Breathable stationary bicycle shoe

Abstract

A breathable stationary bicycle shoe for use with a stationary bicycle. The bicycle shoe of the present disclosure may preferably include a breathable lightweight mesh upper, allowing for greater breathability and comfort compared to existing bicycle shoes. The breathable stationary bicycle shoe may comprise a bottom portion equipped with a cleat, such as a clipless bicycle pedal cleat, such as an SPD® cleat, which may allow it to securely connect to the pedals of a stationary bike.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A breathable stationary bicycle shoe, comprising:
 a bottom portion; and   an upper;   wherein said bottom portion comprises a sole and a cleat.   
     
     
         2 . The breathable stationary bicycle shoe of  claim 1 , wherein said cleat is configured to matingly engage with a pedal of a stationary bicycle, such that a wearer of said breathable stationary bicycle shoe is able to push and pull on said pedal while pedaling on said stationary bicycle without said breathable stationary bicycle shoe disengaging from said pedal. 
     
     
         3 . The breathable stationary bicycle shoe of  claim 2 , wherein said cleat is removeably attached to said sole;
 wherein said sole comprises a recessed portion; and   wherein said cleat is configured to be attached to said sole at said recessed portion.   
     
     
         4 . The breathable stationary bicycle shoe of  claim 3 , wherein said cleat is a clipless bicycle pedal cleat. 
     
     
         5 . The breathable stationary bicycle shoe of  claim 3 , wherein said sole is made of rubber. 
     
     
         6 . The breathable stationary bicycle shoe of  claim 3 , wherein said bottom portion further comprises one or more gel cushions. 
     
     
         7 . The breathable stationary bicycle shoe of  claim 3 , wherein said upper comprises one or more straps, such that the upper does not substantially cover a foot of said wearer. 
     
     
         8 . The breathable stationary bicycle shoe of  claim 7 , wherein said one or more straps are made of a material selected from the group of materials consisting of one or more of: leather; nylon; neoprene; rubber; and combinations thereof. 
     
     
         9 . The breathable stationary bicycle shoe of  claim 7 , wherein said one or more straps are made of a breathable light weight mesh. 
     
     
         10 . The breathable stationary bicycle shoe of  claim 1 , wherein said upper is made of a breathable lightweight mesh. 
     
     
         11 . A breathable stationary bicycle shoe, comprising:
 a bottom portion; and   an upper;   wherein said bottom portion comprises a sole and a cleat;   wherein said upper is made of a breathable lightweight mesh; and   wherein said cleat is configured to matingly engage with a pedal of a stationary bicycle, such that a wearer of said breathable stationary bicycle shoe is able to push and pull on said pedal while pedaling on said stationary bicycle without said breathable stationary bicycle shoe disengaging from said pedal.   
     
     
         12 . The breathable stationary bicycle shoe of  claim 11 , wherein said cleat is removeably attached to said sole;
 wherein said sole comprises a recessed portion; and   wherein said cleat is configured to be attached to said sole at said recessed portion.   
     
     
         13 . The breathable stationary bicycle shoe of  claim 12 , wherein said cleat is a clipless bicycle pedal cleat. 
     
     
         14 . The breathable stationary bicycle shoe of  claim 12 , wherein said sole is made of rubber. 
     
     
         15 . The breathable stationary bicycle shoe of  claim 12 , wherein said bottom portion further comprises one or more gel cushions. 
     
     
         16 . The breathable stationary bicycle shoe of  claim 12 , wherein said upper comprises one or more straps, such that the upper does not substantially cover a foot of said wearer. 
     
     
         17 . A breathable stationary bicycle shoe, comprising:
 a bottom portion; and   an upper;   wherein said bottom portion comprises a sole and a cleat;   wherein said upper is made of a breathable lightweight mesh;   wherein said cleat is configured to matingly engage with a pedal of a stationary bicycle, such that a wearer of said breathable stationary bicycle shoe is able to push and pull on said pedal while pedaling on said stationary bicycle without said breathable stationary bicycle shoe disengaging from said pedal;   wherein said cleat is removeably attached to said sole;   wherein said sole comprises a recessed portion;   wherein said cleat is configured to be attached to said sole at said recessed portion; and   wherein said cleat is a clipless bicycle pedal cleat.   
     
     
         18 . The breathable stationary bicycle shoe of  claim 17 , wherein said sole is made of rubber. 
     
     
         19 . The breathable stationary bicycle shoe of  claim 18 , wherein said bottom portion further comprises one or more gel cushions. 
     
     
         20 . The breathable stationary bicycle shoe of  claim 19 , wherein said upper comprises one or more straps, such that the upper does not substantially cover a foot of said wearer.