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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 20, 2007
Filed:
Dec. 07, 2004
John Deem, Sharon, MA (US);
Arthur Cintron, Marlborough, MA (US);
Jason Boie, Walpole, MA (US);
Roy Hayes, Kentwood, MI (US);
John Deem, Sharon, MA (US);
Arthur Cintron, Marlborough, MA (US);
Jason Boie, Walpole, MA (US);
Roy Hayes, Kentwood, MI (US);
The Rockport Company, LLC, Canton, MA (US);
Abstract
A shoe with increased air circulating properties that includes an upper, a sole assembly, waterproof layer and a footbed. A shank that includes at least one vent is incorporated into the sole assembly. A plurality of air circulation channels are also provided in the sole assembly that are placed in fluid communication with at least one vent of the shank. Ventilation holes are further provided in the footbed and the footbed is located over the waterproof layer which is located on or in the shank to provide a liquid barrier.