REMOVABLE DECORATIVE STRAPS FOR SHOES
The shoe assembly of the present disclosure includes a shoe having an upper with one or more fasteners thereon. The upper may be one or more straps. The assembly further comprises a second strap that is removably connected to the upper of the shoe. The second strap may have one or more patterns, colors, embossments, jewels, stones, beads, or other decorative elements thereon. This allows for the customization of the shoe by the user. The second strap may also be a two-piece component, where one piece is a decorative strap, and the other is a base strap that is connected to the upper of the shoe. The second strap may have any desired shape, such as t-shaped, or triangular.
The present application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 62/142,440, filed on Apr. 2, 2015, which is herein incorporated by reference.
BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE1. Field of the Disclosure
The present disclosure relates to removable attachments for shoes. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to removable attachments for shoes that come in a variety of designs and ornamentations, and provide flexibility in design for the shoe wearer.
2. Description of the Related Art
It can be expensive to own several pairs of shoes merely to provide different styles and decorative options. The present disclosure addresses this problem with current shoe designs.
SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSUREThe present disclosure provides removable attachments for shoes, so a user can have several different design options for the same pair of shoes. As discussed in greater detail below, the attachments of the present disclosure are easily changed out and customizable.
Thus, in one embodiment, the present disclosure provides a shoe assembly, comprising a sole, an upper connected to the sole, the upper comprising one or more upper straps, one or more upper fasteners on the one or more upper straps, and a decorative strap connected to the one or more upper straps. The decorative strap can have one or more decorative fasteners thereon, for mating with the one or more upper fasteners.
In another embodiment, the present disclosure provides a shoe assembly, comprising a sole, an upper connected to the sole, the upper comprising one or more upper straps, one or more upper fasteners on the one or more upper straps, a decorative strap connected to the one or more upper straps, wherein the decorative strap is made from a material comprising wood, cork, leather, fabric, plastic, silicone, urethane, ethylene vinyl acetate, clear polymers, other synthetic materials, and any combinations thereof, and one or more decorative fasteners on the decorative strap, for mating with the one or more upper fasteners.
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In the shown embodiment, t-strap 20 and decorative strap 30 each have a “T” shape. The fasteners 18 and 22 are also arranged in a corresponding “T” shape, with four fasteners on each of t-strap 20 and decorative strap 30. This arrangement is particularly suitable for many current shoes with strap-type uppers, such as upper 14. However, the present disclosure contemplates any number of shapes for straps 20 and 30, and any number (e.g., one or more) of fasteners 18 and 22. The shape and size of straps 20 and 30 and number of fasteners 18 and 22 will depend on the type of shoe. Also in the shown embodiment, fasteners 18 and 22 are metal snaps, which can be easy to assemble and use. The present disclosure contemplates other types of fasteners, such as a hook and loop (e.g., Velcro®), adhesive, rivets, or other suitable ways to connect decorative strap 30 to t-strap 20. Each of straps 20 and 30 as shown are leather, but they can also be made of metal, wood, cork, leather, fabric, plastic, silicone, urethane, ethylene vinyl acetate, clear polymers, or other synthetic materials. They may also be made of hybrid materials, such as a leather base with a plastic or wood veneer.
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While the present disclosure has been described with reference to one or more particular embodiments, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes may be made and equivalents may be substituted for elements thereof without departing from the scope thereof. In addition, many modifications may be made to adapt a particular situation or material to the teachings of the disclosure without departing from the scope thereof. Therefore, it is intended that the disclosure not be limited to the particular embodiment(s) disclosed as the best mode contemplated for carrying out this disclosure.
Claims
1. A shoe assembly, comprising:
- a sole;
- an upper connected to the sole, the upper comprising one or more upper straps;
- one or more upper fasteners on the one or more upper straps; and
- a decorative strap connected to the one or more upper straps.
2. The shoe assembly of claim 1, wherein the decorative strap has one or more decorative fasteners thereon, for mating with the one or more upper fasteners.
3. The shoe assembly of claim 1, wherein the decorative strap has one or more patterns, colors, embossments, jewels, stones, beads, or other decorative elements thereon.
4. The shoe assembly of claim 1, wherein the decorative strap is made from a material comprising wood, cork, leather, fabric, plastic, silicone, urethane, ethylene vinyl acetate, clear polymers, other synthetic materials, and any combinations thereof.
5. The shoe assembly of claim 1, wherein the decorative strap is made of leather.
6. The shoe assembly of claim 1, wherein the decorative strap is in a t-shape.
7. The shoe assembly of claim 1, wherein the decorative strap has a triangular shape.
8. The shoe assembly of claim 1, wherein the decorative strap is a leather strap and a decorative cover sewn together.
9. The shoe assembly of claim 2, wherein the upper strap has four of the upper fasteners thereon, and the decorative strap has four of the decorative fasteners.
10. The shoe assembly of claim 1, wherein the decorative strap has a pocket thereon.
11. The shoe assembly of claim 10, further comprising a clip connected to the decorative strap via the pocket.
12. The shoe assembly of claim 11, wherein the clip has one or more patterns, colors, embossments, jewels, stones, beads, or other decorative elements thereon.
13. A shoe assembly, comprising:
- a sole;
- an upper connected to the sole, the upper comprising one or more upper straps;
- one or more upper fasteners on the one or more upper straps; and
- a decorative strap connected to the one or more upper straps, wherein the decorative strap is made from a material comprising wood, cork, leather, fabric, plastic, silicone, urethane, ethylene vinyl acetate, clear polymers, other synthetic materials, and any combinations thereof; and
- one or more decorative fasteners on the decorative strap, for mating with the one or more upper fasteners.
14. The shoe assembly of claim 13, wherein the decorative strap has one or more patterns, colors, embossments, jewels, stones, beads, or other decorative elements thereon.
15. The shoe assembly of claim 13, wherein the decorative strap is made of leather.
16. The shoe assembly of claim 13, wherein the upper strap has four of the upper fasteners thereon, and the decorative strap has four of the decorative fasteners.
17. The shoe assembly of claim 13, wherein the decorative strap has a pocket thereon.
18. The shoe assembly of claim 17, further comprising a clip connected to the decorative strap via the pocket.
19. The shoe assembly of claim 18, wherein the clip has one or more patterns, colors, embossments, jewels, stones, beads, or other decorative elements thereon.
Type: Application
Filed: Apr 1, 2016
Publication Date: Oct 6, 2016
Inventor: Kara McNAMARA-SCHWARTZ (Mount Kisco, NY)
Application Number: 15/089,064