Upper for a shoe

This invention describes the top part of a shoe, especially for sports, which is constructed from many narrow strips of material. These strips are joined together, for example by gluing, welding, or zig-zag stitching, and collectively form at least half of the shoe's upper. While various connection methods are mentioned, one specific version focuses on zig-zag stitching adjacent strips together.

Why it matters: Advances in textile welding, adhesive technologies, or the development of new performance materials for tapes (e.g., stretchable, breathable, or sustainable) could make this construction more viable or desirable now than in 2017.

Status: Not in forceListed as no longer active. The specific reason is not in the record we hold.
How hard to build: ModerateTapes, stitching, welding equipment, shoe last

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