ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 26 -- United States Patent no. 12,256,809, issued on March 25.
"Adjustable clog style footwear" was invented by Nicholas Pence (Missoula, Mont.) and Daniel Opalacz (Missoula, Mo.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "An adjustable clog with a unique strap system is described. The sole assembly for the clog has an interior sole wing situated near the heel of the sole assembly, and an exterior sole wing on the opposite side of the sole assembly from the interior sole wing, near the heel of the sole assembly, wherein the interior sole wing and the exterior sole wing consist of webbing strap and rubber that extend above the sole assembly. The clog also includes an upper, where the...