Abstract: This foot protector includes a front portion providing protection for the toes and instep of the wearer and a rear portion protecting the ankles and heel, the protector being open at the bottom. The rear portion of the protector includes heel side margins extending downwardly from the top of the protector and terminating upwardly of the bottom to define separable side flap portions and a connecting lower portion for the rear side portions. The heel side margins include arcuate interconnected lower portions and an integrally formed reinforcing pad extends transversely of said side margins. A connector element releasably connects the separable side flap portions.

Abstract: This foot protector includes a front portion providing a protective cover for the toes and instep of the wearer and a wrap-around rear portion protecting the back and ankle portions of the foot, the protector being fully open at the bottom. The rear portion of the protector includes oppositely disposed sides extending above the front portion and the rear portion is formed into separable portions which are provided with lace openings. The upper side portions are also provided with lace openings so that the separated side portions can be laced together by a single lace which extends around the ankle to draw the sides together and secure the protector to the foot. Reinforcing strips are provided to strengthen the lace margins and the junction between the front and rear portions of the shoe.

Abstract: This foot protector includes a front portion providing a protective cover for the toes and instep of the wearer and a wrap-around rear portion protecting the back and ankle portions of the foot, the protector being fully open at the bottom. The rear portion of the protector includes oppositely disposed sides and is formed into separable portions which are provided with lace openings so that they can be laced together by a single lace. The lace includes a side lace portion which draws the sides together, and a transverse portion which extends under the foot and cooperates with the side lacing to secure the protector to the foot. Reinforcing strips are provided to strengthen the lace margins and the junction between the front and rear portions of the shoe.