Overshoes and methods for manufacturing overshoes

Abstract

Overshoes and methods for manufacturing at least a portion of overshoes are provided. In some examples, provided is an overshoe including a sole and an upper having a water-shedding texture. A portion of a perimeter of the water-shedding texture can be located immediately adjacent to the sole. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the overshoe can be formed of at least semi-transparent plastic to enable a viewer to see footwear inside the overshoe. In some examples, the overshoe can have a gusset to enhance water-resistance of the overshoe. In another example, the overshoe can have a reflective portion to enhance visibility in low-light conditions.

1 . An overshoe, comprising:
 a sole; and   an upper having a water-shedding texture, wherein a portion of a perimeter of the water-shedding texture is located immediately adjacent to the sole.   
     
     
         2 . The overshoe of  claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the overshoe is formed of at least semi-transparent plastic. 
     
     
         3 . The overshoe of  claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the overshoe has a transparency of at least 30%. 
     
     
         4 . The overshoe of  claim 1 , wherein the water-shedding texture includes a cross-hatch pattern. 
     
     
         5 . The overshoe of  claim 1 , further comprising a second water-shedding texture comprising a series of raised, substantially-parallel, and diagonal lands, wherein:
 a portion of a perimeter of the second water-shedding texture is located immediately adjacent to a portion of the first water-shedding texture; and   a part of the first water-shedding texture is located between at least a portion of the sole and at least a portion of the second water-shedding texture.   
     
     
         6 . The overshoe of  claim 1 , wherein the overshoe further comprises a gusset. 
     
     
         7 . The overshoe of  claim 6 , further comprising a closure device fastened between the gusset and the upper, wherein:
 the gusset is sealed to the closure device; and   the closure device is sealed to the upper.   
     
     
         8 . The overshoe of  claim 6 , wherein at least one of:
 the gusset has a scooped portion; or   the gusset is substantially triangular in shape.   
     
     
         9 . The overshoe of  claim 1 , wherein the overshoe further comprises a reflective material applied to at least a portion of the upper. 
     
     
         10 . The overshoe of  claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the upper is colored and the at least the portion of the upper includes a contrasting portion. 
     
     
         11 . A method for fabricating at least a portion of an overshoe, comprising:
 forming a water-shedding texture on at least a portion of a panel of the overshoe; and   fastening the panel to a sole such that a portion of the water-shedding texture is adjacent to the sole.   
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 11 , wherein the panel is formed of at least semi-transparent plastic. 
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 11 , wherein the water-shedding texture includes a cross-hatch pattern. 
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 11 , further comprising fastening the panel to a gusset. 
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 11 , further comprising applying a reflective material to at least a portion of the panel. 
     
     
         16 . A non-transitory computer-readable medium, comprising computer-executable instructions stored thereon that are configured to cause at least one fabricating device to:
 form a water-shedding texture on at least a portion of a panel of the overshoe; and   fasten the panel to a sole such that a portion of the water-shedding texture is adjacent to the sole.   
     
     
         17 . The non-transitory computer-readable medium of  claim 16 , wherein the panel is formed of at least semi-transparent plastic. 
     
     
         18 . The non-transitory computer-readable medium of  claim 16 , wherein the water-shedding texture includes a cross-hatch pattern. 
     
     
         19 . The non-transitory computer-readable medium of  claim 16 , further comprising computer-executable instructions stored thereon that are configured to cause the at least one fabricating device to fasten the panel to a gusset. 
     
     
         20 . The non-transitory computer-readable medium of  claim 16 , further comprising computer-executable instructions stored thereon that are configured to cause the at least one fabricating device to apply a reflective material to at least a portion of the panel.