The present invention comprises a footwear clip with a heel protector used to provide comfort to the wearer of the footwear clip. The heel protector may be integrated as part of the footwear clip or a separate piece that can be attached to the footwear clip to protect the heel of the wearer of the footwear. The heel protector conforms to the heel portion of the footwear, and may be made of cloth, rubber, flexible plastic, or any other material that may provide padding and protection to the heel of the wearer of the footwear. There are many applications which may want to be comfortably attached to footwear such as decorations like charms, jewelry, data collections devices for steps, gaits, medical devices, and energy collection systems.

The present invention comprises a footwear clip with a heel protector used to provide comfort to the wearer of the footwear clip. The heel protector may be integrated as part of the footwear clip or a separate piece that can be attached to the footwear clip to protect the heel of the wearer of the footwear. The heel protector conforms to the heel portion of the footwear, and may be made of cloth, rubber, flexible plastic, or any other material that may provide padding and protection to the heel of the wearer of the footwear. There are many applications which may want to be comfortably attached to footwear such as decorations like charms, jewelry, data collections devices for steps, gaits, medical devices, and energy collection systems.

A half-spur for use with an equestrian footwear includes a spur having a neck portion that extends in a downwardly direction when warn by the user with a tip portion, which can vary in shape and size. A curved body supports the spur where such that spur is attached to one end of the curved body. The opposite end of the curved body includes a flat, rounded edge. The curved body extends around only on one side of the rider's footwear and the rounded end is inserted into a pocket within the footwear for holding it firmly in place and pivot as needed for chosen spur tip position. The spur neck is secured at the back of the footwear in an open aperture with the tip protruding outwards and backward facing.

A half-spur for use with an equestrian footwear includes a spur having a neck portion that extends in a downwardly direction when warn by the user with a tip portion, which can vary in shape and size. A curved body supports the spur where such that spur is attached to one end of the curved body. The opposite end of the curved body includes a flat, rounded edge. The curved body extends around only on one side of the rider's footwear and the rounded end is inserted into a pocket within the footwear for holding it firmly in place and pivot as needed for chosen spur tip position. The spur neck is secured at the back of the footwear in an open aperture with the tip protruding outwards and backward facing.

A reversible rowel is used during equestrian or rodeo activities to aid a user while riding. The reversible rowel includes a rowel disc, a first plurality of rowel spokes, and a second plurality of rowel spokes. The first plurality of rowel spokes is laterally connected about a first half of the rowel disc. Similarly, the second plurality of rowel spokes is laterally connected about a second half of the rowel disc. The first plurality of rowel spokes is sized differently from the second plurality of rowel spokes, creating two levels of grip. A plurality of notches laterally traverse into the first plurality of rowel spokes and the second plurality of rowel spokes, giving the user added grip. A locking channel traverses into the reversible rowel, allowing the user to selectively utilize either the first plurality of rowel spokes or the second plurality of rowel spokes.

A reversible rowel is used during equestrian or rodeo activities to aid a user while riding. The reversible rowel includes a rowel disc, a first plurality of rowel spokes, and a second plurality of rowel spokes. The first plurality of rowel spokes is laterally connected about a first half of the rowel disc. Similarly, the second plurality of rowel spokes is laterally connected about a second half of the rowel disc. The first plurality of rowel spokes is sized differently from the second plurality of rowel spokes, creating two levels of grip. A plurality of notches laterally traverse into the first plurality of rowel spokes and the second plurality of rowel spokes, giving the user added grip. A locking channel traverses into the reversible rowel, allowing the user to selectively utilize either the first plurality of rowel spokes or the second plurality of rowel spokes.

A lower body equestrian riding boot system for holding a riding spur includes a boot having one or more pockets located on an outer surface of a side and near one end of the boot, the pocket is configured to retain a free end of a riding spur yoke. A backstrap located on an outer surface of a back side and near the bottom of the boot has one end that is releasably attached to the boot and includes an aperture through which a neck of a riding spur projects. A concealed curved zipper extending beyond the front of a pocket. The pocket, the backstrap and the zipper cooperate to secure the riding spur to the boot, so that the spur can be easily attached, adjusted and/or removed from the boot, and so the boot can be removed from the foot with the spur still attached.

A lower body equestrian riding boot system for holding a riding spur includes a boot having one or more pockets located on an outer surface of a side and near one end of the boot, the pocket is configured to retain a free end of a riding spur yoke. A backstrap located on an outer surface of a back side and near the bottom of the boot has one end that is releasably attached to the boot and includes an aperture through which a neck of a riding spur projects. A concealed curved zipper extending beyond the front of a pocket. The pocket, the backstrap and the zipper cooperate to secure the riding spur to the boot, so that the spur can be easily attached, adjusted and/or removed from the boot, and so the boot can be removed from the foot with the spur still attached.

A rotary closure with a latching system that latches together the components of the rotary closure in a snap-fit engagement is disclosed. The latching system includes a latching extension defining first and second legs each defining a respective tang configured for coupling the latching extension to the distal-most keyway for assembling the components of the rotary closure together.

A rotary closure with a latching system that latches together the components of the rotary closure in a snap-fit engagement is disclosed. The latching system includes a latching extension defining first and second legs each defining a respective tang configured for coupling the latching extension to the distal-most keyway for assembling the components of the rotary closure together.