Abstract: A shoe covering member comprises a covering member having a shape conforming to an upper section of a shoe over which it is to cover. A bottom section of the covering member is sealingly engaged with a sole of the shoe and the covering member is provided with a fold at its rear end which is fastened in a folded condition to snugly engage the upper section of the shoe.

Abstract: A toe protector for removable attachment to an athlete's shoe is disclosed. The toe protector comprises a semirigid shell substantially enclosing the distal portion of the athletic shoe, providing protection for the athlete's toes, without unduly interfering with normal biomechanical range of motion. The shell has dorsal, plantar, medial and lateral portions. The proximal end of the dorsal portion terminates in a curved line following the proximal ends of the athlete's proximal phalanges. The proximal end of the medial and lateral portions terminate at about the proximal one-third point of the athlete's first and fifth metatarsals, respectively. The proximal end of the plantar portion covers the athlete's metatarsal heads. The shell is attached to the athletic shoe with a T nut fastener, attaching the plantar portion of the shell to the sole of the shoe at a point proximal to the athlete's metatarsal heads.

Abstract: The present invention is related to an overshoe for receiving a shoe or boot that has mud or dirt thereon so as to permit a person entering a house or other clean environment to enter without depositing mud therein. The overshoe includes a sole with an upper portion for overlying the toe of the shoe. The overshoe further includes an upstanding lip attached to the edges at the heel to retain mud or dirt inside the overshoe while further providing a large generally opened heel arrangement to permit easy insertion and retraction of a shoe or boot. The overshoe further includes tabs at the forward and rearward ends thereof to provide means for restraining the overshoe to easily remove and attach it in a hands free manner.

Abstract: A heel repair patch is provided that includes adhesive material so that it can be applied to the heel of the shoe. In a modification a built-in heel lift and tab which fits over the seam at heel breast for better holding thereto are included.

Abstract: A protective covering device for the heel of a ladies shoe comprises integrally molded body formed from an elastic material such as latex and has a generally conical portion into which the heel of the shoe is inserted together with an upper portion which wraps around the heel part of the upper of the shoe. The elastic effect of the material when stretched over the shoe causes sufficient adhesion to remain attached to the shoe. The conical heel portion has a plurality of convolutions surrounding the heel which allow the heel portion to expand or be compressed to accommodate different heel heights.

Abstract: An attachment that connects a decorative logo to footwear. The logo is displayed along the lower leg outside the pant leg. The logo can be attached to either a shoe or a boot. The attachment takes the form of a U-shaped holder when being attached to a boot and the form of a L-shaped holder when being attached to a shoe. The attachment includes a vertical strip of plastic which projects upward from the footwear towards the knee on the outside of the pant leg. It is on top of this vertical strip that the decorative logo is placed. The logo can be displayed at various heights by varying the length of the vertical strip and the attachment is painted so that it blends into the background of the pant leg. Another benefit provided by the attachment is that it restrains the pant leg at a height above ground level preventing the soiling of the pant leg.

Abstract: A safety shoe including a steel toe box having an inwardly turned relatively wide flange, the flange having a larger width at two end portions and having a smaller width at a central portion, the flange having a gradually thinner thickness from the junction portion to the edge; a polyethylene liner for cooperating with the toe box; a U-shaped pad made of hardened material having a size and shape substantially matching with a size and shape of the flange of the steel toe box for supporting the steel toe box; and a middle sole having a U-shaped cutout for matching and retaining the U-shaped pad.

Abstract: A shoe with a placement track on the front perimeter of its sole which slidably receives a toe cover in it. The toe cover includes a sheath or covering portion and a rim portion. The rim portion has apertures at its ends in order to receive and engage with securement wedges at the ends of said placement track.

Abstract: A foot safety guard includes a monolithic, one-piece body that is releasably attached to a wearer's shoe by a strap. The body includes a neck portion that has a break away line of weakening and a hook that engages the shoelace. The guard also includes elements that will thermally insulate the shoe from the guard and will prevent the guard from scuffing the shoe as well as elements that can be changed to provide firm footing on all surfaces.

Abstract: A two piece foul tip protector to be worn on the shoe of a baseball player to protect the foot includes a lower toe piece secured to the toe of the shoe, an upper covering piece located above the lower piece and extending rearwardly toward the ankle of the player, and cooperating attachment means protruding from the top surface of the lower piece and the bottom surface of the upper piece to releasably hold the upper piece in a raised position above the bridge of the shoe with a clearance distance therebetween. The clearance distance provides shock absorption upon impact from a baseball, while at the same time permitting freedom of movement for the footr. The upper piece may be detached with the batter has safely reached a base, thereby to facilitate base running.

Abstract: A safety shoe including a metatarsal guard comprising a molded plastic arch extending across the metatarsal area supported at each of its ends on the sole and consisting of a number of ribs hinged to each other, the whole being laminated into the upper of the shoe.

Abstract: A shoe cover comprises a pouch which is closed with the exception of an opening at the area of the shoe heel. The pouch has two lobes, one covering the outside of the shoe and one covering the inside of the shoe when the shoe cover is installed and the shoe is worn, to provide a swift and easy change in shoe appearance without the necessity of carrying multiple pairs of shoes, and top provide protection for the shoes, or against contamination.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a front piece for shoes which is matched to the shape of the tip of the foot and is composed of a top part covering the tip of the foot and of a flank surrounding the tip and sides. The front piece is composed of a hard or elastic material which is produced in one piece and has, on its top part, a recess for fastening the upper and, around its flank, a further recess for receiving a surrounding or fastening strip. The top part of the front piece tapers towards the shoe into a soft thin lip. A shoe having a front piece is also disclosed.

Abstract: A device for protecting a shoe having a rear portion with a heel, a front portion, right and left side portions and a sole, the device including a rear protecting section which substantially covers the entire area of the rear portion including the heel; a front protecting section which substantially covers the entire area of the front portion; a right side protecting section which substantially covers the entire area of the right side portion and which connects the rear protecting section and the front protecting section together; a left side connecting section which connects the rear protecting section and the front protecting section together along the left side of the shoe, the left side connecting section being stretchable to provide snug fitting of the device on different size shoes; and a removable securing strap which prevents accidental removal of the device from the shoe.

Abstract: An adjustable men's shoe heel protector which has a body (20) of thermoplastic material in the shape of the heel portion of a shoe. The body (20) is configured to fit all sizes of shoes covering only the rear portion of the shoe counter. Attachment is primarily accomplished by utilization of a penetrating lip (22) that fits between the hose heel and the counter and a sliding hook tab (30) or (32) that is secured over the top of the counter. The combination of the lip and tab securely holds the protector in place while the user is driving a motor vehicle, thereby preventing scuffing of the shoe. In addition to the lip (22) and tab (30), (32), an upper strap (24) circling over the wearer's foot or a lower strap (30) under the instep may also be used. Both straps are removably connected to the protector using hook and loop tape (26). The adjustment in size and convenience of attachment overcomes the problem heretofore encountered with heel protectors.

Abstract: A shoe protector for carpet installers and others whose shoe toes are subject to abrasion and chemical abuse. The protector cup includes a pair of superior stabilizers connected to the top of the protector cup and a pair of inferior stabilizers connected to the bottom of the protector cup. A superior and inferior stabilizer are each connected to a stabilizer ring which is in turn connected to a heel strap linking the two stabilizer rings. The stabilizer rings translate the rearward force of the heel strap into pulling forces on the superior and inferior stabilizers in order to allow the protector cup to be pulled not only rearward against the toe of the shoe, but also downward against the shoe toe top and upward against the shoe toe bottom for maximum gripping effect on the shoe.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a device for protecting the shoes of a driver of a motor vehicle. The device includes a protective cover which prevents abrasive rubbing action against the heel of a shoe as it rests on a vehicle's floor and which prevents moisture on the floor from reaching the shoe. The cover includes an inner layer made of soft non-abrasive material such as flannel and an outer layer of water impervious material. An applicator comprising two pairs of spring-biased tongs is used to place and secure the cover about a shoe heel.

Abstract: An adjustable ladies shoe heel protector which has a body (20) of thermoplastic material in the shape of the heel portion of a shoe. Adjustment is provided by an overlapping joint (32) having pressure sensitive adhesive (34) that is formed and joined to match the exact configuration of a specific shoe. The height of a given heel is mated by trimming the heel portion to the appropriate length using performations (40) as a guide. An integral annealed metal tab (36) is bent over the counter of the shoe holding the protector in place while the user is driving a motor vehicle, thereby preventing scuffing of the shoe. The adjustment in size and convenience of attachment overcomes the problem heretofore encountered with heel protectors.

Abstract: A disposable shoe heel protector device is removably affixed to the back of a shoe in an area to cover and protect the rearward part of the shoe that makes sliding contact with the floorboard of an automobile while driving. The protector is made in an oblated configuration and therefore has a long and a short dimension. The protector comprises a flexible main support in the form of an eliptical cutout from a sheet of thin flexible plastic material. The support has an inside surface opposed to an outside surface. Adhesive material coats the inside surface at the opposed marginal ends of the support. A cushion in the form of a thin piece of foam material is attached to the medial inside surface of the support and extends from the adhesive on one side to the adhesive on the opposed side, thereby leaving the centrally located foam material which bears against the shoe surface with the adhesive being located at the opposed ends of the support.

Abstract: A shoe having an upper portion and a sole-and-heel portion which portions are releasably joined together by a circumferential zipper connection means.

Abstract: A toe cap for internally reinforcing the toe of safety shoes, boots, and the like to protect the wearer against heavy compression or impact loads is made from a plastic material, and is designed with a flexible roof region in order to shift stresses generated by such loads to the lateral and forward wall regions which are more capable of supporting the loads and yield higher load-carrying capacities.

Abstract: A shoe heel protection apparatus. A base underlies the heel and instep portion of a shoe and has side walls 16 formed contiguous therwith. The side walls extend generally upwardly from the base to cover and protect the sides and heel portion of the shoe from scuffing. A unique strap means is formed contiguous with the side walls and engages over the instep of the shoe. A pin strap and socket strap interlock by manually engaging the pin members of the pin strap with the apertures formed in section plates of the socket strap. The strap means may be easily adjusted to accommodate differing shoe sizes by selection of a particular one of the section plates for engagement with the pin members of the pin strap. The apparatus is of a light weight molded plastic construction and is injection molded as a unitary piece.

Abstract: A sole-less shoe top cover is formed of a single thickness of flexible fabric for protecting a shoe upper from paint or plaster drippings. Three vertically spaced lines of stitched elastic cords are stitched in-and-out around the lower portion of the cover.

Abstract: This invention is a shield for a lower rear end of a shoe and includes a plastic main body contoured to the shoe shape, and a strap for securing the shield to the shoe.

Abstract: A metal boot protector includes a U-shaped wire rod and a correspondingly-shaped plate for protecting the rearward upper portion of the boot while the user is driving a vehicle. The rod fits snugly in a crease between the sole and the upper portion of the boot. The plate includes an outwardly extending bevel along its upper edge, and the plate sides moving upward from the rod to the bevel extend outwardly from a vertical plane passing through the rod center, and then are contoured inwardly of the plane to prevent debris from becoming lodged between the guard and the boot.

Abstract: A footwear reinforcement which comprises a toe cap portion having a curved end wall which curves rearwardly at the top into an upper wall and which curves on opposite sides into opposed side walls integral with the upper wall, a bottom wall integral with lower edges of the front and side walls. A series of longitudinally-spaced transversely-extending curved ribs extend from one side of the reinforcement to the other side behind the toe cap portion and are connected at their transversely opposite ends to a rearwardly extending portion of the bottom wall of the toe cap portion.

Abstract: A shoe protector made up of a toe protector adapted to slip over the toe of a shoe and half sole attached to the toe protector. An instep strap is attached to the half sole to support the half sole on a shoe and a heel strap has its ends attached to the instep strap for holding the instep strap in position. The heel strap has an adjustable buckle. A metatarsal protector for use with the shoe protector in likewise diclosed.

Abstract: A protective fighting boot provides for a neat appearance and for the fitting of feet of a range of sizes. A leg protector includes a thick sheet of resilient foam which covers the ankle of the wearer, and which is protected on the outside by a cloth which is corrugated along the ankle to enable elongation of the cloth when flexing at the ankle. A heel protector is held to the leg protector by straps which are attachable at different locations therealong to the leg protector to enable the same size of leg and heel protectors to be used with feet of different lengths.

Abstract: This invention relates to a safety shoe which is similar to the structure and function of a sport shoe comprising a conventional tennis shoe type sole receiving a steel plate therein provided at the front end with a plurality of slots, a shoe upper face attached to said sole being divided into a vamp section and two side portions, said side portions provided with two pairs of first and second pockets, a toe lining attached to the inner face of said vamp section to form a bag, a front cover disposed in said bag to protect the wearer's toes, a facing partly overlapping said side portions and provided along the inner margins with a plurality of eyelets through which a lace may pass, a pair of fixing laces being anchored on the opposite sides of said facing, a protecting cover provided on the opposite sides with two pairs of first and second legs which correspond to said first and second pockets overlaying said facing with its first and second legs respectively inserting into said first and second pockets of said

Abstract: A safety shoe having a toe protecting cap which is shaped to conform substantially to the tip of the shoe and is provided at its portion facing the sole of the shoe with an inwardly directed flanged rim. This toe protecting cap flanged rim is inserted into a groove provided in the vertical end face of the one piece sole and is retained therein by attachment of the upper of the shoe, whereby the upper groove wall is set back with respect to the lower groove wall by at least the thickness of the toe protecting cap. The shoe upper is attached to the lower groove wall. The manufacture of the safety shoe is simplified and production cost savings are realized by providing a one piece sole having a groove therein, whereby at least one of the height and depth of the groove is slightly less than the corresponding thickness and length of the flanged rim of the toe protecting cap.

Abstract: This invention relates to a safety shoe of the type having an upper with a box toe cap in the toe portion thereof and an outer sole of relatively yielding, resilient and flexible material secured to the upper and having a supporting plate of relatively rigid material embedded in and surrounded by the material of the outer sole and having a configuration similar to the generally U-shaped configuration of the lower edge of the safety box toe and being disposed beneath said lower edge in registry therewith so as to impart additional support thereto when a blow or force is applied to the toe cap.In a preferred embodiment of the invention the supporting plate is formed of a relatively rigid, hard, polymeric material and has a plurality of apertures formed therein into which the material of the outer sole extends to help anchor the supporting plate in position.

Abstract: A shoe patch device and method of preserving and repairing shoes is disclosed wherein a patch member fabricated of a thin, flexible and durable material is formed to be rapidly adhered to the sole and/or upper of the shoe. The patch member is formed in a suitable configuration and includes a plurality of V-shaped notches extending inwardly from its edges to permit the patch member to readily accommodate all shoe sizes and be positioned at differing locations upon the shoe. Due to the lightweight and flexible properties of the patch member, the function and wear characteristics of the shoe are not altered or impaired, nor is it necessary to disturb the original construction of the shoe to effectuate repair or preservation of the shoe.

Abstract: A footwear protector with a shield portion which is a generally U-shaped wall with an open front adapted to follow the general contour of the heel and a suitable portion of the backside of the footwear. The first heel binding strap portion projects outwardly from the lateral edges of the shield portion forming a loop at the base of the shield which loop resiliently fastens around about the heel and embraces the heel breast. A heel stop portion at the base of the shield locates the heel and prevents the shield from riding up the heel. A second heel binding strap portion extends across the saddle of the shield and performs the same function as the first binding strap for heels too small to be bound by the first strap. Extending inward from the back of the shield and spaced above the base of the heel is a tab means. The tab means performs the function of a binding strap for heels with significantly reduced cross section such as spiked and high heels.

Abstract: A ski boot consists of a foot portion and a leg portion connected in articulated relationship. A stiffening element at the front of the boot formed of resilient material has substantially the profile of the boot and is attached at least partially to the foot portion and/or the leg portion thereof.

Abstract: A warming cap mountable on the toe of a boot. A flexible, heat conductive inner core can be shaped to conform the cap to the shape of the boot and an upper receptacle holds a heat source for generating heat.

Abstract: A shoe sole for application to the underside of a shoe includes a sole element having substantially convex upper and lower surfaces. The sole element may have a toe portion at one end thereof and the thickness of the sole element adjacent to the toe portion may increase toward the one end.

Abstract: A driver's heel guard to prevent scuffing a shoe heel area, including a generally U-shaped, plastic body for clipping around the rear end of a shoe and in one design of the invention including a spring steel clip embedded therein.

Abstract: A safety shoe with a concealed metatarsal guard enclosed, with a metal toe cap, and thick padding, between the vamp and the lining at the forepart of the shoe. The guard itself is of a relatively rigid but somewhat yieldable plastic material curved and formed both longitudinally and laterally, overlying the rear part of the toe cap and with thick padding beneath it where it overlies the metatarsal area of the shoe. The guard is designed to spread upon receiving a heavy falling object and thereby distribute the load over the entire area of the guard so as to minimize damage to the foot.

Abstract: An improved protective shoe. The shoe may be an industrial or athletic shoe. A protective cover overlies the toe and instep and is at least partially removeable from the shoe itself. The protective cover has an outer flexible sheet and an inner energy-absorbing layer. A particular improvement lies in providing a flap overlying the shoelaces, with a pair of openable flap closure means on each side of the flap so as to provide an unbroken cushioned surface over the very vulnerable high point of the shoe.

Abstract: A sole-unit for protective footwear comprising a prefabricated tread sole of a heat resistant plastic material, for example of nitrile rubber, with open-top cavities in the heel region and a steel plate inlay in a region directly beneath the inner sole of the upper shoe.

Abstract: In safety footwear, an impact-resistant toe-cap, for example of steel, has a synthetic plastics coating by means of which it is secured to the shoe. The coating, which can incorporate a base board, has a lip which is stitched to the upper. The coating may form a peripheral flange for incorporation in a stitched welt. The coating protects the wearer against head edges of the toe-cap and protects a steel toe-cap against corrosion.

Abstract: (a) A device for protecting cyclist feet;(b) wherein there is a sleeve wrapping the extremity of the foot up to the opening of the shoe, as well as means for fixing said sleeve to the pedal of a cycle.

Abstract: A safety shoe instep guard of compound curvature conforming generally to the shape of the human instep is constructed as an integral part of the shoe or secured to the shoe adjacent at least the lower end of the guard and extends upwardly from the region of the toes. The guard includes a plurality of elongated generally arched-shaped rigid strips extending transversely of the instep and are articulated together in overlapping relation to provide an armored protector assembly having sufficient flexibility to permit normal use and movement of the shoe. The articulated rigid strips are provided with an upwardly directed, generally arcuate arch extending transversely of the individual strips, with the arcuate arches of adjacent rigid strips overlapping and cooperating to form a continuous upwardly directed reinforcing ridge extending substantially the full length of the articulated armor assembly.

Abstract: An orthopedic shoe with a domical forefoot protective guard to provide a safety zone for the distal portion of the foot. The shoe includes a generally rigid sole, to which the protective guard is attached and which extends about and overlies the dorsum of the toes. Spacer means may be utilized to provide additional forward clearances as may be required in certain deformity corrective surgical procedures.

Abstract: The invention provides a device for covering on a tennis shoe the worn area resulting from dragging the rear foot when hitting the ball and moving into the play, the device comprising a side wall having a curve generally conforming to the side and front of the shoe adjacent the big toe of the wearer and an integral bottom member that extends under the worn part of the sole, the device being fabricated from a tough material more flexible than the shoe whereby in conjunction with the shape of the device it will conform more easily to various different sizes of shoes having the worn area in various locations mainly beneath and forward of the big toe.

Abstract: Foot protector for use in safety footwear, shaped of a plastic material that is adapted to the shape of the foot, and being preferably of the polycarbonate type. The protector comprises a toe cap and an instep cap, with a lower part that is shaped so as to be secured to the sole of the footwear, to prevent the foot protector from penetrating into the sole.

Abstract: A safety boot has a lower foot receiving portion incorporating wearer instep protection in the form of a relatively rigid inverted U-shaped guard of hard non-brittle synthetic plastics material extending over the metatarsal region of the wearer's foot and downwardly at opposite sides to terminate in edges in substantial abutment with the sole whereby impact and crushing forces are transmitted substantially straight down the sides to be distributed and absorbed along the sole.

Abstract: This article protects the toe-end portion of the shoe upper of a drummer playing a trap set. It is formed from a single sheet of leather and has a flat sole portion that is the same general shape as the sole of the drummer's shoe has a pair of sides and a toe panel extending up at right angles to the sole portion, and has a tongue extending from the toe panel. The forward parts of the sides are cut away from the sole portion, turned in behind the toe panel and attached to the latter. A first pair of straps extend over the tongue to hold it securely against the arch of the drummer's foot. A second pair of straps extends around the heel of the drummer's foot to hold the formed leather piece in place over the forward part of the shoe.

Abstract: A safety toe shield for a shoe. The shield is easily positioned on a shoe and can be easily disengaged therefrom without marring or mutilating the shoe. The shield includes means for slidably engaging the shoe sole and catch means for locking the shield onto the shoe. The catch is positioned and has means to engage the shoe so that one size and style shield fits all sizes of both men's and women's shoes. The shield can be sized to cover essentially all of, or only a part of, the toe section of a shoe.