Method and apparatus for providing a shoe using San Crispino and vulcanization constructions

A shoe, comprising:

• an upper having a first surface;
• a foot placement mechanism for placing a foot and having a top surface and a bottom surface;
• said foot placement mechanism having an extension extending from said foot placement mechanism in a direction generally parallel to said top surface;
• said first surface being in contact with said top surface in a localized area proximate to said extension;
• a securing mechanism for securing said upper to said foot placement mechanism in an area proximate to where said first surface contacts said top surface;
• a sole;
• a filler between said sole and said bottom surface for enhancing cushioning to the shoe, said filler being of a different material than said sole;
• a wrapper in contact with said top surface and extending around said extension to contact said bottom surface for covering a part of said extension,
• a side wall in contact with said wrapper and said sole for holding components of the shoe together,
• vulcanized rubber in contact with said sole said wrapper, and said side wall;
• and
• wherein said wrapper bottom surface, said sole, said side wall, and said vulcanized rubber undergo vulcanization for securing said sole to said foot placement mechanism.