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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 17, 2026
Filed:
Jul. 16, 2024
Because International, Corp., Nampa, ID (US);
Andrew Kroes, Nampa, ID (US);
Joel Rusnak, Newburyport, MA (US);
BECAUSE INTERNATIONAL, CORP., Nampa, ID (US);
Abstract
An adjustable shoe for accommodating a range of shoe sizes includes a sole, a medial flap extending upwardly and at least partially over the sole, a lateral flap extending upwardly and at least partially over the sole, and a toe cap extending upwardly and partially over the sole. A connecting strap disposed on the medial flap or the lateral flap is adjustably connected to the other of the lateral flap or the medial flap, respectively. An adjustable heel strap is connected to the medial flap and the lateral flap and extends around the heel end of the sole. One of the medial flap or the lateral flap are adapted to overlap the other of the lateral flap or the medial flap, respectively, and the toe cap is adjustably connected at a distal end thereof to one or both of the medial flap and/or the lateral flap.