Abstract: A holding device for securing a shoe element of a pipeline section includes at least two claw members (11.1, 11.2; 61) each having a claw section (31) for engaging around a support edge (127.1, 127.2), a bearing section (32) adjoining the claw section (31) for supporting the claw member (11.1, 11.2; 61) on an outer side of the support (3), and a flange section (21; 62; 118.1, 118.2); and includes a plurality of holding-down members (12.1, 12.2; 51; 71; 81; 91; 101; 119.1, 119.2), with at least one of the holding-down members being secured on each of the at least two claw members and being formed as a separate part securable on the flange section (21; 62; 118.1, 118.2) of the claw member with a fastening element.