Low-profile transparent storage for shoes

Abstract

A shoe container is provided as a low profile, transparent bag comprising rugged and flexible material defined by first and second layers each having opposing first and second straight edges, where the first and second straight edges are longitudinally and oppositely spaced by an arcuate bottom edge and straight top edge. The first and second sides and arcuate bottom edges may be permanently bonded, respectively, to one another, while the top edges define an opening to receive shoes between the layers. The top edges may be further configured to receive means for cinching the top edges in a closed position so that when shoes are received therethrough, they may be secured within the bag. In this manner, the bag may support the weight and possibly destructive shape of contained shoes, protect shoes from damage caused by exposure, protect surroundings from debris tracked by unworn shoes, and further permit unimpeded view of shoes.

1 . A bag for containing a pair of shoes, comprising:
 a transparent first and second layer, each of the first and second layers having parallel first and second edges longitudinally spaced by an arcuate bottom edge and a straight top edge;   the opposite first, second, and bottom edges permanently and respectively bonded via threaded stitching to one another to define a closed bottom end;   the opposite top edges defining an opening to receive at least one pair of shoes between the first and second layers; and   means for adjustably cinching the opposite top edges to maintain any shoes contained between the layers.   
     
     
         2 . The bag of  claim 1 , wherein the first and second layers comprise sheets of biaxially oriented polypropylene. 
     
     
         3 . The bag of  claim 1 , wherein the first and second layers comprise sheets of polyurethane.