The object of this invention is to provide a cover for a shoe which prolongs the life or modifies the physical characteristics of the area which the cover protects. In some embodiments the cover encompasses at least a portion of the upper toe region, in other embodiments the cover encompasses at least a portion of the outsole, and in other embodiments the cover encompasses at least a portion of both the upper toe region and the outsole. Various embodiments of the cover are made of different of materials and textured features in order to alter traction coefficients and prolonging the life of the shoe. In some embodiments the cover is permanently attached to the shoe and in other embodiments the cover is removable. In some embodiments the cover is made of a flexible material and in others it is ridged.

The object of this invention is to provide a cover for a shoe which prolongs the life or modifies the physical characteristics of the area which the cover protects. In some embodiments the cover encompasses at least a portion of the upper toe region, in other embodiments the cover encompasses at least a portion of the outsole, and in other embodiments the cover encompasses at least a portion of both the upper toe region and the outsole. Various embodiments of the cover are made of different of materials and textured features in order to alter traction coefficients and prolonging the life of the shoe. In some embodiments the cover is permanently attached to the shoe and in other embodiments the cover is removable. In some embodiments the cover is made of a flexible material and in others it is ridged.

A footwear covering assembly for protecting surfaces includes a panel. The panel is shaped substantially complementarily to an outsole of an item of footwear. The panel is flexible and substantially impermeable to water. An adhesive is coupled to an upper surface of the panel. The adhesive is dry and moisture activated. The adhesive is configured to contact the outsole of the item of the footwear so that the adhesive is activated. The adhesive is configured to couple the panel to the outsole. The panel is configured to retain debris and moisture between the panel and the outsole to protect surfaces.

A system for protecting the toes comprises a pair of shoes with certain adaptations so that a removable portable element with a casing can be fitted thereto and removed therefrom easily and quickly, by means of three lower tabstwo side tabs and one front tabwhich fit to the sole of the shoe, and two strapsan inner strap and an outer strapwhich fasten to the shoe. The characteristics the shoe and removable element mean that when the removable element is fitted, it does not extend beyond the limits of the footprint, and therefore comfort and aesthetics are not compromised when the shoes are worn. The system also has the flexibility of being able to have a wide range of standardized designs per model and size, which can then be interchanged with each other in order to increase the design options for the user.

A system for protecting the toes comprises a pair of shoes with certain adaptations so that a removable portable element with a casing can be fitted thereto and removed therefrom easily and quickly, by means of three lower tabstwo side tabs and one front tabwhich fit to the sole of the shoe, and two strapsan inner strap and an outer strapwhich fasten to the shoe. The characteristics the shoe and removable element mean that when the removable element is fitted, it does not extend beyond the limits of the footprint, and therefore comfort and aesthetics are not compromised when the shoes are worn. The system also has the flexibility of being able to have a wide range of standardized designs per model and size, which can then be interchanged with each other in order to increase the design options for the user.

The present invention relates to a footwear article, such as a boot, having a knob, hook, platform or other extension protruding on an upper portion thereof. The knob, hook, platform or other extension may be utilized for engaging with a cart, dolly or other movable object for moving the same by moving the wearer's foot. Methods of using the same are further provided.

The present invention relates to a footwear article, such as a boot, having a knob, hook, platform or other extension protruding on an upper portion thereof. The knob, hook, platform or other extension may be utilized for engaging with a cart, dolly or other movable object for moving the same by moving the wearer's foot. Methods of using the same are further provided.

A snowboard accessory for engagement with a snowboard boot and a snowboard is described. The snowboard accessory includes a support pad including a top support pad surface and a bottom support pad surface. At least a portion of the support pad is magnetically active. The top support pad surface is configured for both magnetic and supporting engagement with at least a portion of a snowboard. An elongated anchoring strap extends laterally from the support pad and includes at least one strap end laterally spaced from the support pad. The elongate anchoring strap is removably attached to the bottom support pad surface. The at least one strap end is configured for securement to the snowboard boot.

An article that covers the front face of a snowboard boot, and straps to the boot securely. The article will attach to the forward face/front of an individual's back snowboard boot when an individual is snowboarding to protect the boot and laces from damage. It will utilize one attachment that will tighten and hold the article to the boot. The attachment will wrap around the back of the ankle area of the boot. The article will extend from the front of the ankle area to the toe area, extending from the inner side of the boot to the outer side. Graphic artwork, symbols, logos, brands, words, phrases, advertisements, and other decoration may adorn the front outwardly facing material of the article.

An article that covers the front face of a snowboard boot, and straps to the boot securely. The article will attach to the forward face/front of an individual's back snowboard boot when an individual is snowboarding to protect the boot and laces from damage. It will utilize one attachment that will tighten and hold the article to the boot. The attachment will wrap around the back of the ankle area of the boot. The article will extend from the front of the ankle area to the toe area, extending from the inner side of the boot to the outer side. Graphic artwork, symbols, logos, brands, words, phrases, advertisements, and other decoration may adorn the front outwardly facing material of the article.