FIG. 1 is a top and right front perspective view of the pocketed athletic shoe upper showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 4 is another embodiment of my new design of FIGS. 1-3 wherein a snap button has been added to the cover flap;

FIG. 5 is a left side elevational view thereof; and

FIG. 6 is a rear elevational view thereof.