US 12,213,557 B2
Footwear with customizable lacing system
Evan Belforti, Framingham, MA (US)
Assigned to Reebok International Limited, Altrincham (GB)
Filed by Reebok International Limited, London (GB)
Filed on Oct. 5, 2022, as Appl. No. 17/960,681.
Prior Publication US 2024/0115005 A1, Apr. 11, 2024
Int. Cl. A43B 23/02 (2006.01); A43C 1/04 (2006.01)
CPC A43B 23/0245 (2013.01) [A43C 1/04 (2013.01)] 28 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. An article of footwear, comprising:
an upper comprising eyelets that define a lace pathway therebetween;
a shoelace extending through the eyelets;
a shell overlying the upper, the shell defining openings over the lace pathway; and
hooks coupled to the shell, wherein the shoelace is configured be extended out through the openings to releasably engage with the hooks to tighten the upper.