WO2007105064A2 - Overshoe structure and shoe structure to be associated with said overshoe - Google Patents

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WO2007105064A2
WO2007105064A2 PCT/IB2007/000572 IB2007000572W WO2007105064A2 WO 2007105064 A2 WO2007105064 A2 WO 2007105064A2 IB 2007000572 W IB2007000572 W IB 2007000572W WO 2007105064 A2 WO2007105064 A2 WO 2007105064A2
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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
    • A43B3/16—Overshoes
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B13/00—Soles; Sole-and-heel integral units
    • A43B13/28—Soles; Sole-and-heel integral units characterised by their attachment, also attachment of combined soles and heels
    • A43B13/36—Easily-exchangeable soles
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B21/00—Heels; Top-pieces or top-lifts
    • A43B21/36—Heels; Top-pieces or top-lifts characterised by their attachment; Securing devices for the attaching means
    • A43B21/42—Heels with replaceable or adjustable parts, e.g. top lift
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B3/00—Footwear characterised by the shape or the use
    • A43B3/16—Overshoes
    • A43B3/20—Heel-less overshoes

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  • the present invention relates to the footwear industry and, in particular, it relates to a structure of overshoe to be associated with a shoe. Furthermore, it relates to a structure of shoe that can be combined with said overshoe to provide different models of shoes .
  • overshoes exist made of an impermeable material that are arranged on the shoe with protective function.
  • overshoes of prior art are used in case of rain, or snow, to avoid that the shoes can soak and absorb humidity altering the material of the upper and permeating up to deteriorating the sole.
  • Overshoes also exist adapted to change the aesthetic features of the shoes with which they are used. However, they provide complicated systems for tying it to the shoe.
  • overshoes are mainly dedicated to a particular shoe, and fit with difficulty to shoes with different shape or size.
  • a shoe having an upper, a tip and a heel, — a coating portion having an opening through which in use the shoe is put, said coating covering at least in part said upper,
  • stiff element connected to the coating portion, said stiff element being arranged in use under the shoe, said stiff element extending from the tip of said shoe up to at least the half of said shoe, wherein said shoe has a sole adapted to contact said stiff element, so that said sole in use contacts the ground indirectly through said stiff element •
  • the user can use the overshoe according to the invention on an already owned shoe, changing the aesthetic features.
  • the user can use a specially made shoe Amble for being combined to the overshoe and not necessarily suitable for walking without the overshoe, for example having a light sole.
  • the user may have a set of overshoes for changing in turn the exterior of the shoe, changing in turn completely the colours, the shape, the pattern, the height, etc.
  • a same shoe in turn can look like a boot, a decollete, a hose that extends from a shoe changing its pattern, a hose that continues with the same pattern of the shoe .
  • the coating portion can be made of resilient material, in order to result stretched above the upper of the shoe.
  • the stiff element comprises:
  • the first portion has the function of contacting the ground while the user is walking, whereas the second portion, which normally does not touch the ground, allows the stiff element to adhere better to the sole giving higher steadiness.
  • the stiff element has at least one fold line suitable to assist the inclination of the second portion with respect to the first portion at a desired angle and to adapt itself to the shape of the sole.
  • the stiff element extends for a large part of the sole or even for all the length of the sole. This way, the stiff element increases the grip to the sole giving much higher steadiness, extending up to the zone of the heel .
  • the coating portion has a second opening adapted to receive the heel of the shoe, so that the heel during the use remains visible. More in detail, the side surface of the second opening has radial slits. This way, the diameter of the second opening fits the diameter of the heel.
  • the stiff element can have the first portion next to the sole of the shoe whereas the second portion extends up to the heel.
  • the stiff element as above described can be fixed by fastening means to a thick layer having a determined height. This way, it is possible to use the same overshoe for different shoes having heels of different height, choosing a layer of appropriate height .
  • the stiff element comprises:
  • the stiff element can be connected to the coating portion by engagement means, in either fixed or releasable way, selected from the group comprised of:
  • the stiff element may have at least one strap, which passes through a heel and/or ankle zone and remains within or outside the coating portion, to avoid a possible rearward sliding of the shoe . !
  • the stiff element has a shoe containing edge adapted to avoid possible sliding of the shoe with respect to the coating portion and vice- versa.
  • the shoe containing edge can contain the fingers of the foot.
  • means can be provided for connecting the coating portion to the shoe.
  • the means for connecting the coating portion to the shoe can comprise a plurality of holes made in the containing edge of the stiff element, said plurality of holes being adapted to engage with at least one tie string.
  • the means for connecting the coating portion to the shoe can be selected from the group comprised of:
  • the coating portion can be made of a material selected from the group comprised of:
  • the coating portion can be of plastic material obtained, for example, by moulding.
  • the stiff element can be integrated in the coating.
  • the sole of the shoe has a downward bent portion to which the stiff element engages through mutual engagement means .
  • the shoe can be equipped with a heel that can be lengthened/shortened.
  • the stiff element or the thick layer added to the stiff element has a height substantially the same as the difference between the minimum and maximum length of the heel that can be lengthened/shortened.
  • FIG. 1 shows a perspective elevational side view of a possible overshoe according to the invention
  • FIG. 2 shows a perspective elevational side view of a step of introducing a shoe in the overshoe of figure 1;
  • FIG. 3 shows a perspective elevational side view of the overshoe of figure 1 put on a shoe
  • FIG. 4 shows a plan view of from below of an exemplary embodiment of the overshoe of figure 1;
  • FIGs 5 and 6 show a perspective view of exemplary embodiment alternative to that of figure 1 where a thick layer is provided that can be fixed to the stiff element;
  • FIG. 7 shows a perspective view of another exemplary embodiment alternative to that of figure 1;
  • FIG. 13 shows a perspective view from below of another exemplary embodiment alternative to that of 1;
  • - Figure 14 shows a further exemplary embodiment alternative to that of figure 1;
  • an overshoe structure 1 comprises a coating portion 30 that is put on a shoe 100 and a stiff element 32, connected to the coating portion 30 and adapted to engage with the coating portion 30 to cover the sole of the shoe 100.
  • the shoe 100 is put in the coating portion 30 through an opening 31.
  • the shoe 100 can be a desired shoe existing on the market, with shape adapted to fit the coating portion and the stiff element, or it can be a dedicated shoe, with light sole and not necessarily adapted to be used for walking, without the stiff element below.
  • a stiff element a strong element is intended with shape substantially plane adapted to have a function of sole. Obviously, it can be flexible in a way similar to the sole of a shoe to allow walking. Therefore, the term stiff is used for distinguishing it from the coating portion, which is flexible in order to adapt to the shape of the upper and of the foot or the leg of a user.
  • the stiff element 32 extends preferably beyond half the length of the shoe 100, i.e. up to the medial-foot region of the person that wears the shoe 100. This determines higher steadiness and allows an easy location between the shoe 100 and the coating portion 30, assuring to keep the latter in a correct position during the use.
  • the stiff element 32 can be next to the sole 2 of the shoe 100 for all its length and comprises a first portion 32a, which in use covers the sole of the shoe 100 at the tip region, and a second portion 32b, which is at an angle with respect to the first portion 32a and is arranged at the medial-foot region (figure 3) .
  • an overshoe structure provides a coating portion 30 comprising a front portion 32a next to the sole 2, a central portion 32b that is not closed to the sole 2 and remains distanced from it and a rear portion 32c that extends up to the heel 5 of the shoe 100 (figure 9) .
  • the sole 2 of the shoe 100 can have a downward bent portion 122 at which the stiff element 32 is connected through mutual engagement means, not shown, indicated in figure with a dotted line.
  • the stiff element 32 is used alone for a shoe to be associated (figure 3) .
  • the stiff element 32 can be engaged with a thick layer 10 of desired height that carries out the function of sole for the overall shoe structure.
  • thick layer 10 can be fixed to the stiff element 32 by means of fastening means, such as projections 33 and recesses 12 (figures 5 and 6) , or other devices not shown in the figures. This way, it is possible to use a same coating 30 for different shoes, in particular, having heels of different height.
  • the coating portion 30 in addition to opening 31 can provide also a second opening 35 adapted to receive a heel 5 of shoe 100 that in this case remains visible during the use.
  • Second opening 35 can provide radial slits 36 that allow enlarging its cross section to fit the diameter of heel 5 (figure 4) .
  • stiff element 32 has a containing edge 38 for shoe 100 to ensure that it remains in a correct position during the use. Containing edge 38 can be made at the sole portion 32a or along its entire periphery.
  • the coating portion has not been shown in these figures for simplicity, but it is actually connected to the shoe containing edge 38 by means of glue, seam, welding, etc.
  • the containing edge 38 can also have a string 46 that is arranged inside, or outside, to the coating portion 30 same to avoid possible rearward sliding of the shoe.
  • the containing edge 38 can have a plurality of holes 43 adapted to engage with at least one string 44 that is then kept in position by one or more knots 45 (figures 15 and 16) .
  • the coating portion 30 is steadily fixed to the shoe 100 avoiding lateral, forward, or rear sliding that would shift the coating portion 30 from a correct position with respect to it.
  • the string 44 can also be connected below the stiff element 32 at points 37 and kept in position by a traditional closure 57 (figures 13 and 14) .
  • string 44 can be fixed to the stiff element 32 by means of a seam, glue, etc.
  • an overshoe structure can be associated to a shoe 101 equipped with a heel 50 of the type that can be lengthened/shortened between a maximum length (h max ) and a minimum length (h m i n ) .
  • the stiff element 32 ' is coupled to a thick layer 10 having height substantially the same as the difference between the minimum length of the heel 5 and the length of use.
  • the stiff element has a height suitable to allow an easy walking.
  • the ensemble of the coating portion and of the stiff element forms an overshoe that can be made with a desired pattern and material, in a way also very different from the shoe.
  • a coating can be formed, starting from the stiff element, which coats all the shoe and goes on up to cover completely a leg, leaving it hidden within the shoe.
  • a resilient light material for example knitted hosiery fancy fabric
  • the shoe achieves a completely new shape, looking as if the hose and the shoe are a whole.
  • the user can provide a various number of linings to cover a same shoe, in order to obtain, in turn, different effects. In this case, there is the advantage to use a very comfortable and familiar shoe, which fits perfectly to the foot, but in turn with different design.

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An overshoe structure and a shoe to be associated (1) comprising a coating portion (30) that is put on a shoe (100) and a stiff element (32) adapted to engage with the coating portion (30) covering the sole of the shoe (100) . In particular, the shoe (100) is put in the coating portion (30) through an opening (31) . The stiff element (32) extends preferably beyond half of the length of the shoe (100), i.e. up to the medial-foot region of the person that wears the shoe (100) . This assists the relative location between the shoe (100) and the coating portion (30) to keep the latter in a correct position during the use. The stiff element (32) can be next to the sole (2) of the shoe (100) for all its length and comprises a first portion (32a) , which in use covers the sole of the shoe (100) at the shoe tip, and a second portion (32b) at an angle with respect to the first portion (32a) and arranged at the medial-foot of the person that uses it.

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TITLE
OVERSHOE STRUCTURE AND SHOE STRUCTURE TO BE ASSOCIATED
WITH SAID OVERSHOE
DESCRIPTION Field of the invention
The present invention relates to the footwear industry and, in particular, it relates to a structure of overshoe to be associated with a shoe. Furthermore, it relates to a structure of shoe that can be combined with said overshoe to provide different models of shoes .
Description of the prior art
As well known, overshoes exist made of an impermeable material that are arranged on the shoe with protective function.
In particular, the overshoes of prior art are used in case of rain, or snow, to avoid that the shoes can soak and absorb humidity altering the material of the upper and permeating up to deteriorating the sole. Overshoes also exist adapted to change the aesthetic features of the shoes with which they are used. However, they provide complicated systems for tying it to the shoe.
Furthermore, such overshoes are mainly dedicated to a particular shoe, and fit with difficulty to shoes with different shape or size.
Furthermore, during the use, overshoes of prior art can shift from a correct position on the shoe.
Summary of the invention It is therefore a feature of the invention to provide an overshoe structure to be associated with a shoe capable of giving different configurations, styles and aesthetic effects to the shoe in a quick and easy way. It is also a feature of the invention to provide a shoe structure to be associated with said overshoe in order to achieve with it different configurations in a quick and easy way. It is another feature of the invention to provide a shoe structure to be associated with said overshoe and adapted to exceed the drawbacks of the prior art.
These and other features are accomplished with one exemplary overshoe structure according to the invention to be associated with a shoe, said shoe having a sole, an upper, a tip and a heel, comprising:
— a coating portion having an opening through which in use the shoe is put, said coating covering at least in part said upper,
- a stiff element connected to the coating portion, said stiff element being arranged in use under the sole of the shoe, wherein said stiff element extends from the tip of said shoe up to at least the half of said shoe. The above described objects are also achieved by the shoe structure to be associated with said overshoe according to the invention, comprising:
- a shoe having an upper, a tip and a heel, — a coating portion having an opening through which in use the shoe is put, said coating covering at least in part said upper,
— a stiff element connected to the coating portion, said stiff element being arranged in use under the shoe, said stiff element extending from the tip of said shoe up to at least the half of said shoe, wherein said shoe has a sole adapted to contact said stiff element, so that said sole in use contacts the ground indirectly through said stiff element •
According to the invention, then, the user can use the overshoe according to the invention on an already owned shoe, changing the aesthetic features.
Alternatively, the user can use a specially made shoe uitable for being combined to the overshoe and not necessarily suitable for walking without the overshoe, for example having a light sole. In both cases, the user may have a set of overshoes for changing in turn the exterior of the shoe, changing in turn completely the colours, the shape, the pattern, the height, etc.
A same shoe in turn can look like a boot, a decollete, a hose that extends from a shoe changing its pattern, a hose that continues with the same pattern of the shoe .
Completely new effects can then be obtained. In fact, for example, if the overshoe extends from the shoe covering completely a leg, it has the effect of forming a shoe where the hose that coats the leg extends from the shoe, without discontinuity.
The coating portion can be made of resilient material, in order to result stretched above the upper of the shoe. Advantageously, the stiff element comprises:
- a first portion adapted to coat the shoe at the front part of the sole/
- a second portion at an angle with respect to the first portion, said second portion being adapted to coat the shoe at the central part of the sole.
This way, the first portion has the function of contacting the ground while the user is walking, whereas the second portion, which normally does not touch the ground, allows the stiff element to adhere better to the sole giving higher steadiness.
In particular, at the conjunction between the first portion and the second portion, the stiff element has at least one fold line suitable to assist the inclination of the second portion with respect to the first portion at a desired angle and to adapt itself to the shape of the sole.
In a particular exemplary embodiment, the stiff element extends for a large part of the sole or even for all the length of the sole. This way, the stiff element increases the grip to the sole giving much higher steadiness, extending up to the zone of the heel . In particular, the coating portion has a second opening adapted to receive the heel of the shoe, so that the heel during the use remains visible. More in detail, the side surface of the second opening has radial slits. This way, the diameter of the second opening fits the diameter of the heel.
Alternatively, the stiff element can have the first portion next to the sole of the shoe whereas the second portion extends up to the heel.
The stiff element as above described can be fixed by fastening means to a thick layer having a determined height. This way, it is possible to use the same overshoe for different shoes having heels of different height, choosing a layer of appropriate height . In an exemplary embodiment of the invention, the stiff element comprises:
- a first portion at the front part of the shoe;
- a second portion at the central part of the shoe; - a third portion at the rear part of the shoe wherein, the above described first, second and third portion are separated from one another.
In particular, the stiff element can be connected to the coating portion by engagement means, in either fixed or releasable way, selected from the group comprised of:
- seam points;
- glue points; — projections and recesses;
- bayonet coupling;
- magnets;
- holes and tie means;
- at least one strap; or a combination thereof.
In particular, the stiff element may have at least one strap, which passes through a heel and/or ankle zone and remains within or outside the coating portion, to avoid a possible rearward sliding of the shoe . !
Advantageously, the stiff element and the coating portion, through the respective surfaces, havje a plurality of apertures suitable to assist the perspiration of the sole of the user. Advantageously, the stiff element has a shoe containing edge adapted to avoid possible sliding of the shoe with respect to the coating portion and vice- versa. In particular, the shoe containing edge can contain the fingers of the foot. Furthermore, means can be provided for connecting the coating portion to the shoe. In particular, the means for connecting the coating portion to the shoe can comprise a plurality of holes made in the containing edge of the stiff element, said plurality of holes being adapted to engage with at least one tie string.
Alternatively, the means for connecting the coating portion to the shoe can be selected from the group comprised of:
- magnets;
- clips;
- seams;
- glue points; - Velcro.
In particular, the coating portion can be made of a material selected from the group comprised of:
- woven fabric,
- non-woven fabric, - knitted fabric,
- plastic material,
- elasticized material,
- leather or imitation leather;
- natural rubber, in particular caoutchouc; — synthetic rubber;
- other known material.
In particular, the coating portion can be of plastic material obtained, for example, by moulding. In this case, the stiff element can be integrated in the coating.
Advantageously, the sole of the shoe has a downward bent portion to which the stiff element engages through mutual engagement means .
In particular, the shoe can be equipped with a heel that can be lengthened/shortened. In this case, the stiff element or the thick layer added to the stiff element has a height substantially the same as the difference between the minimum and maximum length of the heel that can be lengthened/shortened. Brief description of the drawings The invention will be now shown with the following description of an exemplary embodiment thereof, exemplifying but not limitative, with reference to the attached drawings wherein:
- Figure 1 shows a perspective elevational side view of a possible overshoe according to the invention;
- Figure 2 shows a perspective elevational side view of a step of introducing a shoe in the overshoe of figure 1;
- Figure 3 shows a perspective elevational side view of the overshoe of figure 1 put on a shoe;
- Figure 4 shows a plan view of from below of an exemplary embodiment of the overshoe of figure 1; - Figures 5 and 6 show a perspective view of exemplary embodiment alternative to that of figure 1 where a thick layer is provided that can be fixed to the stiff element;
- Figure 7 shows a perspective view of another exemplary embodiment alternative to that of figure 1;
- Figures from 8 to 10 show a perspective view of a succession of steps through which a further exemplary embodiment of the overshoe of figure 1 is put on the shoe; - Figures 11 and 12 show two possible exemplary embodiments of a stiff element of the invention, where the coating portion has not been shown for simplicity;
- Figure 13 shows a perspective view from below of another exemplary embodiment alternative to that of 1; - Figure 14 shows a further exemplary embodiment alternative to that of figure 1;
- Figures 15 and 16 show a further exemplary embodiment of the stiff element of figure 12, where the coating portion has not been shown for simplicity; - Figures 17 and 18 show, finally, a perspective view of a further exemplary embodiment alternative to that of figure 1.
Description of the preferred embodiments As shown in figures from 1 to 3, an overshoe structure 1, according to the invention, comprises a coating portion 30 that is put on a shoe 100 and a stiff element 32, connected to the coating portion 30 and adapted to engage with the coating portion 30 to cover the sole of the shoe 100. In particular, the shoe 100 is put in the coating portion 30 through an opening 31. The shoe 100 can be a desired shoe existing on the market, with shape adapted to fit the coating portion and the stiff element, or it can be a dedicated shoe, with light sole and not necessarily adapted to be used for walking, without the stiff element below.
A stiff element a strong element is intended with shape substantially plane adapted to have a function of sole. Obviously, it can be flexible in a way similar to the sole of a shoe to allow walking. Therefore, the term stiff is used for distinguishing it from the coating portion, which is flexible in order to adapt to the shape of the upper and of the foot or the leg of a user.
The stiff element 32 extends preferably beyond half the length of the shoe 100, i.e. up to the medial-foot region of the person that wears the shoe 100. This determines higher steadiness and allows an easy location between the shoe 100 and the coating portion 30, assuring to keep the latter in a correct position during the use.
The stiff element 32 can be next to the sole 2 of the shoe 100 for all its length and comprises a first portion 32a, which in use covers the sole of the shoe 100 at the tip region, and a second portion 32b, which is at an angle with respect to the first portion 32a and is arranged at the medial-foot region (figure 3) .
To assist the inclination of second portion 32b with respect to first portion 32a, at the zone of conjunction between the two portions 32a and 32b fold lines 39 can be provided (figure 12) . In a possible exemplary embodiment, an overshoe structure, according to the invention, provides a coating portion 30 comprising a front portion 32a next to the sole 2, a central portion 32b that is not closed to the sole 2 and remains distanced from it and a rear portion 32c that extends up to the heel 5 of the shoe 100 (figure 9) .
As shown in figure 7, to assist positioning the stiff element 32, the sole 2 of the shoe 100 can have a downward bent portion 122 at which the stiff element 32 is connected through mutual engagement means, not shown, indicated in figure with a dotted line.
In use, the stiff element 32 is used alone for a shoe to be associated (figure 3) . Alternatively, the stiff element 32 can be engaged with a thick layer 10 of desired height that carries out the function of sole for the overall shoe structure. In particular, thick layer 10 can be fixed to the stiff element 32 by means of fastening means, such as projections 33 and recesses 12 (figures 5 and 6) , or other devices not shown in the figures. This way, it is possible to use a same coating 30 for different shoes, in particular, having heels of different height.
The coating portion 30 in addition to opening 31 can provide also a second opening 35 adapted to receive a heel 5 of shoe 100 that in this case remains visible during the use. Second opening 35 can provide radial slits 36 that allow enlarging its cross section to fit the diameter of heel 5 (figure 4) . As shown in figures 11 and 12, stiff element 32 has a containing edge 38 for shoe 100 to ensure that it remains in a correct position during the use. Containing edge 38 can be made at the sole portion 32a or along its entire periphery. The coating portion has not been shown in these figures for simplicity, but it is actually connected to the shoe containing edge 38 by means of glue, seam, welding, etc.
To ensure further the shoe to the coating portion 30, in particular, when the latter is made of fabric, the containing edge 38 can also have a string 46 that is arranged inside, or outside, to the coating portion 30 same to avoid possible rearward sliding of the shoe.
Furthermore, the containing edge 38 can have a plurality of holes 43 adapted to engage with at least one string 44 that is then kept in position by one or more knots 45 (figures 15 and 16) . This way, the coating portion 30 is steadily fixed to the shoe 100 avoiding lateral, forward, or rear sliding that would shift the coating portion 30 from a correct position with respect to it.
The string 44 can also be connected below the stiff element 32 at points 37 and kept in position by a traditional closure 57 (figures 13 and 14) . In particular, string 44 can be fixed to the stiff element 32 by means of a seam, glue, etc.
In an exemplary embodiment shown in figures 14 and 16, an overshoe structure, according to the invention, can be associated to a shoe 101 equipped with a heel 50 of the type that can be lengthened/shortened between a maximum length (hmax) and a minimum length (hmin) . In this case, the stiff element 32' is coupled to a thick layer 10 having height substantially the same as the difference between the minimum length of the heel 5 and the length of use. Alternatively, the stiff element has a height suitable to allow an easy walking.
The ensemble of the coating portion and of the stiff element forms an overshoe that can be made with a desired pattern and material, in a way also very different from the shoe. For example, a coating can be formed, starting from the stiff element, which coats all the shoe and goes on up to cover completely a leg, leaving it hidden within the shoe. Using as coating a resilient light material, for example knitted hosiery fancy fabric, the shoe achieves a completely new shape, looking as if the hose and the shoe are a whole. The user can provide a various number of linings to cover a same shoe, in order to obtain, in turn, different effects. In this case, there is the advantage to use a very comfortable and familiar shoe, which fits perfectly to the foot, but in turn with different design.
The foregoing description of a specific embodiment will so fully reveal the invention according to the conceptual point of view, so that others, by applying current knowledge, will be able to modify and/or adapt for various applications such an embodiment without further research and without parting from the invention, and it is therefore to be understood that such adaptations and modifications will have to be considered as equivalent to the specific embodiment . The means and the materials to realise the different functions described herein could have a different nature without, for this reason, departing from the field of the invention. It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation.

Claims

1. An overshoe structure to be associated with a shoe, said shoe having a sole, an upper, a tip and a heel, comprising: — a coating portion having an opening through which in use the shoe is put, said coating covering at least in part said upper,
- a stiff element connected to the coating portion, said stiff element being arranged in use under the sole of the shoe, wherein said stiff element extends from the tip of said shoe up to at least the half of said shoe.
2. Overshoe structure according to claim 1, wherein said stiff element comprises: — a first portion adapted to coat the shoe at the front part of the sole;
— a second portion at an angle with respect to the first portion for a determined angle, said second portion being adapted to coat the shoe sole at the central part of the sole, whereby said first portion has function of contacting the ground while the user is walking, whereas the second portion, which normally does not touch the ground, allows the stiff element to adhere better to the sole giving higher steadiness .
3. Overshoe structure according to claim 1, wherein, at the conjunction between the first portion and the second portion, the stiff element has at least one fold line suitable to assist the inclination of the second portion with respect to the first portion for a desired angle and to adapt to the shape of the sole.
4. Overshoe structure according to claim 1, wherein the stiff element extends for large part of the sole or for all the length of the sole.
5. Overshoe structure according to claim 1, wherein the coating portion has a second opening adapted to receive the heel of the shoe that during the use remains visible.
6. Overshoe structure according to claim 5, wherein the side surface of the second opening has radial slits.
7. Overshoe structure according to claim 1, wherein the stiff element has the first portion next to the sole of the shoe whereas the second portion extends up to the heel .
8. Overshoe structure according to claim 1, wherein said stiff element is fixed by means of fastening means to a thick layer of determined height, whereby it is possible to use the same coating for different shoes having heels of different height, choosing a thick layer of appropriate height.
9. Overshoe structure according to claim 1, wherein the stiff element comprises:
- a first portion at the front part of the shoe;
- a second portion at the central part of the shoe;
- a third portion at the rear part of the shoe, wherein, the above described first, second and third portion are separated from one another.
10. Overshoe structure according to claim 1, wherein the stiff element is connected to the coating portion by engagement means, in either fixed or releasable way, selected from the group comprised of:
- seam points;
- glue points;
- projections and recesses; - bayonet coupling;
- magnets;
- holes and tie means;
- at least one strap;
- a combination thereof.
11. Overshoe structure according to claim 1, wherein
. the stiff element may have at least one strap, which passes through heel and/or ankle zones and remains within or outside the coating portion, to avoid a possible rearward sliding of the shoe.
12. Overshoe structure according to claim 1, wherein the stiff element and the coating portion, through the respective surfaces, provide a plurality of apertures suitable to assist the perspiration of the sole of the user.
13. Overshoe structure according to claim 1, wherein the stiff element has a shoe containing edge adapted to avoid possible relative sliding of the shoe with respect to the coating portion.
14. Overshoe structure according to claim 1, wherein means are provided for connecting the coating portion to the shoe, in particular, comprising a plurality of holes made in the containing edge of the stiff element, said plurality of holes being adapted to engage with at least one tie string.
15. Overshoe structure according to claim 1, wherein said means for connecting the coating portion to the shoe are selected from the group comprised of: - magnets;
- clips;
- seams;
- glue points; - Velcro.
16. Overshoe structure according to claim 1, wherein the coating portion is of a material selected from the group comprised of:
- woven fabric, - non-woven fabric,
- knitted fabric,
- plastic material,
- elasticized material,
- leather or imitation leather; - natural rubber, in particular caoutchouc;
- synthetic rubber.
17. Overshoe structure according to claim 1, wherein the coating portion is of plastic material printed and the stiff element is integrated in the coating.
18. Overshoe structure according to claim 1, wherein the sole of the shoe has a downward bent portion at which the stiff element engages through mutual engagement means.
19. Overshoe structure according to claim 1, wherein the shoe has a heel that can be lengthened/ shortened, said stiff element, or a thick layer that engages releasably to the stiff element, having a height substantially the same as the difference between the minimum and maximum length of the heel that can be lengthened/ shortened.
20. A shoe structure to be associated to an overshoe comprising:
- a shoe having an upper, a tip and a heel,
- a coating portion having an opening through which in use the shoe is put, said coating covering at least in part said upper,
- a stiff element connected to the coating portion, said stiff element being arranged in use under the shoe, said stiff element extending from the tip of said shoe up to at least the half of said shoe, wherein said shoe has a sole adapted to contact said stiff element, so that said sole in use contacts the ground indirectly through said stiff element .
21. A shoe structure according to claim 20, wherein said coating and/or said stiff element are made as defined in claims from 2 to 16.
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