Adjustable, square-toed shoe with symmetrical sole

Abstract

A post-surgical shoe has a symmetrical sole and an upper stitched to the symmetrical sole. The upper has a first side with a first flap and a second side with a second flap. The first flap overlaps the second flap. A strap with a first end fixed to the first flap has a second end that passes through a loop on the second side of the upper. The symmetrical sole has an insole and an outsole. The outsole includes integrally molded, chevron-shaped projections on its longitudinal sides. The chevron shaped projections form a channel across a base of the outsole. The strap has a hook fastener and a loop fastener spaced apart along one surface that mate when the second end is drawn from the loop across to the first side of the upper. The shoe is stable and comfortable and may be tightened.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A post-surgical shoe, comprising:
 a symmetrical sole comprising an insole and an outsole;   an upper stitched to the symmetrical sole, said upper comprising a first side having a first flap and a second side having a second flap, configured such that the first flap overlaps the second flap; and   at least one strap having a first end fixed to the first flap and a second end configured to pass through a loop on the second side of the upper;   wherein the outsole includes a plurality of integrally molded, chevron-shaped projections on longitudinal sides of said outsole, said chevron shaped projections forming a channel therebetween across a base of the outsole; and   wherein the strap has a hook fastener and a loop fastener spaced apart along one surface and configured to mate when the second end is drawn from the loop across to the first side of the upper.   
     
     
         2 . The post-surgical shoe of  claim 1 , wherein the outsole has a base characterized by a tread pattern. 
     
     
         3 . The post-surgical shoe of  claim 1 , wherein the upper further comprises a padded ankle collar. 
     
     
         4 . The post-surgical shoe of  claim 1 , wherein the loop is formed in a side release buckle closure stitched to the second side of the upper. 
     
     
         5 . The post-surgical shoe of  claim 1 , wherein the symmetrical sole has a rounded square toe. 
     
     
         6 . The post-surgical shoe of  claim 1 , wherein the upper has a binding along its perimeter. 
     
     
         7 . The post-surgical shoe of  claim 1 , further comprising a heel counter stitched to the upper. 
     
     
         8 . The post-surgical shoe of  claim 1 , wherein the upper and the symmetrical sole form a toe opening therebetween. 
     
     
         9 . The post-surgical shoe of  claim 8 , wherein the first flap and the second flap are formed at an ankle portion of the upper and a third flap and a fourth flap are formed adjacent to the toe opening. 
     
     
         10 . The post-surgical shoe of  claim 9 , further comprising a second strap and a third strap each having a first end fixed to the third flap.