Double shoe combination footwear with a concealed inner shoe

Abstract

A double shoe combination footwear with a concealed inner shoe. The double shoe combination footwear may comprise: a first shoe; and a second shoe, both of which comprise at least an upper and an outsole being stiffer than the upper. The second shoe is adapted to fit within a shoe cavity of the first shoe and is preferably concealed within the first shoe. The upper of both shoes are preferably substantially similar in shape and size, such that the second shoe fits snugly within the shoe cavity of the first shoe. Preferably, the second upper of the second shoe is no larger in size than the first upper of the first shoe, such that, when the second shoe is inside the shoe cavity of the first shoe, the outer surface of the second upper of the second shoe is entirely concealed within the first shoe.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A double shoe combination footwear with a concealed inner shoe, comprising:
 a first shoe; and   a second shoe;   wherein said first shoe comprises a first upper and a first outsole, said first outsole being stiffer than said first upper;   wherein said first outsole is attached to said first upper and extends from a proximal end to a distal end of said first shoe;   wherein said second shoe comprises a second upper and a second outsole, said second outsole being stiffer than said second upper, such that said second shoe is not a sock, a slipper, a stocking, or a removable lining;   wherein said second outsole is attached to said second upper and extends from a proximal end to a distal end of said second shoe;   wherein said second shoe is adapted to fit matingly within a shoe cavity of said first shoe;   wherein said second upper is substantially similar in size and shape to said first upper, such that, when said second shoe is inside said shoe cavity of said first shoe, said second shoe fits snugly and matingly within said shoe cavity of said first shoe;   wherein said second shoe is adapted to be worn both separately from said first shoe and in conjunction with said first shoe by a single foot of a user when said second shoe is inside said shoe cavity of said first shoe; and   wherein said second upper of said second shoe is not larger in size than said first upper of said first shoe, such that, when said second shoe is inside said shoe cavity of said first shoe, an outer surface of said second upper of said second shoe is entirely concealed within said first shoe.   
     
     
         2 . The double shoe combination footwear, according to  claim 1 , wherein said second upper of said second shoe comprises: a front portion configured to cover at least a portion of one or more toes of said single foot of said user. 
     
     
         3 . The double shoe combination footwear, according to  claim 1 , wherein said second upper of said second shoe comprises: one or more side portions configured to cover one or more side portions of said single foot of said user. 
     
     
         4 . The double shoe combination footwear, according to  claim 1 , wherein said second upper of said second shoe comprises: a heel portion configured to cover at least a portion of a heel of said single foot of said user. 
     
     
         5 . The double shoe combination footwear, according to  claim 1 , wherein said first shoe comprises a first strap located at a distal end of said first upper, such that said first shoe is a slingback shoe;
 wherein said second shoe comprises a second strap located at a distal end of said second upper, such that said second shoe is a slingback shoe; and   wherein said first strap covers and conceals an outer surface of said second strap when said second shoe is inside said shoe cavity of said first shoe.   
     
     
         6 . The double shoe combination footwear, according to  claim 1 , wherein said first shoe further comprises a first fastener and said second shoe further comprises a second fastener. 
     
     
         7 . The double shoe combination footwear, according to  claim 6 , wherein said first fastener is positioned at a rear inner surface of said first upper of said first shoe and is proximate to a distal end of said first shoe;
 wherein said second fastener is positioned at said rear outer surface of said second upper of said second shoe and is proximate to a distal end of said second shoe; and   wherein said second fastener is configured to releasably connect with said first fastener for realeasably securing of said second shoe with said first shoe.   
     
     
         8 . The double shoe combination footwear, according to  claim 7 , wherein said first fastener and said second fastener are selected from the group of fasteners consisting of: a hook and loop fastener and a snap fastener. 
     
     
         9 . The double-shoe combination footwear, according to  claim 1 , wherein said first shoe comprises a flap located at a rear distal end portion of said first upper of said first shoe;
 wherein said flap is configured to fold over a rear distal end portion of said second upper and contact an interior rear portion of said second shoe; and   wherein said flap secures said second shoe to said first shoe when said flap is folded over said rear distal end portion of said second upper and when said double shoe combination footwear is worn by said single foot of said user.   
     
     
         10 . The double shoe combination footwear, according to  claim 9 , wherein said second upper comprises a slot located at said rear distal end portion of said second shoe; and wherein said slot is configured to releasably connect with said flap for securing said second shoe to said first shoe. 
     
     
         11 . The double shoe combination footwear, according to  claim 1 , wherein said second outsole and said second upper are constructed of a plantable material. 
     
     
         12 . A double shoe combination with a concealed inner shoe, consisting essentially of:
 a first shoe; and   a second shoe;   wherein said first shoe comprises: a heel, a first upper, and a first outsole, said first outsole being stiffer than said first upper;   wherein said heel is at least approximately 1.5 inches in height;   wherein said first outsole is attached to said first upper and extends from a proximal end to a distal end of said first shoe;   wherein said second shoe comprises a second upper and a second outsole, said second outsole being stiffer than said second upper, such that said second shoe is not a sock, a slipper, a stocking, or a removable lining;   wherein said second outsole is attached to said second upper and extends from a proximal end to a distal end of said second shoe;   wherein said second shoe is adapted to fit matingly within a shoe cavity of said first shoe;   wherein said second upper is substantially similar in size and shape to said first upper, such that, when said second shoe is inside said shoe cavity of said first shoe, said second shoe fits snugly and matingly within said shoe cavity of said first shoe;   wherein said second shoe is adapted to be worn both separately from said first shoe and in conjunction with said first shoe by a single foot of a user when said second shoe is inside said shoe cavity of said first shoe; and   wherein said second upper of said second shoe is not larger in size than said first upper of said first shoe, such that, when said second shoe is inside said shoe cavity of said first shoe, an outer surface of said second upper of said second shoe is entirely concealed within said first shoe.   
     
     
         13 . The double shoe combination footwear, according to  claim 12 , wherein said first upper of said first shoe and said second upper of said second shoe both lack at least a portion of a front portion, such that at least a portion of one or more toes of said single foot of said user are exposed when said double shoe combination footwear is worn. 
     
     
         14 . The double shoe combination footwear, according to  claim 12 , wherein said first upper of said first shoe and said second upper of said second shoe both lack one or more side portions, such that said one or more side portions of said single foot of said user is exposed when said double shoe combination footwear is worn. 
     
     
         15 . The double shoe combination footwear, according to  claim 12 , wherein said first upper of said first shoe and said second upper of said second shoe both lack a heel portion, such that at least a portion of a heel of said single foot of said user is exposed when said double shoe combination footwear is worn. 
     
     
         16 . The double shoe combination footwear, according to  claim 12 , wherein said first shoe comprises a first strap located at a distal end of said first upper, such that said first shoe is a slingback shoe;
 wherein said second shoe comprises a second strap located at a distal end of said second upper, such that said second shoe is a slingback shoe; and   wherein said first strap covers and conceals an outer surface of said second strap when said second shoe is inside said shoe cavity of said first shoe.   
     
     
         17 . The double shoe combination footwear, according to  claim 12 , wherein said first shoe further comprises a first fastener;
 wherein said second shoe further comprises a second fastener;   wherein said first fastener is positioned at a rear inner surface of said first upper of said first shoe and proximate to a distal end of said first shoe;   wherein said second fastener is positioned at said rear outer surface of said second upper of said second shoe and proximate to a distal end of said second shoe; and   wherein said second fastener is configured to releasably connect with said first fastener for releaseably securing of said second shoe to said first shoe.   
     
     
         18 . The double shoe combination footwear, according to  claim 17 , wherein said first fastener and said second fastener are selected from the group of fasteners consisting of: a hook and loop fastener and a snap fastener. 
     
     
         19 . The double-shoe combination footwear, according to  claim 12 , wherein said first shoe comprises a flap located at a rear distal end portion of said first upper of said first shoe;
 wherein said flap is configured to fold over a rear distal end portion of said second upper and contact an insole of said second shoe; and   wherein said flap secures said second shoe to said first shoe when said flap is folded over said rear distal end portion of said second upper and when said double shoe combination footwear is worn by said single foot of said user.   
     
     
         20 . A double shoe combination with a concealed inner shoe, consisting essentially of:
 a first shoe; and   a second shoe;   wherein said first shoe consists essentially of: a heel, a first upper, a first fastener, a flap, and a sole comprising a first insole and a first outsole being stiffer than said first upper;   wherein said heel is at least approximately 1.5 inches in height;   wherein said first outsole is attached to said first upper and extends from a proximal end to a distal end of said first shoe;   wherein said second shoe comprises: a second upper, a second fastener, a second insole, and a second outsole being stiffer than said second upper, such that said second shoe is not a sock, a slipper, a stocking, or a removable lining;   wherein said second outsole is attached to said second upper and extends from a proximal end to a distal end of said second shoe;   wherein said second upper of said second shoe comprises:
 a front portion configured to cover at least a portion of one or more toes of said single foot of said user; 
 one or more side portions configured to cover one or more side portions of said single foot of said user; and 
 a heel portion configured to cover at least a portion of a heel of said single foot of said user; 
   wherein said second shoe is adapted to fit matingly within a shoe cavity of said first shoe;   wherein said second upper is substantially similar in size and shape to said first upper, such that, when said second shoe is inside said shoe cavity of said first shoe, said second shoe fits snugly within said shoe cavity of said first shoe;   wherein said second shoe is adapted to be worn both separately and in conjunction with said first shoe by a single foot of a user when said second shoe is inside said shoe cavity of said first shoe;   wherein said second upper of said second shoe is not larger in size than said first upper of said first shoe, such that, when said second shoe is inside said shoe cavity of said first shoe, an outer surface of said second upper of said second shoe is entirely concealed within said first shoe;   wherein said first fastener is positioned at a rear inner surface of said first upper of said first shoe and proximate to a distal end of said first shoe;   wherein said second fastener is positioned at said rear outer surface of said second upper of said second shoe and proximate to a distal end of said second shoe;   wherein said second fastener is configured to releasably connect with said first fastener for releaseably securing of said second shoe to said first shoe;   wherein said first fastener and said second fastener are hook and loop fasteners;   wherein said flap is located at a top portion of said first upper and proximate to a distal end of said first shoe;   wherein said flap is configured to fold over a rear distal end portion of said second upper and contact an insole of said second shoe;   wherein said flap secures said second shoe to said first shoe when said flap is folded over said rear distal end portion of said second upper and when said double-shoe combination footwear is worn by said single foot of said user;   wherein said second upper comprises a slot located at said rear distal end portion of said second shoe; and   wherein said slot is configured to releasably mate with said flap for securing said second shoe to said first shoe.