CPC A43B 13/141 (2013.01) [A43B 7/148 (2013.01); A43B 7/1455 (2013.01); A43B 7/1463 (2022.01); A43B 13/12 (2013.01); A43B 5/00 (2013.01)] | 11 Claims |
1. A footwear structure for distribution of a fluid to a foot of a user, comprising:
a sole including an upper layer, a bottom layer, and an intermediate layer coupled between the upper layer and the bottom layer, the sole defining a cavity through the upper layer and at least a portion of the intermediate layer; and
a fluid distribution structure sized and dimensioned to fit at least partially within the cavity, the fluid distribution structure including a fluid retention portion configured to retain a fluid for release to a foot of a user when the user introduces the foot onto the sole and in contact with at least a portion of the fluid retention portion,
wherein the bottom layer defines a support platform extending upwards from a surface of the bottom layer, the support platform configured to support the fluid distribution structure within the cavity, the support platform including a fastener coupled to an upper surface of the support platform to removably affix the fluid distribution structure within the cavity.
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