Abstract: A connector for removably fastening an ornamental object to an article comprising a fastener receptacle having a cavity defined by an inner surface and a top connective lip forming a keyhole opening for receiving a fastener member having at least one radially extending foot configured to pass through the keyhole opening and to rotate within said cavity. The inner surface further has a nodule and a stop creating at least one generally J-shaped catch. The connector further has at least one flexing tab for exerting a force on the fastener member for positioning the at least one radially extending foot between the nodule and the stop thereby removably locking the fastener member in place. Also provided is a means for affixing the receptacle to the article and a means for securing the ornamental object to the fastener member outside the cavity.

Abstract: An accessory-fastening device for securing an ornamental item onto an article of footwear that is resistant to accidental dislodgment including a sole for contacting the ground mounted to an upper that has a snap hole and a sheet of flexible material having a top side and a bottom side affixed to the upper proximate the snap hole, a snap stud affixed to the sheet of flexible material that extends outward from the article of footwear, and a snap socket which is attached to an ornamental item to removably fasten the ornamental article to the snap stud. The sheet of flexible material that covers the snap hole provides a means of energy absorption and the dissipation of energy caused by the normal activity of a foot bend.