This sole according to the invention is particularly appropriate for ''point'', ''half-point'' ballet shoes and gym shoes.

The toe gripper fastens the bootie to the sandal, and prevents relative movement between the bootie and the sandal.

A sandal and bootie combination is provided, where the bootie is adapted to be received within the sandal.

Liner (20) may be made by making an unfitted liner (60) from a sheet of thermoformable material (42).

The fin portion (30) is attached to the foot-pocket portion (20) for forming an extension of the foot-pocket portion (20).

An outer covering substantially encases the bootie and is attached to the bootie only along a lateral side of the upper.

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An article of footwear can receive a bootie.

Protective pads (180, 182) may be attached to the footwear, such as leather pads on the plantar surface of the footwear.

Said pillow comprises a pillow sham and a pillow inner, said pillow sham comprises at least two segments, and the segments are communicated or separated.

It comprises a foot wrap incorporating an inflatable bladder which is applied to the area to be treated when the foot wrap is secured in place.

The article can include an upper to receive the bootie.

It is generally less comfortable than the flat Climbing Shoe, but more than the aggressive Climbing Shoe.

in a climbing shoe , the foot is, anyway, pushed to the front of the bootie

Additionally, a bootie may be coupled to the interior of the mupper.