Tongueless Footwear With A Canopy

Abstract

A tongueless footwear includes a sole, a first side, an opposing second side, a canopy and a fastening system. The canopy is coupled to the first side and configured to extend over the second side thereby providing substantially direct support for the ankle and instep of a user. The fastening system is configured to securely fasten the canopy to the second side, and can include a toggle system with a cord, anchors and a cord tensioner

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A tongueless footwear comprising:
 a sole;   a first side and an opposing second side, and wherein both the first side and the second side are coupled to the sole;   a canopy coupled to the first side, wherein the canopy is configured to extend over the second side thereby providing substantially direct support for ankle and instep, and wherein the canopy is further configured to be fastened to the second side; and   a fastening system configured to securely fasten the canopy to the second side.   
     
     
         2 . The tongueless footwear of  claim 1  wherein the fastening system includes a hook and a corresponding latch. 
     
     
         3 . The tongueless footwear of  claim 2  wherein the latch is rigid. 
     
     
         4 . The tongueless footwear of  claim 2  wherein the latch is flexible. 
     
     
         5 . The tongueless footwear of  claim 1  wherein the fastening system includes an adjustable Velcro strap with a clip or an adjustable buckle. 
     
     
         6 . The tongueless footwear of  claim 1  wherein the fastening system is a toggle system having a cord and a plurality of anchors, wherein each of the anchors is coupled to at least one of the canopy and the second side, and wherein the cord is configured to be operatively coupled to the plurality of anchors thereby securing the footwear. 
     
     
         7 . The tongueless footwear of  claim 6  wherein the toggle system includes a tensioner. 
     
     
         8 . The tongueless footwear of  claim 7  wherein the tensioner includes a dial configured to control tension of the cord. 
     
     
         9 . The tongueless footwear of  claim 1  further comprising an expandable toe box. 
     
     
         10 . The tongueless footwear of  claim 1  further comprising an expandable heel counter.