(57) ® An athletic shoe has a body portion 11 secured in a recess 22 in top of a sole
assembly 13 and a full sole 14 fitted removably into a recess 23 in the underside
of the sole assembly 13. The recess 23 is defined by a downwardly projecting rib extending
around the perimeter of the underside of the sole assembly 13 and surrounding the
sole 14. The sole 14 is held detachably in the recess with its underside flush with
the lower end of the surrounding rib by two layers 27, 28 of hook-and-loop fastening
material, one on the top wall afforded by the recess 23 and one on the top of the
removable sole 14. A selection of removable and interchangeable soles 14 may be provided,
with, for example, one removable sole provided with cleats on its underside, and another
with a ribbed tread.
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