Alice G. Salisbury Buxton, US2148012A
Boot and Shoe.
Image credit: Salisbury Buxton, A.G. (1937)
On February 21, 1939, Alice Gwendolen Salisbury Buxton of New York patented a redesigned shoe “lay” - a crescent-shaped wedge built into the front of a boot or shoe. By raising the outer border of the tread and tapering to a thin edge near the big-toe joint, her design improved balance and pressure distribution for more comfortable walking.
Date of Application: 25 January 1937
Date of Issuance: 21 February 1939
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