Kiheim M Tillman

US Patent:

7874083, Jan 25, 2011

Filed:

Jun 11, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/761238

Inventors:

Kiheim Tillman - Lodi NJ, US

International Classification:

A43B 13/22

US Classification:

36 15, 36 72 R, 36 73

Abstract:

A sole wear protection system for minimizing wear to a sole of a shoe includes a shoe being worn on a foot. The shoe includes an upper positioned over the foot when the shoe is being worn. The shoe includes a sole coupled to the upper and positioned under the foot when the shoe is being worn. A plurality of sleeves extends into the sole of the shoe. Each of the sleeves includes an open bottom end. A plurality of plate assemblies is mountable to sleeves. The plate assemblies are positioned between the sole and a support surface to minimize contact between the sole and the support surface.