Abstract: An accessory for footwear, particularly boots, to assist in removal from the foot of the wearer. The accessory comprises a strap hinged to the heel of the footwear. A fixed attachment section is applied to the rear of the boot and cooperative fasteners secure the strap against the heel extending generally vertically upward in a stored position. In use, the strap may be loosened from the boot and placed on a surface so the wearer may place weight on the strap to anchor the footwear so the wearer's foot may be withdrawn. The strap may have decorative features and define an opening to accommodate a spur. In a preferred embodiment, the hinge comprises a generally rectangular wire ring receiveably in loops in the bottom ends of the fixed section and strap to allow the strap to be removed from the boot for replacement or repair.

Abstract: An accessory for footwear, particularly boots, to assist in removal from the foot of the wearer. The accessory comprises a strap hinged to the heel of the footwear. A fixed attachment section is applied to the rear of the boot and cooperative fasteners secure the strap against the heel extending generally vertically upward in a stored position. In use, the strap may be loosened from the boot and placed on a surface so the wearer may place weight on the strap to anchor the footwear so the wearer's foot may be withdrawn. The strap may have decorative features and define an opening to accommodate a spur. In a preferred embodiment, the hinge comprises a generally rectangular wire ring receiveably in loops in the bottom ends of the fixed section and strap to allow the strap to be removed from the boot for replacement or repair.