Abstract: A boot is shown having a tongue with oppositely disposed side margins, an upper extending above the ankle with oppositely disposed upper portions overlying the tongue margins, and with laces for selectively adjusting the fit of the upper portions over the tongue. Two sets of hook and loop fasteners are provided to interconnect the tongue and upper portions for holding the tongue in place during fitting of the boot. One set of hook and loop fasteners is attached to each side margin of the tongue and to the overlying upper portion of the boot.