Footwear with Interchangeable Components

Abstract

Footwear with interchangeable or removable components comprised of an outsole unit, a midsole unit, a flexible material (also known as an upper unit), and a rigid pin-like device that may be placed inside an opening or series of openings, which are formed through the combination of said midsole unit and said outsole unit. Once assembled, the embodiment forms a unified shoe.

I claim: 
     
         1 . An article of footwear with interchangeable components, comprising an outsole unit for providing stability, support, and protection while participating in regular activities, and a midsole unit of one or more pieces adjacent to said outsole unit, and a releasable connecting means for joining said outsole unit and said midsole unit securely, and a flexible material affixed to a plurality of points on said midsole, means for allowing said article of footwear to be securely worn around a foot, whereby a human can remove or replace worn out components or the alter the footwear for aesthetic or comfort purposes. 
     
     
         2 . The article of footwear in  claim 1  wherein said connecting means comprises one or more male or female plugs on said outsole unit and said midsole unit, each of which combines with corresponding male or female plugs for joining said outsole unit and said midsole unit. 
     
     
         3 . The article of footwear in  claim 1  wherein said connecting means comprises one or more male or female plugs on said outsole unit and said midsole unit, each of which combines with corresponding male or female plugs for joining said outsole unit and said midsole unit, wherein said plugs further including an opening and a rigid pin like device, wherein said rigid pin like device may be inserted into said opening for the reinforcement of said plug system. 
     
     
         4 . The article of footwear in  claim 1  where one or more protuberances extends generally upwardly along the perimeter of said outsole unit for the prevention of instability within said article of footwear. 
     
     
         5 . The article of footwear in  claim 1 , farther including a plurality of said outsole units, each of said plurality having a different bottom configuration.