WebCPC CPC COOPERATIVE PATENT CLASSIFICATION

A43B　CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR

A43B 1/00 Footwear characterised by the material (layered products B32B)

A43B 1/0009 ・{Footwear made at least partially of alveolar or honeycomb material}

A43B 1/0018 ・{Footwear made at least partially of flexible, bellow-like shaped material}

A43B 1/0027 ・{Footwear made at least partially from a material having special colours}

A43B 1/0036 ・・{with fluorescent or phosforescent parts}

A43B 1/0045 ・{Footwear made at least partially of deodorant means}

A43B 1/0054 ・{Footwear provided with magnets, magnetic parts or magnetic substances}

A43B 1/0063 ・{Footwear made at least partially of material that can be recycled}

A43B 1/0072 ・{Footwear made at least partially of transparent or translucent materials}

A43B 1/0081 ・{Footwear made at least partially of hook-and-loop type material (hook and loop-type straps for fastening purpose A43C 11/1493)}

A43B 1/009 ・{Footwear made at least partially of washable material}

A43B 1/02 ・Footwear made of animal or plant fibres or fabrics made therefrom

A43B 1/04 ・・Braided, knotted, knitted, or crocheted footwear

A43B 1/06 ・Footwear made of wood, cork, card-board, paper or like fibrous material (soles A43B 13/00; making of wooden shoes B27M 3/20)

A43B 1/08 ・Footwear made of metal (soles A43B 13/10)

A43B 1/10 ・Footwear made of rubber

A43B 1/12 ・・of rubber waste

A43B 1/14 ・Footwear made of gutta-percha, celluloid, or plastics

A43B 3/00 Footwear characterised by the shape or the use

A43B 3/0005 ・{Footwear provided with electrical or electronic systems}

A43B 3/001 ・・{Footwear provided with light source}

A43B 3/0015 ・・{Footwear provided with generator}

A43B 3/0021 ・・{Footwear provided with sound or music source}

A43B 3/0026 ・{Footwear for use in minefields; Footwear protecting from landmine blast; Footwear preventing landmines from being triggered}

A43B 3/0031 ・{Footwear provided with a pocket, e.g. for keys or a card}

A43B 3/0036 ・{Footwear characterised by a special shape or design}

A43B 3/0042 ・・{with circular or circle shaped parts}

A43B 3/0047 ・・{Footwear parts having a male and corresponding female profile to fit together, e.g. form-fit}

A43B 3/0052 ・・{X-shaped or cross-shaped}

A43B 3/0057 ・・{S-shaped}

A43B 3/0063 ・・{U-shaped}

A43B 3/0068 ・・{V-shaped}

A43B 3/0073 ・・{Y-shaped}

A43B 3/0078 ・・{Footwear provided with logos, letters, signatures or the like decoration (A43B 23/24 takes precedence)}

A43B 3/0084 ・・・{Arrangement of flocked decoration on shoes}

A43B 3/0089 ・・・{with means to identify the size of the shoe}

A43B 3/0094 ・・{with means to differenciate between right and left shoe}

A43B 3/02 ・Top-boots; Leg-boots; Shoes with batswing tabs

A43B 3/04 ・・with rubber or elastic insertions or gussets

A43B 3/06 ・Shoes with flaps; Footwear with divided uppers

A43B 3/08 ・・with rubber or elastic insertions or gussets

A43B 3/10 ・Low shoes; Slippers (sandals A43B 3/12)

A43B 3/101 ・・{Slippers}

A43B 3/102 ・・・{Slippers leaving the heel of the foot bare (A43B 3/106 takes precedence; Slippers with an anklestrap. sling type shoes A43B 3/12)}

A43B 3/103 ・・・・{characterised by the attachment of the toestrap}

A43B 3/105 ・・・・{characterised by the shape or layout of the toestrap}

A43B 3/106 ・・{Disposable slippers; One piece slippers}

A43B 3/107 ・・{characterised by the material}

A43B 3/108 ・・{characterised by the sole}

A43B 3/12 ・Sandals {provided with an anklestrap}; Strap guides thereon {(footwear having only a toestrap, thong sandals A43B 3/10)}

A43B 3/122 ・・{characterised by the attachment of the straps}

A43B 3/124 ・・{Disposable sandals; One piece sandals}

A43B 3/126 ・・{characterised by the shape or layout of the straps}

A43B 3/128 ・・{characterised by the sole}

A43B 3/14 ・Moccasins, opanken, or like shoes

A43B 3/16 ・Overshoes {(A43B 23/30 takes precedence)}

A43B 3/163 ・・{Overshoes specially adapted for health or hygienic purposes, e.g. comprising electrically conductive material allowing the discharge of electrostatic charges}

A43B 3/166 ・・{Mud-guards}

A43B 3/18 ・・Devices for holding overshoes in position

A43B 3/20 ・・Heel-less overshoes

A43B 3/22 ・・Protecting sheaths worn between shoe and overshoe

A43B 3/24 ・Collapsible or convertible footwear {(multipurpose skate boots A43B 5/1633; exchangeable soles A43B 13/36)}

A43B 3/242 ・・{characterised by the upper}

A43B 3/244 ・・{characterised by the attachment between upper and sole}

A43B 3/246 ・・{characterised by the sole}

A43B 3/248 ・・{Collapsible or foldable footwear, e.g. for travelling}

A43B 3/26 ・Footwear adjustable as to length or size {(adjustable ski boots or similar boots A43B 5/0427; adjustable skating boots A43B 5/1608)}

A43B 3/28 ・Footwear specially adapted for dolls

A43B 3/30 ・Footwear specially adapted for babies or small children

A43B 5/00 Footwear for sporting purposes (non-skid devices, e.g. ice-spurs, studs for football shoes, A43C 15/00)

A43B 5/001 ・{Golf shoes}

A43B 5/002 ・{Mountain boots or shoes}

A43B 5/003 ・・{for free climbing}

A43B 5/004 ・{After-ski boots}

A43B 5/005 ・{for grinding, i.e. sliding on the sole or a part thereof}

A43B 5/006 ・{for horse riding (stirrups B68C 3/00)}

A43B 5/007 ・{Footwear for car driving or racing}

A43B 5/008 ・{Bowling Shoes}

A43B 5/02 ・Football boots {or shoes, i.e. footwear for soccer, football or rugby}

A43B 5/025 ・・{characterised by an element which improves the contact between the ball and the footwear}

A43B 5/04 ・Ski boots; Similar boots

A43B 5/0401 ・・{Snowboard boots}

A43B 5/0403 ・・・{Adaptations for soles or accessories with soles for snowboard bindings}

A43B 5/0405 ・・{Linings, paddings, insertions; Inner boots (in general A43B 19/00)}

A43B 5/0407 ・・・{inflatable}

A43B 5/0409 ・・・{with means for attaching inner boots or parts thereof to shells of skiboots}

A43B 5/0411 ・・{for cross-country}

A43B 5/0413 ・・・{Adaptations for soles or accessories associated with soles for cross-country bindings}

A43B 5/0415 ・・{Accessories (A43B 5/0403, A43B 5/0413, A43B 5/0494 take precedence)}

A43B 5/0417 ・・・{for soles or associated with soles of ski boots; for ski bindings (A43B 5/0411 takes precedence)}

A43B 5/0419 ・・・・{for walking aids}

A43B 5/0421 ・・・・{located underneath the sole}

A43B 5/0423 ・・・・{located on the sides of the sole}

A43B 5/0425 ・・・{Devices for carrying ski-boots or similar boots}

A43B 5/0427 ・・{characterised by type or construction details}

A43B 5/0429 ・・・{Adjustment of the boot to calf or shin, i.e. fibula, tibia}

A43B 5/0431 ・・・・{to the length of calf or shin, i.e. fibula, tibia}

A43B 5/0433 ・・・・{to the width of calf or shin, i.e. fibula, tibia}

A43B 5/0435 ・・・{Adjustment of the boot to the foot}

A43B 5/0437 ・・・・{to the arch of the foot (A43B 5/0441 takes precedence)}

A43B 5/0439 ・・・・{to the heel; Heel clamping devices; Heel supports}

A43B 5/0441 ・・・・{by lifting the insole}

A43B 5/0443 ・・・・{to the instep of the foot, e.g. metatarsals; Metatarsal clamping devices}

A43B 5/0445 ・・・・・{directly actuated by non flexible means, e.g. screws, levers}

A43B 5/0447 ・・・・・{actuated by flexible means, e.g. cables, straps}

A43B 5/0449 ・・・・・・{with the actuator being disposed at the rear side of the boot}

A43B 5/045 ・・・・{to the width of the foot}

A43B 5/0452 ・・・{Adjustment of the forward inclination of the boot leg}

A43B 5/0454 ・・・・{including flex control; Dampening means}

A43B 5/0456 ・・・・・{with the actuator being disposed at the rear side of the boot (A43B 5/0464 takes precedence)}

A43B 5/0458 ・・・・・{with the actuator being disposed at the front side of the boot (A43B 5/0464 takes precedence)}

A43B 5/046 ・・・・・{with the actuator being disposed at the lateral or medial side of the boot (A43B 5/0464 takes precedence)}

A43B 5/0462 ・・・・・{with the actuator being disposed at the lower side of the boot (A43B 5/0464 takes precedence)}

A43B 5/0464 ・・・・・{with exchangeable parts}

A43B 5/0466 ・・・{Adjustment of the side inclination of the boot leg; Canting}

A43B 5/0468 ・・・{Adjustment of the angle of the boot to the ski}

A43B 5/047 ・・・{provided with means to improve walking with the skiboot}

A43B 5/0472 ・・・・{having a flexible toe portion; provided with a hinge at the ball of the foot}

A43B 5/0474 ・・・・{having a walk/ski position (A43B 5/0472 takes precedence)}

A43B 5/0476 ・・・{Front-entry skiboots}

A43B 5/0478 ・・・{Mid-entry skiboots, hybrid skiboots}

A43B 5/048 ・・・{Rear-entry skiboots}

A43B 5/0482 ・・・{made from materials with different rigidities}

A43B 5/0484 ・・・{permitting easy replacement of parts}

A43B 5/0486 ・・{characterized by the material}

A43B 5/0488 ・・・{with an upper made of flexible material, e.g. leather (A43B 5/0401, A43B 5/002 take precedence)}

A43B 5/049 ・・・{with an upper made of composite material, e.g. fibers or core embedded in a matrix}

A43B 5/0492 ・・{Telemark boots}

A43B 5/0494 ・・・{Adaptations for soles or accessories associated with soles for telemark bindings}

A43B 5/0496 ・・{boots for touring or hiking skis}

A43B 5/0498 ・・{For ski jumping}

A43B 5/06 ・Running boots

A43B 5/08 ・Bathing shoes; {Aquatic sports shoes}

A43B 5/10 ・Tennis shoes

A43B 5/12 ・Dancing shoes

A43B 5/14 ・Shoes for cyclists

A43B 5/145 ・・{Boots for motorcyclists}

A43B 5/16 ・Skating boots

A43B 5/1608 ・・{size adjustable (skates with special foot-plates for the boot divided into two parts permitting adjustment to the size of the foot A63C 1/26)}

A43B 5/1616 ・・{Inner boots}

A43B 5/1625 ・・{made from materials with different rigidities}

A43B 5/1633 ・・{Multipurpose skate boots (roller skates convertible to ice skates A63C 17/18, with fixable wheels permitting walking A63C 17/20)}

A43B 5/1641 ・・{characterised by the sole (skates with special foot-plates for the boot A63C 1/22); characterised by the attachment of the skate (A43B 5/1633 takes precedence; skates rigidly mounted to the sole of the boot A63C 1/02)}

A43B 5/165 ・・・{with ventilation means in the sole}

A43B 5/1658 ・・・{provided with resilient means in the sole or between the chassis and the sole}

A43B 5/1666 ・・{characterised by the upper}

A43B 5/1675 ・・・{with ventilation means in the upper}

A43B 5/1683 ・・・{characterised by the lower part of the upper or by the shell}

A43B 5/1691 ・・・{characterised by the higher part of the upper, e.g. surrounding the ankle, by the quarter or cuff}

A43B 5/18 ・Attachable overshoes for sporting purposes

A43B 5/185 ・・{with a sole covering spikes or cleats}

A43B 7/00 Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements

A43B 7/005 ・{Footwear with cooling arrangements}

A43B 7/02 ・Footwear with heating arrangements (footwarmers A61F 7/06; electric heating elements H05B)

A43B 7/025 ・・{heated by an electric current from an external source, e.g. car batteries}

A43B 7/04 ・・Footwear with electric batteries, generators, or the like

A43B 7/06 ・Ventilated footwear {(ventilated skating boots A43B 5/165, A43B 5/1675; ventilated socks or inserts A43B 17/08)}

A43B 7/08 ・・Footwear with air-holes, with or without closures

A43B 7/081 ・・・{the air being forced from outside}

A43B 7/082 ・・・{the air being expelled to the outside}

A43B 7/084 ・・・{characterised by the location of the holes}

A43B 7/085 ・・・・{in the upper}

A43B 7/087 ・・・・{in the bottom of the sole}

A43B 7/088 ・・・・{in the side of the sole}

A43B 7/10 ・・・with closable air-slots near the waist

A43B 7/105 ・・・・{with pumping means or valves}

A43B 7/12 ・Special watertight footwear (overshoes A43B 3/16)

A43B 7/125 ・・{provided with a vapour permeable member, e.g. a membrane (A43B 23/022 takes precedence)}

A43B 7/14 ・Footwear with foot-supporting parts

A43B 7/1405 ・・{provided with pads or holes on one or more locations, or having an anatomical or curved form}

A43B 7/141 ・・・{having an anatomical or curved form}

A43B 7/1415 ・・・{characterised by the location under the foot}

A43B 7/142 ・・・・{situated under the medial arch, i.e. the navicular or cuneiform bones}

A43B 7/1425 ・・・・{situated under the ball of the foot, i.e. the joint between the first metatarsal and first phalange}

A43B 7/143 ・・・・{situated under the lateral arch, i.e. the cuboid bone}

A43B 7/1435 ・・・・{situated under the joint between the fifth phalange and the fifth metatarsal bone}

A43B 7/144 ・・・・{situated under the heel, i.e. the calcaneus bone}

A43B 7/1445 ・・・・{situated under the midfoot, i.e. the metatarsal}

A43B 7/145 ・・・・{situated under the toes, i.e. the phalange}

A43B 7/1455 ・・・{with special properties}

A43B 7/146 ・・・・{provided with acupressure points or means for footmassage}

A43B 7/1465 ・・・・{with removable or adjustable pads to allow custom fit}

A43B 7/147 ・・・・{for sick or disabled persons, e.g. persons having osteoarthritis or diabetes}

A43B 7/1475 ・・・{characterised by the type of support}

A43B 7/148 ・・・・{Recesses or holes filled with a support or pad}

A43B 7/1485 ・・・・{Recesses or holes, traversing partially or completely the thickness of the pad}

A43B 7/149 ・・・・{Pad, e.g. protruding on the foot facing surface}

A43B 7/1495 ・・{Footwear with arch-supports of the bracelet type}

A43B 7/16 ・・Footwear with elevated heel parts inside

A43B 7/18 ・・Joint supports, e.g. instep supports

A43B 7/19 ・・・engaging the ground directly

A43B 7/20 ・・・Ankle-joint supports or holders

A43B 7/22 ・・Footwear with fixed flat-foot insertions, metatarsal supports, ankle flaps, or the like (orthopaedic insertions A61F 5/14)

A43B 7/223 ・・・{characterised by the constructive form}

A43B 7/226 ・・・{characterised by the material}

A43B 7/24 ・・Insertions or cap supports preventing the foot canting to one side, {preventing supination or pronation}

A43B 7/26 ・・Footwear with toe-spacers or toe-spreaders

A43B 7/28 ・・Adapting the inner sole {or the side of the upper} of the shoe to the sole of the foot

A43B 7/30 ・・Protecting the ball-joint against pressure while standing

A43B 7/32 ・Footwear with shock-absorbing means {Safety footwear}(resilient soles A43B 13/18)

A43B 7/34 ・Footwear with protection against heat or cold

A43B 7/36 ・with earthing or grounding means

A43B 7/38 ・Elevating, i.e. height increasing, footwear (with elevated heel parts inside {A43B 7/14}; lengthening pieces for natural legs A61F 3/00; orthopaedic insertions for conventional shoes A61F 5/14)

A43B 9/00 Footwear characterised by the assembling of the individual parts {(assembling parts of upper together A43B 23/0245; assembling sole parts together A43B 13/12)}

A43B 9/02 ・Footwear stitched or nailed through

A43B 9/04 ・Welted footwear (welts A43B 15/00)

A43B 9/06 ・・stitched or nailed through

A43B 9/08 ・Turned footwear

A43B 9/10 ・Footwear with out-turned uppers

A43B 9/12 ・Stuck or cemented footwear

A43B 9/125 ・・{using a temporary protective insole or innersole}

A43B 9/14 ・Platform shoes

A43B 9/16 ・Footwear with soles moulded on to uppers or welded on to uppers without adhesive

A43B 9/18 ・・moulded {(moulding soles or heels to preformed uppers B29D 35/06)}

A43B 9/20 ・・welded

A43B 11/00 Footwear with miscellaneous arrangements to facilitate putting-on or removing, e.g. with straps

A43B 11/02 ・with built-in shoe-horns

A43B 13/00 Soles ({Skating boots characterised by the sole A43B 5/1641,}socks A43B 17/00); Sole and heel units

A43B 13/02 ・characterised by the material

A43B 13/023 ・・{Soles with several layers of the same material (soles with several layers of different materials A43B 13/12)}

A43B 13/026 ・・{Composites, e.g. carbon fibre or aramid fibre; the sole, one or more sole layers or sole part being made of a composite}

A43B 13/04 ・・plastics, rubber or vulcanised fibre

A43B 13/08 ・・wood

A43B 13/10 ・・metal

A43B 13/12 ・・Soles with several layers of different materials

A43B 13/122 ・・・{characterised by the outsole or external layer}

A43B 13/125 ・・・{characterised by the midsole or middle layer}

A43B 13/127 ・・・・{the midsole being multilayer}

A43B 13/14 ・characterised by the constructive form

A43B 13/141 ・・{with a part of the sole being flexible, e.g. permitting articulation or torsion}

A43B 13/143 ・・{provided with wedged, concave or convex end portions, e.g. for improving roll-off of the foot}

A43B 13/145 ・・・{Convex portions, e.g. with a bump or projection, e.g. 'Masai' type shoes}

A43B 13/146 ・・・{Concave end portions, e.g. with a cavity or cut-out portion}

A43B 13/148 ・・・{Wedged end portions}

A43B 13/16 ・・Pieced soles (with several layers of different material A43B 13/12)

A43B 13/18 ・・Resilient soles {(skating boots provided with resilient means A43B 5/1658)}

A43B 13/181 ・・・{Resiliency achieved by the structure of the sole}

A43B 13/182 ・・・・{Helicoidal springs}

A43B 13/183 ・・・・{Leaf springs}

A43B 13/184 ・・・・{the structure protruding from the outsole}

A43B 13/185 ・・・・{Elasticated plates sandwiched between two interlocking components, e.g. thrustors}

A43B 13/186 ・・・・{Differential cushioning region, e.g. cushioning located under the ball of the foot (resilient heel not included in the sole A43B 21/26; resilient supports for the heel of the foot A43B 21/32)}

A43B 13/187 ・・・{Resiliency achieved by the features of the material, e.g. foam, non liquid materials}

A43B 13/188 ・・・・{Differential cushioning regions}

A43B 13/189 ・・・{filled with a non-compressible fluid, e.g. gel, water}

A43B 13/20 ・・・Pneumatic soles {filled with a compressible fluid, e.g. air, gas (inflatable linings for skiboots A43B 5/0407)}

A43B 13/203 ・・・・{provided with a pump or valve}

A43B 13/206 ・・・・{provided with tubes or pipes or tubular shaped cushioning members}

A43B 13/22 ・・Soles made slip-preventing or wear-resisting, e.g. by impregnation or spreading a wear-resisting layer

A43B 13/223 ・・・{Profiled soles}

A43B 13/226 ・・・・{the profile being made in the foot facing surface}

A43B 13/24 ・・・by use of insertions

A43B 13/26 ・・・・projecting beyond the sole surface

A43B 13/28 ・characterised by their attachment, also attachment of combined soles and heels (attachment of heels A43B 21/36; attachment of heel parts {A43B 21/42})

A43B 13/30 ・・by screws

A43B 13/32 ・・by adhesives

A43B 13/34 ・・Soles also attached to the inner side of the heels

A43B 13/36 ・・Easily-exchangeable soles (of metal A43B 13/10; protecting-soles A43C 13/12)

A43B 13/37 ・Sole and heel units

A43B 13/38 ・Insoles

A43B 13/383 ・・{Pieced insoles}

A43B 13/386 ・・{Multilayer insoles}

A43B 13/39 ・・with upset sewing ribs

A43B 13/40 ・・with cushions

A43B 13/41 ・・combined with heel stiffener, toe stiffener, or shank stiffener

A43B 13/42 ・Filling materials located between the insole and outer sole; Stiffening materials

A43B 15/00 Welts for footwear

A43B 17/00 Socks (hosiery A41B 11/00; special medical insertions for shoes A61F 5/14)

A43B 17/003 ・{characterised by the material (wooden socks A43B 17/12, made of sponge, rubber or plastic materials A43B 17/14)}

A43B 17/006 ・・{Multilayerd}

A43B 17/02 ・Wedge-like or resilient socks or sock parts

A43B 17/023 ・・{wedge-like (A43B 17/03 takes precedence)}

A43B 17/026 ・・{filled with a non-compressible fluid, e.g. gel, water}

A43B 17/03 ・・pneumatic {, filled with a compressible fluid, e.g. air, gas (inflatable linings for skiboots A43B 5/0407)}

A43B 17/035 ・・・{provided with a pump or valve}

A43B 17/04 ・with metal insertions or coverings

A43B 17/06 ・with metal springs

A43B 17/08 ・Ventilated socks

A43B 17/10 ・for sweaty feet; Waterproof socks

A43B 17/102 ・・{Moisture absorbing socks; Moisture dissipating socks}

A43B 17/105 ・・・{Disposable}

A43B 17/107 ・・{Waterproof socks}

A43B 17/12 ・Wooden socks

A43B 17/14 ・made of sponge, rubber, or plastic materials

A43B 17/16 ・with heel or toe caps

A43B 17/18 ・Arrangements for attaching socks to the footwear

A43B 19/00 Shoe-shaped inserts; Inserts covering the instep {(for ski boots or similar boots A43B 5/0405, for skating boots A43B 5/1616)}

A43B 19/005 ・{Weighted inserts for shoes, i.e. insert comprising an additional weight}

A43B 21/00 Heels; Top-pieces, {e.g. high heels, heel distinct from the sole, high heels monolithic with the sole (sole and heel units A43B 13/37)}

A43B 21/02 ・characterised by the material

A43B 21/025 ・・{Metal}

A43B 21/03 ・・wood

A43B 21/04 ・・leather

A43B 21/06 ・・rubber

A43B 21/08 ・・・combined hard and soft rubber

A43B 21/18 ・・combined rubber and leather

A43B 21/20 ・・plastics

A43B 21/22 ・Heels or heel attachments specially designed to prevent splashing

A43B 21/24 ・characterised by the constructive form

A43B 21/26 ・・Resilient heels

A43B 21/265 ・・・{filled with a non-compressible fluid, e.g. gel, water}

A43B 21/28 ・・・Pneumatic heels {filled with a compressible fluid, e.g. air, gas}

A43B 21/285 ・・・・{provided with a pump or valve}

A43B 21/30 ・・Heels with metal springs

A43B 21/32 ・・Resilient supports for the heel of the foot

A43B 21/36 ・characterised by their attachment; Securing devices for the attaching means (combined with soles A43B 13/28)

A43B 21/37 ・・by hook-shaped or bent attaching means

A43B 21/38 ・・by screws only

A43B 21/39 ・・by rib groove

A43B 21/40 ・・・by dovetail

A43B 21/42 ・・Heels with replaceable or adjustable parts, {e.g. top lift}

A43B 21/433 ・・・rotatably mounted

A43B 21/437 ・・・with axially-adjustable rod-like top-pieces

A43B 21/44 ・・by claw-like means

A43B 21/45 ・・・with special tensioning means

A43B 21/46 ・・by bolts

A43B 21/47 ・・by resilient means

A43B 21/48 ・・・by press-buttons

A43B 21/50 ・・by bayonet catches or the like

A43B 21/51 ・・with keyhole-shaped opening and pin

A43B 21/52 ・・Interchangeable heel parts without special attachments

A43B 21/54 ・・by adhesion or the like

A43B 23/00 Uppers; Boot legs; Stiffeners; Other single parts of footwear

A43B 23/02 ・Uppers; Boot legs {(ski boots with an upper made of flexible material A43B 5/0486; skating boots characterised by the uppers A43B 5/1666)}

A43B 23/0205 ・・{characterised by the material (material of the lining A43B 23/07, material of toe stiffeners or heel stiffeners A43B 23/08)}

A43B 23/021 ・・・{Leather}

A43B 23/0215 ・・・{Plastics or artificial leather}

A43B 23/022 ・・・・{with waterproof breathable membranes}

A43B 23/0225 ・・・{Composite materials, e.g. material with a matrix}

A43B 23/023 ・・・{Metal}

A43B 23/0235 ・・・{Different layers of different material}

A43B 23/024 ・・・{Different layers of the same material}

A43B 23/0245 ・・{characterised by the constructive form}

A43B 23/025 ・・・{assembled by stitching}

A43B 23/0255 ・・・{assembled by gluing or thermo bonding}

A43B 23/026 ・・・{Laminated layers}

A43B 23/0265 ・・・{having different properties in different directions}

A43B 23/027 ・・・・{with a part of the upper particularly flexible, e.g. permitting articulation or torsion}

A43B 23/0275 ・・・・{with a part of the upper particularly rigid, e.g. resisting articulation or torsion}

A43B 23/028 ・・・{Resilient uppers e.g. shock absorbing}

A43B 23/0285 ・・・・{filled with a non-compressible fluid, e.g. gel or water}

A43B 23/029 ・・・・{Pneumatic upper, e.g. gas filled}

A43B 23/0295 ・・・{Pieced uppers}

A43B 23/04 ・・Uppers made of one piece; Uppers with inserted gussets

A43B 23/042 ・・・{Uppers made of one piece (one piece slippers A43B 3/106; one piece sandals A43B 3/124)}

A43B 23/045 ・・・{Uppers with inserted gussets}

A43B 23/047 ・・・・{the gusset being elastic}

A43B 23/06 ・・Waterproof legs

A43B 23/07 ・Linings therefor {(for ski boots or similar boots A43B 5/0405, lining laminated with upper A43B 23/026)}

A43B 23/08 ・Heel stiffeners; Toe stiffeners (footwear with shock-absorbing means A43B 7/32)

A43B 23/081 ・・{Toe stiffeners }

A43B 23/082 ・・・{made of metal}

A43B 23/083 ・・・・{light-alloys}

A43B 23/085 ・・・{made of leather}

A43B 23/086 ・・・{made of impregnated fabrics, plastics or the like}

A43B 23/087 ・・・・{made of plastics}

A43B 23/088 ・・{Heel stiffeners (A43B 23/10, A43B 23/14, A43B 23/16, A43B 23/17 take precedence)}

A43B 23/10 ・・made of metal {(A43B 23/082 takes precedence)}

A43B 23/105 ・・・{light-alloys}

A43B 23/14 ・・made of leather {(A43B 23/085 takes precedence)}

A43B 23/16 ・・made of impregnated fabrics, plastics or the like {(A43B 23/086 takes precedence)}

A43B 23/17 ・・・made of plastics

A43B 23/20 ・Nails, pegs, pins, clamps, or tacks, for footwear

A43B 23/22 ・Supports for the shank or arch of the uppers (for health or hygienic purposes A43B 7/14)

A43B 23/222 ・・{characterised by the attachment to the sole}

A43B 23/225 ・・・{by integrated teeth}

A43B 23/227 ・・{fixed on the outside of the shoe}

A43B 23/24 ・Ornamental buckles; Other ornaments for shoes without fastening function

A43B 23/25 ・・Arrangement of ribbons on footwear

A43B 23/26 ・Tongues for shoes

A43B 23/28 ・Devices to put in shoes in order to prevent slipping at the heel or to prevent abrading the stockings

A43B 23/30 ・Heel-protectors for car-drivers