pad 30 mounting portion 34 toe portion 38 heel portion 42 central portion 46 instep area 50 Right side 54 Left side 58 Instep opening 62 Foot opening 66 Right channel 70 Left channel 74 Bushing 78 Tongue 82 Flexible belt 86 Wide section 90 Right arm 94 Left arm 98 Narrow section 102 Ring 106 Heel channel 110 Rotating turntable 149145. Doc •13- 201106889 114 Shoel 118 Edge 122 Rotating turntable 126 Shoelace-14- 149145.doc 8