Abstract: A shoe protection apparatus, or “shoe apron”, may include a shoe apron body that covers the top of the wearer's shoe. The shoe apron may be made from a variety of materials, and may be a single layered material or multiple layers of different materials. An arch fastener, such as a band of elastic, may be attached to the shoe apron body at a position approximating the arch of the wearer's shoe. An ankle fastener may be provided at the back of the shoe apron body to further secure the shoe apron to the shoe. A toe piece may be attached to the front of the shoe apron body to provide a sock-like enclosure for the toe of the shoe to further secure the shoe apron body. The toe piece may include a skid-resistance material to provide improved traction.

Abstract: A method for assembling shoe components includes the steps of: providing at least two shoe components, a shoe last and a film unit; placing the at least two shoe components on an outer surface of the shoe last; removably covering an assembly of the at least two shoe components and the shoe last with the film unit such that the film unit and the shoe last cooperatively define a confining space therebetween; and pumping air out of the confining space and heating the at least two shoe components to shrink and deform the film unit so as to press the at least two shoe components to adhere tightly to each other.

Abstract: Articles of footwear include a footwear component having an exterior surface; and at least a first flap member engaged with the footwear component. The first flap member includes an outer perimeter having a secured portion and an unsecured portion, and wherein the unsecured portion is movable between a closed position in which a first display area is at least partially concealed and an open position in which the first display area is exposed. Two or more flap members may be provided at various areas of a footwear structure, such as in a rear heel area of an upper.

Abstract: A flexible footwear covering that fits on a shoe, which has a lower coefficient of friction than the bottom of a shoe allowing for ease of motion on carpeted or other surfaces where the grip of the shoes worn inhibit movement. The covering is in the general shape of a sock with a non retractable or retractable ring, which lies within the arch of the bottom of the shoe giving the option to leave fully covered for maximum ease of movement or expose the heel for more traction when needed. In addition, the flexible footwear covering can be used as a fitness tool with or without the optional design of reinforced panels that are positioned at the toe, ball and/or heel on the outside of the shoe. With the reinforced panels, a variety of exercises can be done to strengthen various muscles of the upper and lower body in a supine or prone position.

Abstract: An interchangeable glove-like covering for the toe end of a woman's high heel shoe that is used to change the visual appearance of the shoe. The covering has an upper portion and a lower portion that are mated to each other so as to form a closed end and an open end in the shape of the front end of the shoe. The upper portion is used to cover the top part of the toe end of the shoe and the lower portion is used to cover the sole of the shoe at the toe end. The lower portion has a slit extending from the open end and ending before the closed end to facilitate pulling the covering over the toe end of the shoe.

Abstract: An overshoe used while finishing concrete and worn over another article of footwear. The overshoe includes a flexible and resilient sole and a substantially flat and smooth outsole, which is substantially resistant to adhering to wet concrete and abrasion resistant. The overshoe further includes a strap, which securely holds the overshoe onto a work boot.

Abstract: A protective foot covering article comprises two adjacent layers of water impermeable sheet material. A water impermeable seam is provided between the layers of water impermeable sheet material. A shape of the water impermeable seam provides for an interior space between the layers of water impermeable sheet material. The interior space includes a closed end portion and an open end portion. A portion of the water impermeable seam defining the closed end portion of the interior space is contoured inwardly with respect to the interior space thereby providing a contoured foot arch portion. A plurality of water drainage apertures each extending through at least one of the layers. Means for cinching the open end portion of the interior space is engaged with at least one of the layers of water impermeable sheet material.

Abstract: A skate assembly has a boot having a substantially completely open base with a sole plate of more rigid material than the boot secured over the open base. The base has an opening extending along at least substantially the entire length of the boot from the heel to the toe, with side rims extending along opposite sides of the base opening. The sole plate may be releasably or permanently secured to the boot.

Abstract: This embodiment is named THE ADAPTABLE PERFORMANCE SOLE APPARATUS. Its purpose is to be adapted to the choice of footwear/bare feet thus enhancing the shock action and comfort regardless of the footwear it's being attached to. This adaptable performance sole apparatus gets its attach ability from straps and/or attaching mechanisms and can be attached to shoes, sneakers as well as bare feet. The shock producing element shown in FIG.

Abstract: A formfitting protective footwear apparatus comprising, generally, a protective sheath that envelops all or a portion of the foot from the ankle forward. In all embodiments, the formfitting protective footwear apparatus of the present invention surrounds the forefoot about the instep and arch and extends forward to protect at least the ball of the foot.

Abstract: A foot cover comprising an elastically stretchable, homogeneous moulding having a foot-insertion opening which seals elastically to the leg above the foot in use.

Abstract: A shoe or foot covering with slip-resistant properties is disclosed. The shoe cover includes a slip-resistant material that is applied to the bottom portion of the shoe cover. The slip-resistant material may be a substantially amorphous atactic olefin polymer.

Abstract: A footwear protector for motorcycle riding for protecting the footwear of motorcycle riders with an article that is easily mounted on the footwear. The protective device includes a sheath member having a forward end and a rearward end, with the forward end being closed and the rearward end having an opening. The sheath member has a top wall and a bottom wall, with a pair of side walls and a front wall extending between the top and bottom walls. The device also includes a gear shift actuator cushion mounted on the top wall of the sheath member. The actuator cushion extends from the opening toward the forward end of the sheath member. A pocket is formed on the top wall of the sheath member. The actuator cushion comprises a resiliently compressible cushion in the pocket for cushioning the transmission of impacts from an upper surface of the actuator cushion to the top wall of the sheath member and footwear positioned in the sheath member.