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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 06, 2012
Filed:
Aug. 06, 2008
Ryan W. Keenan, San Clemente, CA (US);
Steven M. Lebrasseur, Aliso Viejo, CA (US);
William D. Goloveyko, Long Beach, CA (US);
Ryan W. Keenan, San Clemente, CA (US);
Steven M. Lebrasseur, Aliso Viejo, CA (US);
William D. Goloveyko, Long Beach, CA (US);
Quicksilver, Inc., Huntington Beach, CA (US);
Abstract
The invention relates to an article of footwear having a hollow heel cavity that is adapted to receive a heel insert. A user can interchange heel inserts of varying thicknesses based on their activity, and is not required to change their footwear when undertaking a new activity. For example, hiking on a dirt trail may require a heel insert with less cushioning and more support, while running on pavement may require a heel insert with more cushioning and less support. The user can simply carry with him multiple heel inserts and replace the heel insert as needed to achieve a desired level of support, cushioning and comfort.