Multi-terrain outsole

Abstract

The invention relates to an outer layer of a shoe, which is adapted to receive a variety of outsoles or portions thereof. The outer layer includes a base having a bottom surface, at least one cleat and at least one receptacle provided in the base. The at least one receptacle is adapted to receive at least one cleat. The outsole or outsole portion is positioned over the base and held in position with at least one cleat and receptacle.

What is now claimed is:  
     
         1 . An outer layer of a shoe, adapted to receive a variety of outsoles or portions thereof, said outer layer comprising: 
 a base having a bottom surface, at least one cleat;    at least one receptacle provided in said base, said at least one receptacle adapted to receive the at least one cleat;    an outsole or outsole portion, wherein said outsole or portion thereof is positioned over said base and held in position with said at least one cleat and receptacle.    
     
     
         2 . The shoe as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the receptacle is made of a polymeric material.  
     
     
         3 . The shoe as claimed in  claim 2 , wherein the receptacle is nylon.  
     
     
         4 . The shoe as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the receptacles are molded into shoe base.  
     
     
         5 . The shoe as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the cleats are a polymeric material.  
     
     
         6 . The shoe as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the cleats are nylon.  
     
     
         7 . The shoe as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein alternative technological devices may be attached to the shoe by at least one cleat and at least one receptacle.  
     
     
         8 . The alternative technological devices may include mountain bike bindings, puncture proof plates, river wading pads, parachute or jump pads.