A cleaning apparatus for cleaning surfaces in a swimming pool includes a body to which a scrubber member is attached for scrubbing surfaces of a swimming pool. The body is attachable to a foot of a user by receiving the foot into a cavity defined by the body. A method of using the cleaning apparatus to clean the surfaces of the swimming pool is also provided.

A cleaning apparatus for cleaning surfaces in a swimming pool includes a body to which a scrubber member is attached for scrubbing surfaces of a swimming pool. The body is attachable to a foot of a user by receiving the foot into a cavity defined by the body. A method of using the cleaning apparatus to clean the surfaces of the swimming pool is also provided.

A boot accessorizing system including a boot insert, wherein the boot insert includes a leg portion having a top and a bottom, a stirrup operationally attached to the bottom of the leg portion, and a sleeve operationally attached to the top of the leg portion, wherein the sleeve is adapted to be folded over to form a cuff to engage a top of a boot. A method of accessorizing a boot may include providing a boot accessorizing system and accessorizing the sleeve of the boot insert with one or more accessories. The method may further include inserting a user's foot into the boot insert, inserting the user's foot with boot insert thereon into a boot, and folding the sleeve over the top of the boot.

Foot broom devices are releasably attachable to footwear such as a shoe or boot. In some examples, such a foot broom device enables a user to quickly, conveniently, and frequently sweep debris from an area to keep it clean.

Methods and systems relating to an ankle and foot support system are disclosed. Some embodiments may include a covering having a cable tightening mechanism and a cable forming an exposed loop. The exposed loop may be attached to a loop receiving member located on the covering. The exposed loop may also be attached to a footwear loop anchor located on an article of footwear. In some embodiments, the covering may include more than one exposed loop for attaching to more than one loop receiving member located on the covering, as well as more than one footwear loop anchor located on an article of footwear. In some embodiments, adjusting the cable tightening mechanism may secure the covering to the article of footwear.

Methods and systems relating to an ankle and foot support system are disclosed. Some embodiments may include a covering having a cable tightening mechanism and a cable forming an exposed loop. The exposed loop may be attached to a loop receiving member located on the covering. The exposed loop may also be attached to a footwear loop anchor located on an article of footwear. In some embodiments, the covering may include more than one exposed loop for attaching to more than one loop receiving member located on the covering, as well as more than one footwear loop anchor located on an article of footwear. In some embodiments, adjusting the cable tightening mechanism may secure the covering to the article of footwear.

The invention provides debris inhibitors and inhibitor systems and methods of making same. The inhibitors and inhibitor systems of the present invention are worn over athletic or outdoor shoes to inhibit entry of debris into the athletic or outdoor shoes.

The invention provides debris inhibitors and inhibitor systems and methods of making same. The inhibitors and inhibitor systems of the present invention are worn over athletic or outdoor shoes to inhibit entry of debris into the athletic or outdoor shoes.

A crampon includes a crampon base for fitting to an underside of an item of footwear, such as a shoe or a boot. A harness extends from the crampon base and may be attached to the crampon base using rivets. The harness and the crampon base define a space for receiving the item of footwear. The crampon base comprises at least one cleat assembly with a cleat base embedded within the crampon base. One or more spikes extend from the cleat base.

A cover for protecting a shoe includes semi-dome shaped cover portion configured such that internal space is formed and the rear end portion thereof is open; a first separation-prevention portion configured such that the sole of the shoe is fitted thereon; first flexible portions connected to the first separation-prevention portion; a bottom portion for connecting the first separation-prevention portion and the first flexible portions; a connection portion connected to the first flexible portions; second flexible portions connected to the rear end of the connection portion; a heel-holding portion connected to both sides of the second flexible portions; a second separation-prevention portion for surrounding the heel of the shoe; grip portions; and third separation-prevention portions configured such that first ends thereof are connected to the second separation prevention portion and second ends are connected to the open upper end portion of the cover portion.