Climbing shoe with lateral sling shot band

Abstract

A climbing shoe with a sling shot band that wraps around the heel part of the climbing shoe and is connected to the toe part. The sling shot band is set at an angle substantially the same as the sole to increase comfort and fitness of the climbing shoe.

What is claimed:  
     
         1 . A climbing shoe comprising: 
 a) an upper portion;    b) a sole attached to the upper portion; and    c) a sling shot band, wherein the sling shot band wraps around the heel part of the upper portion.    
     
     
         2 . The climbing shoe of  claim 1 , wherein the sling shot band is connected to the toe part.  
     
     
         3 . The climbing shoe of  claim 2 , wherein the sling shot band covers the heel part of the upper portion.  
     
     
         4 . The climbing shoe of  claim 3 , wherein the sling shot band is set at substantially the same angle as the sole.  
     
     
         5 . A climbing shoe comprising: 
 a) an upper portion;    b) a sole attached to the upper portion;    c) a toe part; and    d) a sling shot band, wherein the sling shot band is attached to the toe part.    
     
     
         6 . The climbing shoe of  claim 5 , wherein the sling shot band wraps around the heel of the climbing shoe.  
     
     
         7 . The climbing shoe of  claim 6 , wherein the sling shot band is not attached to the upper portion.  
     
     
         8 . The climbing shoe of  claim 7 , wherein the sling shot band is set at a horizontal angle and covers the flash sides of the foot.  
     
     
         9 . The climbing shoe of  claim 8 , wherein the sling shot band is made of rubber.  
     
     
         10 . The climbing shoe of  claim 9 , wherein the sling shot band is movable.  
     
     
         11 . The climbing shoe of  claim 10 , wherein the sling shot band is adjustable.  
     
     
         12 . A climbing shoe comprising: 
 a) an upper portion;    b) a sole attached to the upper portion; and    c) an elastic band.    
     
     
         13 . The climbing shoe of  claim 12 , wherein the elastic band wraps around the rear of the climbing shoe.  
     
     
         14 . The climbing shoe of  claim 13 , wherein the elastic band pulls on the toe part of the shoe.  
     
     
         15 . The climbing shoe of  claim 14 , wherein the elastic band is substantially flat.  
     
     
         16 . The climbing shoe of  claim 15 , wherein the elastic band is flexible.  
     
     
         17 . The climbing shoe of  claim 16 , wherein the elastic band can be tightened and adjusted by means such as a buckle.