Abstract: A cleat apparatus includes a longitudinally elastic base assembly, a plurality of cleat units connected to the base assembly, a first strap connected to a first side of the base assembly, and a second strap connected to a second side of the base assembly. The first strap and the second strap are longitudinally elastic. The base assembly, the first strap, and the second strap are comprised of a single, unified, combination, longitudinally elastic base/strap assembly. Each of the cleat units includes a cleat support. A plurality of individual cleats project upward from the cleat support and through the base assembly. Cleat locks are connected to the cleats distal to the cleat support, whereby the cleat locks secure the cleats to the base assembly. The first strap includes a quantity of first hook-or-loop material, and the second strap includes a quantity of complementary second loop-or-hook material.