Footwear

Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view.

FIG. 2 is a front view.

FIG. 3 is a back view.

FIG. 4 is an inner side view.

FIG. 5 is an outer side view.

FIG. 6 is a top view; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom view.

The broken line showing of the sole, strap, upper, and surface treatment thereof is for illustrative purpose only and forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for footwear, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Seamans; Scott (Boulder, CO)
Assignee:	Crocs, Inc. (Niwot, CO)
Appl. No.:	D/244,661
Filed:	December 8, 2005

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Current U.S. Class:	D2/972
Current International Class:	0299
Field of Search:	;D2/902,904,906-908,943,944,947,969,972-974,909,903,953,954,925-942 ;36/45,50.1,77M,77R,83,88,113,114,126-131,84,87,102,4

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Primary Examiner: Simone; Dominic
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Faegre & Benson, LLP