Foot and toe protection device

Abstract

This invention generally relates to the field of attachment devices and systems, and more particularly, but not by way of limitation, to a device and method for keeping toes inside the straps of open toe style shoes or sandals; minimizing the risk of developing irritations such as corns, callous, and bunions; protecting the toes with preexisting irritations such as corns, callous, and bunions; prevent the feet from sliding in the shoes. The present invention gives a smooth look to the foot and enjoying the ability of wearing open toe style shoes or sandals with a toe support brace on each side of the foot. There are many woman that cannot wear open toe style shoes or sandals due to the imperfections of their feet and toes, now they can.

Claims

1. A foot and toe device which may be slipped on a foot of a user prior to insertion of the foot in a footwear or it may be placed previously in a footwear before foot insertion for protection and comfort of a ball of the foot, a left and right side of the foot, a forefoot area of the foot, a top of the foot, a toe webspace of the foot, a back heel of the foot, a bottom arch of the foot, a bottom heel of the foot, a bottom of the foot, a great toe, a second toe, a pinky toe of the foot and a remaining number of toes, the device comprising: a. a bottom comfort pad in the shape and general size of a ball of the foot which is flexible and can stretch to a general width of the foot; b. a left wing and a right wings extending upwards from a bottom of the bottom comfort pad which are flexible and can stretch to adjust to the left and the right side of the foot; c. wherein the left and right wings act as a reinforcing mechanism extending a distance that covers and secures the plurality of toes of the foot; d. non-skid bumps located on a bottom surface of the bottom comfort pad which prevents the foot from sliding forward when inserted into a footwear which could cause the toes to extend over a front of the footwear; e. the device being formed of a breathable and transparent elastomeric gel-like material; f. wherein the footwear is a closed toe shoe, an open toe shoe, a sandal, or other similar footwear having a thong or toe separator between the great toe and the second toe; g. wherein the wing is in contact with the pinky toe and prevents the pinky toe from protruding and bulging from a side of the footwear; h. wherein the device does not include the use of any adhesives to directly attach the device to the foot or the footwear; i. holes located in the bottom comfort pad which allow air to flow between the bottom comfort pad and the ball of the foot to allow the foot to breath; j. the left and right wing having an interior and exterior side of the wing; wherein the interior side of the wing is in direct contact with the foot and the exterior side of the wing is in direct contact with the footwear; wherein when the foot is inserted in the footwear and the ball of the foot comes in contact with the bottom comfort pad, it provides a cushion between the ball of the foot and the footwear for ease of walking and standing.

2. The foot and toe device of claim 1 further comprising: buttons located on the exterior side of the wings, said buttons comprising: a. a perpendicular small post portion attached to and slightly raised from an exterior side of the wings on a first end of a perpendicular small post portion; b. a small rounded top attached to and slightly raised from a second end of a perpendicular small post portion.

3. The foot device of claim 2 further comprising: a strap comprising: a. a main center mass, which is flexible and can stretch a general width across a top of the foot; b. a first end and second end of the main center mass; c. a rounded flat tip on each of the first end and second end of the main center mass; d. a small round buttonhole in a center of the rounded flat tip; wherein, said small round buttonhole is adapted to engage with and receive one of the buttons on the exterior of the wings; wherein the strap for use across a top of the foot serves as a mechanism to add relief of pain due to footwear pressure across a top of the foot when the foot is inserted into the footwear.

4. The foot and toe device of claim 2 further comprising: a heel strap comprising: a. a main center mass, which is flexible and can stretch from the left to the right side of the foot around a top heel of the foot; b. a first end and second end of the main center mass; c. a rounded flat tip on each of the first end and second end of the main center mass not to exceed a general diameter; d. a small round buttonhole in the center of the rounded flat tip; wherein, said small round buttonhole is adapted to engage with and receive one of the buttons on the exterior of the wings; wherein the heel strap for use around the top heel of the foot serves as a mechanism to add relief of pain due to footwear pressure around the top heel of the foot when the foot is inserted into the footwear.

5. The foot and toe device of claim 2 further comprising: a dual strap comprising: a. a wide band, which is flexible and can stretch a general width across the top of the foot; b. wherein the left and right side of the wide band both include two elongated straps; c. wherein two elongated straps located on a respective side are separated by an arched-shaped spacing between the straps on the same side; d. wherein each strap includes an end; e. wherein the end includes a rounded flat tip; f. a small round buttonhole in each of the center of the rounded flat tips; wherein, each of said small round buttonholes are adapted to engage with and receive one of the buttons on the exterior of the wings; wherein the wide band for use across a top of the foot serves as a mechanism to add relief of pain due to footwear pressure across a top of the foot when the foot is inserted into the footwear.

6. The foot and toe device of claim 1 further comprising: a. a center strap that can stretch the general width across the forefoot area of the foot at a point near the toes of the foot; b. the left and right wing are joined together by the center strap forming a loop over the forefoot area of the foot at the point near the toes of the foot; wherein the center strap when stretched across the forefoot area of the foot at the point near the toes of the foot serves as a mechanism to add relief of pain due to footwear pressure across the forefoot area of the foot at a point near the toes when the foot is inserted into the footwear; wherein the center strap, the bottom comfort pad, and the left wing and right wing together form a continuous device, securing the device to the foot; wherein said center strap may be made of, but not limited to, a fabric material or various patterns, colors, or beads and jewels as long as the material stretch and flexibility is maintained.

7. The foot and toe device of claim 6 wherein when the footwear is in the form of the sandal or similar footwear having the thong or toe separator between the great toe and the second toe of the foot the device further comprises: a. an intermediate post having a crescent-like curvature extending perpendicular between a first end and a second end; b. the first end of the intermediate post attached to the center strap; c. the second end of the intermediate post attached to the bottom comfort pad; d. the intermediate post having an interior and exterior side, whereas the interior side is in direct contact with the foot and the exterior side is in direct contact with the thong-type sandal or other similar footwear comprising a thong or toe separator between the great toe and the second toe of the foot; e. wherein the attachment of the center strap to the first end of the intermediate post, and the intermediate post second end attachment to the bottom comfort pad forms a loop having a first size adapted to insert the great toe, and a second loop having a second size adapted to insert the remaining toes; f. the second loop being larger than the first loop, allowing the intermediate post placement between the great toe and the second toe of the foot; g. wherein, when the device is slipped on the foot of the user and the foot is inserted in the footwear, said thong or toe separator of said footwear shall rest in the crescent-like curvature of the intermediate post; wherein an intermediate post fitted between the great toe and the second toe serves as a mechanism to add relief of pain due to footwear pressure of the toe webspace from the the thong or toe separator between the great toe and the second toe of the foot when the foot is inserted into the footwear; wherein the bottom comfort pad, the left wing and right wing, the center strap, and the intermediate post together form a continuous device, securing the device to the foot; wherein said center strap may be made of, but not limited to, a fabric material or various patterns, colors, or beads and jewels as long as the material stretch and flexibility is maintained and the intermediate post is formed of a breathable and transparent elastomeric gel-like material.

8. The foot and toe device of claim 1 further comprising; a. wherein the bottom comfort pad is elongated in the shape and general size of the bottom of the foot which is flexible and can stretch to a general length of a bottom of the foot; b. c. a bottom arch of foot support pad attached to and slightly raised from the bottom comfort pad, the bottom arch of foot support pad being flexible and provides cushioning under the bottom arch of the foot for comfort; d. the bottom comfort pad, having a ball of the foot front end and a back heel back end; e. a lift portion attached to and slightly raised from the back heel back end of the bottom comfort pad to provide additional support for the bottom heel of the foot; f. a heel a heel rest portion slightly sunken at the back heel back end of the bottom comfort pad to provide a resting area for the bottom heel of the foot; g. the elongated bottom comfort pad, the bottom arch of foot support pad, the heel lift portion, and the heel rest portion together form a continuous device; wherein the bottom comfort pad, the bottom arch of foot support pad, the heel lift portion, and the heel rest portion serve as a mechanism to add relief of pain due to footwear pressure on the bottom of the foot, the bottom arch of the foot, and the bottom heel of the foot when the foot is inserted into the footwear.

9. The foot and toe device of claim 1 further comprising: a toe support pad attached to and slightly raised from a bottom comfort pad, the toe support pad being flexible and provides cushioning under the toes for comfort and ease of walking.

10. The foot and toe device of claim 1 further comprising: One or more strap members which is repeatedly selectively attachable and detachable by way of an attachment means to the left and right wings to provide further comfort to the user during use of the device.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) A more complete understanding of the present invention may be had by reference to the following detailed description and appended claims when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings wherein:

(2) The accompanying drawings illustrate referred embodiments of the present invention according to the best mode presently devised for making and using the instant invention, and in which:

(3) FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 is a zoomed-in perspective view of the present invention.

(4) FIG. 1 is a zoomed-in top perspective view of the present invention; and

(5) FIG. 2 is a zoomed-in bottom perspective view of the present invention; and

(6) FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the present invention in use from the top and bottom of the right foot, respectively; and

(7) FIG. 5 is a perspective side view of the present invention in use on the right foot; and

(8) FIG. 6 is a perspective side view of the present invention in use on the right foot inserted into an open toe sandal; and

(9) FIG. 7 is a zoomed-in top perspective view of the present invention in an alternate embodiment having a strap across the top of the foot; and

(10) FIG. 8 is a zoomed-in bottom perspective view of the present invention in an alternate embodiment having a strap across the top of the foot; and

(11) FIG. 9 is a perspective side view of the present invention in an alternate embodiment having a strap across the top of the foot in use on the right foot; and

(12) FIG. 10 and FIG. 11 is a zoomed-in perspective view of the present invention in an alternate embodiment having attachment buttons on the wings.

(13) FIG. 10 is a zoomed-in top perspective view of the present invention in an alternate embodiment having attachment buttons on the wings; and

(14) FIG. 11 is a zoomed-in bottom perspective view of the present invention in an alternate embodiment having attachment buttons on the wings; and

(15) FIG. 12 is a zoomed-in top perspective view of the present invention in an alternate embodiment having a heel strap attached to the button on the side of the wing; and

(16) FIG. 13 is a perspective side view of the present invention in an alternate embodiment having a heel strap attached to the buttons on the side of the wing in use on the right foot; and

(17) FIG. 14 is a zoomed-in top perspective view of the present invention in an alternate embodiment having dual straps attached to the buttons on the side of the wing; and

(18) FIG. 15 is a perspective side view of the present invention in an alternate embodiment having dual straps attached to the buttons on the side of the wing in use on the right foot; and

(19) FIG. 16 is a perspective side view of the present invention in an alternate embodiment having dual straps attached to the buttons on the side of the wing in use on the right foot inserted into an open toe sandal; and

(20) FIG. 17 is a perspective side view of the present invention in an alternate embodiment having diagonally crossed dual straps attached to the buttons on the side of the wing in use on the right foot; and

(21) FIG. 18 is a perspective side view of the present invention in an alternate embodiment having diagonally crossed dual straps attached to the buttons on the side of the wing in use on the right foot inserted into an open toe sandal.

(22) FIG. 19 is a zoomed-in top perspective view of the present invention in an alternate embodiment having a wide band strap attached to the buttons on the side of the wing; and

(23) FIG. 20 is a perspective view of the present invention in an alternate embodiment having a wide band strap attached to the buttons on the side of the wing in use from the top of the right foot

(24) FIG. 21 is a perspective side view of the present invention in an alternate embodiment having a wide band strap attached to the buttons on the side of the wing in use on the right foot inserted into an open toe sandal.

(25) FIG. 22 is a zoomed-in top perspective view of the present invention in an alternate embodiment having a decorative front made of lace or other decorative material; and having a thong part between the big toe and the second toe.

(26) FIG. 23 is a zoomed-in top perspective view of the present invention in an alternate embodiment having a full length foot pad and an arch support; and

(27) FIG. 24 is a zoomed-in side perspective view of the present invention in an alternate embodiment having a full length foot pad, an arch support, and a sunken heel cradle; and

(28) FIG. 25 is a perspective side view of the present invention in an alternate embodiment having a full length foot pad in use on the right foot; and

(29) FIG. 26 is a perspective view of the present invention in an alternate embodiment having a decorative front made of lace or other decorative material; and

(30) FIG. 27 is a perspective side view of the present invention in an alternate embodiment having a decorative front made of lace or other decorative material in use on the right foot; and

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

(31) Reference now will be made in detail to the embodiments of the invention, one or more examples of which are set forth below. Each example is provided by way of explanation of the invention, not limitation of the invention. In fact, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made in the present invention without departing from the scope or spirit of the invention. For instance, features illustrated or described as part of one embodiment can be used on another embodiment to yield a still further embodiment. Thus, it is intended that the present invention covers such modifications and variations as come within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents. Other objectives, features, and aspects of the present invention are disclosed in or may be determined from the following detailed description. Repeat use of reference characters is intended to represent same or analogous features, elements or steps. It is to be understood by one of ordinary skill in the art that the present discussion is a description of exemplary embodiments only, and is not intended as limiting the broader aspects of the present invention.

(32) This document includes headers that are used for place markers only. Such headers are not meant to affect the construction of this document, do not in any way relate to the meaning of this document nor should such headers be used for such purposes.

(33) While the particulars of the present invention and associated technology may be more frequently described for use with women's shoes, the disclosed technology may also be used with men's shoes and children's shoes and in any fields having the problems addressed by the various embodiments of the invention.

(34) Referring in particular to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 wherein the invention herein referred to as foot and toe protection device (100) comprising of several parts: a. the bottom comfort pad (1), b. the toes support pad (2), c. the left and right wings (3) and (4), d. the left and right wing curves (5) and (6), e. the bottom breathing holes (7), f. the bottom non-skid bumps (8), and g. the left and right wing buttons (9), as shown in FIG. 10.

(35) Wherein, the foot and toe protection device (100) is made of strong and comfortable material that stretches to comfortably fit and embrace the foot.

(36) Wherein, the foot and toe protection device (100) is made of soft and flexible material to offer additional comfort when the material is in contact with the skin.

(37) Wherein, the bottom comfort pad (1) offers comfort for the metatarsal region of the foot and offers additional support and reinforcement for the side connections with the left and right wings (3) and (4).

(38) Wherein, the toes support pad (2) offers additional support and comfort to the three middle toes.

(39) Wherein, the toes support pad (2) is made of a flexible cushion material for additional support and comfort during standing, walking, and supporting free movement of the toes.

(40) Wherein, the left and right wings (3) and (4) extend upwards from the top portion of the bottom comfort pad (1).

(41) Wherein, the left and right wings (3) and (4) are made of strong and comfortable material that curves to comfortably fit and embrace the sides of the foot.

(42) Those skilled in the art will recognize that the left and right wings (3) and (4) could be formed in various shapes so as to create a securing brace having various sizes and shapes and still achieve the desired functionality as described herein.

(43) Wherein, the left and right wings (3) and (4) provide support to allow the toes to better align in open or closed toe shoes and are the reinforcing mechanisms that prevent the pinky toes from bulging and protruding from the side of the shoes or sandals.

(44) Wherein, the left and right wings (3) and (4) may be very slightly visible when worn. To minimize the visibility, the left and right wings (3) and (4) are made of a transparent elastomeric gel-like material and also made in various hues to blend with the users' skin-tone.

(45) Wherein, the left and right wings (3) and (4) are flexible allowing the user to adjust to the side of the foot at various angles to better align with the design and style of the shoes or sandals, and to minimize visibility when worn.

(46) Wherein, the left and right wing curves (5) and (6) allow the left and right wings (3) and (4) to hold their upward angel.

(47) Wherein, the bottom breathing holes (7) provide an airway to allow the feet to breath.

(48) Wherein, the bottom non-skid bumps (8) are the reinforcing mechanisms that prevent the feet from sliding and the toes from overhanging the front of the shoes or sandals.

(49) Wherein, the bottom comfort pad (1), the toes support pad (2), the left and right wing curves (5) and (6), the bottom breathing holes (7), and the bottom non-skid bumps (8) are not visible when worn.

(50) Wherein, the left and right wing buttons (9), as shown in FIG. 10, are the connection points for the alternate embodiment attachments.

(51) Referring to FIG. 1, being formed of an elastomeric gel-like material allows the bottom comfort pad (1) to have properties such that stretching the bottom comfort pad (1) lengthwise causes the bottom comfort pad (1) to become thinner in diameter and thereby allowing for more easily alignment of the left and right wings (3) and (4) on the side of the user's foot. Upon release, a stretched bottom comfort pad (1) would contract in length and conform to the user's foot and effectively and snuggly hold the user's toes, thereby remaining in the desired position, after putting on shoes or sandals. In other words, when released, the bottom comfort pad (1) will provide a comfortable fit against the sides of the foot and thereby hold the invention in the desired position. Equally significant, the left and right wings (3) and (4) contract to impart a holding force on the sides of the toes as well, also holding the foot and toe protection device (100) in the desired position. The forces resulting from contraction and elongation, individually and in combination, easily enable a user to place, affix and maintain the foot and toe protection device (100) in position on the foot to snuggly hold the toes in place.

(52) It should be noted that the description above with respect to the elastomeric gel-like material of the bottom comfort pad (1) is also applicable to the left and right wings (3) and (4). For example, the left and right wings (3) and (4) can also be formed of an elastomeric gel-like material that includes all of the flexible properties listed above. Thus, the left and right wings (3) and (4) is formed to also provide for extension and compression forces. In this aspect, the left and right wings (3) and (4) can be stretched to allow a user to position the left and right wings (3) and (4) against the sides of the user's foot in the desired position for maximum comfort and coverage for the side of the toes on both sides of the foot. Upon release of the stretched left and right wings (3) and (4), the left and right wings (3) and (4) contract in an attempt to return to its original shape which causes the left and right wings (3) and (4) to maximize the distribution of comfort to the sides of the foot.

(53) Shown in FIG. 2, wherein the bottom non-skid bumps (8) is made of soft and flexible material to offer additional comfort between the bottom comfort pad (1) and the shoes or sandals.

(54) Wherein, the bottom non-skid bumps (8) is made of a material to minimize any friction between the bottom non-skid bumps (8) and the shoes or sandals.

(55) Wherein, the bottom non-skid bumps (8) may be made of a number of different materials that provide traction to prohibit the foot from sliding in the footwear.

(56) Wherein, the bottom non-skid bumps (8) prevents a user's foot from sliding frontward preventing the toes from extending over the front edge of the footwear while remaining thin enough to be hidden under the foot when worn with shoes or sandals.

(57) FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the present foot and toe protection device (100) in use from the top of the right foot (99a).

(58) In FIG. 3, wherein, the left and right wings (3a) and (4a) may be slightly visible when worn. To minimize the visibility, the left and right wings (3a) and (4a) are made of a transparent elastomeric gel-like material and also made in various hues to blend with the users' skin-tone.

(59) Wherein, the left and right wings (3a) and (4a) are shown in use on the top of the right foot (99a) after haven stretched the foot and toe protection device (100) lengthwise to fit the width of the foot.

(60) FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the foot and toe protection device (100) in use from the bottom of the right foot (99b).

(61) In FIG. 4, wearing the foot and toe protection device (100) simply requires stretching lengthwise and adjusting the left and right wings (3) and (4) on the side of the foot. Stretch and adjust the bottom comfort pad (1), shown in FIG. 1, to fit comfortably on the metatarsal region of the foot.

(62) Also shown in FIG. 1, the toes support pad (2) should instantly adjust comfortably under the three middle toes.

(63) FIG. 5 is a perspective side view of the foot and toe protection device (100) in use from the right side of the right foot (99).

(64) In FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, the left and right wings (3a) and (4a) are shown in black for emphasis in the drawing.

(65) FIG. 6 is a perspective side view of the foot and toe protection device (100) in use from the right side of the right foot (99) inserted into a sandal (98).

(66) Shown in FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, the rounded and elongated form of the left and right wings (3a) and (4a) further provide the ability to be camouflaged by a portion of the shoes and sandals so as to minimize the effect on the cosmetic appearance of the foot and toe protection device (100). Additionally, the left and right wings (3a) and (4a) is made of a transparent elastomeric gel-like material and also made in various hues to blend with the users' skin-tone.

(67) With the structure above described, it will at once be apparent that the foot and toe protection device (100) is extremely resilient, flexible, stretchable, and may be made sufficiently thin and light in weight as to be substantially unnoticeable to the user while being worn with open toe style shoes or sandals.

(68) While no particular measurements for the foot and toe protection device (100) are required, better results will be achieved utilizing the said device at the following preferred approximate measures: a. the left and right side toe support braces at approximately 1-2 in width and 1-2 in width, respectively, b. the left and right side toe support braces at approximately 1 in height on the left and right sides extended upward from the bottom comfort pad, c. the left and right side toe support braces at approximately - in thickness, wherein, the thickness is adjustable in size to accommodate the enclosed inner layers, d. the bottom comfort pad at approximately 2-3 in width, e. the bottom comfort pad at approximately 3-4 in length, f. the toes support pad at approximately in width, g. the toes support pad at approximately 2 in length.

(69) While the foregoing written description of the foot and toe protection device (100) enables one of ordinary skill to make and use what is considered presently to be the best mode thereof, those of ordinary skill will understand and appreciate the existence of variations, combinations, and equivalents of the specific embodiment, method, and examples herein. The foot and toe protection device (100) should therefore not be limited by the above described embodiment, method, and examples, but by all embodiments and methods within the scope and spirit of the foot and toe protection device (100) as claimed.

(70) Description of Additional Embodiments

(71) The objective of the present invention in this alternate embodiment is to provide a smaller adaptive size to be worn with shoe or sandal styles with narrow straps to further minimize the left and right wings (3) and (4) visibility and a securing top strap.

(72) The alternate embodiment shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8 shows a zoomed-in perspective view of the invention with a smaller bottom comfort pad (1), smaller left and right wings (3) and (4), and a securing strap (10). This embodiment will herewith be referred to as foot and toe protection device strap (200).

(73) The descriptions previously stated for FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 will not be restated in describing FIG. 7 and FIG. 8. The descriptions stated for FIG. 7 and FIG. 8 will describe the alternate embodiment parts of the invention for the foot and toe protection device strap (200) as an extension of foot and toe protection device (100).

(74) Referring in particular to FIG. 7 and FIG. 8 herein the foot and toe protection device strap (200) comprising of several parts: a. the smaller and modified bottom comfort pad (1), b. the smaller and modified left and right wings (3) and (4), c. the left and right wing curves (5) and (6), d. the bottom breathing holes (7), e. the bottom non-skid bumps (8), and f. the securing strap (10).

(75) In FIG. 7, wherein, the smaller and modified left and right wings (3) and (4) extend upwards from the top portion of the bottom comfort pad (1) to comfortably fit and embrace the sides of the toes.

(76) Also shown in FIG. 7, wherein, the securing strap (10) stretches across the top of the wearer's foot connecting to the left and right wings (3) and (4) of the foot and toe protection device strap (200).

(77) Wherein the securing strap (10) adds an additional aesthetic, fashionable, and stylish appeal to the foot and toe protection device strap (200).

(78) Wherein, the securing strap (10) consists of various fashionable and stylish designs, patterns and colors, images, beads or jewels, and various hues to blend with the user's skin-tone, to enhance the appeal and allow the user to coordinate with their attire.

(79) FIG. 9 is a perspective side view of the foot and toe protection device strap (200) in use from the right side of the right foot (99).

(80) In FIG. 9, the left and right wings (3a) and (4a) and the securing strap (10) are shown in black for emphasis in the drawing.

(81) Shown in FIG. 9, the smaller and modified form of the left and right wings (3a) and (4a) further provide the ability to be camouflaged by a portion of the shoes and sandals so as to minimize the effect on the cosmetic appearance of the foot and toe protection device strap (200). Additionally, the left and right wings (3a) and (4a) is made of a transparent elastomeric gel-like material and also made in various hues to blend with the users' skin-tone.

(82) In FIG. 9, wearing the foot and toe protection device strap (200) simply requires stretching lengthwise and adjusting the smaller and modified left and right wings (3) and (4) on the side of the foot. Stretch and adjust the smaller and modified bottom comfort pad (1), shown in FIG. 7, to fit comfortably on the metatarsal region of the foot. Also shown in FIG. 9, the securing strap (10) should fit comfortably over the top of the foot and be adjusted to minimize visibility for the shoe or sandal style.

(83) The objective of the present invention in this alternate embodiment is to provide a customized foot and toe protection device (100) to be worn with various shoe or sandal styles by attaching other alternate embodiments.

(84) The alternate embodiment shown in FIG. 10 and FIG. 11 shows a zoomed-in perspective view of the invention with the left and right wing buttons (9). This embodiment will herewith be referred to as foot and toe protection device extended (300).

(85) The descriptions previously stated for FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 will not be restated in describing FIG. 10 and FIG. 11. The descriptions stated for FIG. 10 and FIG. 11 will describe the alternate embodiment parts of the invention for the foot and toe protection device extended (300) as an extension of foot and toe protection device (100).

(86) Referring in particular to FIG. 10 and FIG. 11 herein the foot and toe protection device extended (300) comprising of several parts: a. the bottom comfort pad (1), b. the toes support pad (2), c. the left and right wings (3) and (4), d. the left and right wing curves (5) and (6), e. the bottom breathing holes (7), f. the bottom non-skid bumps (8), and g. the left and right wing buttons (9).

(87) In FIG. 10, wherein, the left and right wing buttons (9) extend outwards from the left and right wings (3) and (4) to provide the anchor to attach other alternate embodiments.

(88) The objective of the present invention in this alternate embodiment is to provide a customized attachments to be worn with the foot and toe protection device extended (300) to be attached to the left and right wing buttons (9).

(89) The alternate embodiment shown in FIG. 12 shows a zoomed-in perspective view of the invention with the heel strap (12) attached to the foot and toe protection device extended (300).

(90) Referring in particular to FIG. 10 herein the heel strap (12) comprising of several parts: a. the heel strap (12), and b. the heel strap hole (12a).

(91) In FIG. 12, wherein, the heel strap hole (12a) is shown in use attached to a right wing button of the left and right wing buttons (9) of the foot and toe protection device extended (300).

(92) FIG. 13 is a perspective side view of the heel strap (12) in use from the right side of the right foot (99).

(93) In FIG. 13, wherein the heel strap (12) adds an additional aesthetic, fashionable, and stylish appeal to the foot and toe protection device extended (300).

(94) In FIG. 13, the heel strap (12) and the foot and toe protection device extended (300) are shown in black for emphasis in the drawing.

(95) Wearing the heel strap (12) simply requires stretching the foot and toe protection device extended (300) lengthwise and adjusting the left and right wings (3) and (4) on the side of the foot. Stretch and adjust the bottom comfort pad (1), shown in FIG. 12, to fit comfortably on the metatarsal region of the foot. The toes support pad (2) should instantly adjust comfortably under the three middle toes. As shown in FIG. 13, the heel strap hole (12a) should be attached to a right wing button of the left and right wing buttons (9), the heel strap (12) should then be stretched from the right side around the back of the heel to the left side to attach the other heel strap hole (12a) to a left wing button of the left and right wing buttons (9).

(96) Adjust the foot and toe protection device extended (300) and the heel strap (12) to minimize visibility for the shoe or sandal style.

(97) The objective of the present invention in this alternate embodiment is to provide another customized attachments to be worn with the foot and toe protection device extended (300) to be attached to the left and right wing buttons (9).

(98) The alternate embodiment shown in FIG. 14 shows a zoomed-in perspective view of the invention with the dual straps (13) attached to the foot and toe protection device extended (300).

(99) Referring in particular to FIG. 14 herein the dual straps (13) comprising of several parts: a. the dual straps (13), and b. the dual straps hole (13a).

(100) In FIG. 14, wherein, the dual straps hole (13a) is shown in use attached to the right wing buttons of the left and right wing buttons (9) of the foot and toe protection device extended (300).

(101) FIG. 15 is a perspective side view of the dual straps (13) in use from the right side of the right foot (99).

(102) In FIG. 15, wherein the dual straps (13) extended across the top of the wearer's foot in a side-by-side parallel fashion add an additional aesthetic, fashionable, and stylish appeal to the foot and toe protection device extended (300).

(103) FIG. 16 is a perspective side view of the foot and toe protection device extended (300) and the dual straps (13) in use from the right side of the right foot (99) inserted into a sandal (98).

(104) FIG. 17 is a perspective side view of the dual straps (13) in use from the right side of the right foot (99).

(105) In FIG. 17, wherein the dual straps (13) extended across the top of the wearer's foot in a diagonal crisscross fashion add an additional aesthetic, fashionable, and stylish appeal to the foot and toe protection device extended (300).

(106) FIG. 18 is a perspective side view of the foot and toe protection device extended (300) and the dual straps (13) in use from the right side of the right foot (99) inserted into a sandal (98).

(107) In FIG. 15, FIG. 16, FIG. 17, and FIG. 18, the dual straps (13) and the foot and toe protection device extended (300) are shown in black for emphasis in the drawing.

(108) Wearing the dual straps (12) simply requires stretching the foot and toe protection device extended (300) lengthwise and adjusting the left and right wings (3) and (4) on the side of the foot. Stretch and adjust the bottom comfort pad (1), shown in FIG. 12, to fit comfortably on the metatarsal region of the foot. The toes support pad (2) should instantly adjust comfortably under the three middle toes. As shown in FIG. 14, the dual straps hole (13a) should be attached to the right wing buttons of the left and right wing buttons (9), the dual straps (12) should then be stretched from the right side across the top of the foot to the left side to attach the other dual straps hole (13a) to the left wing buttons of the left and right wing buttons (9).

(109) Adjust the foot and toe protection device extended (300) and the dual straps (12) to minimize visibility for the shoe or sandal style.

(110) The objective of the present invention in this alternate embodiment is to provide another customized attachments to be worn with the foot and toe protection device extended (300) to be attached to the left and right wing buttons (9).

(111) The alternate embodiment shown in FIG. 19 shows a zoomed-in perspective view of the invention with the dual straps band (14) attached to the foot and toe protection device extended (300).

(112) Referring in particular to FIG. 19 herein the dual straps band (14) comprising of several parts: a. the dual straps band (14), and b. the dual straps band hole (14a).

(113) In FIG. 19, wherein, the dual straps band hole (14a) is shown in use attached to the right wing buttons of the left and right wing buttons (9) of the foot and toe protection device extended (300).

(114) FIG. 20 is a perspective side view of the dual straps band (14) in use from the right side of the right foot (99).

(115) In FIG. 20, wherein the dual straps band (14) extends across the top of the wearer's foot for an additional aesthetic, fashionable, and stylish appeal to the foot and toe protection device extended (300).

(116) FIG. 21 is a perspective side view of the foot and toe protection device extended (300) and the dual straps band (14) in use from the right side of the right foot (99) inserted into a sandal (98).

(117) In FIG. 20 and FIG. 21, the dual straps band (14) and the foot and toe protection device extended (300) are shown in black for emphasis in the drawing.

(118) Wearing the dual straps band (14) simply requires stretching the foot and toe protection device extended (300) lengthwise and adjusting the left and right wings (3) and (4) on the side of the foot. Stretch and adjust the bottom comfort pad (1), shown in FIG. 12, to fit comfortably on the metatarsal region of the foot. The toes support pad (2) should instantly adjust comfortably under the three middle toes. As shown in FIG. 19, the dual straps band hole (14a) should be attached to the right wing buttons of the left and right wing buttons (9), the dual straps band (14) should then be stretched from the right side across the top of the foot to the left side to attach the other dual straps band hole (14a) to the left wing buttons of the left and right wing buttons (9).

(119) Adjust the foot and toe protection device extended (300) and the dual straps band (14) to minimize visibility for the shoe or sandal style.

(120) Another alternate embodiment shown in FIG. 22 shows a zoomed-in top perspective view of the foot and toe protection device strap (200) with a decorative front for wearing with thong type shoes and sandals. This embodiment will herewith be referred to as foot and toe protection device thong (400).

(121) FIG. 22 is a perspective view of the foot and toe protection device thong (400) in use from the top of the right foot (99a).

(122) The descriptions previously stated for FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 will not be restated in describing FIG. 22. The descriptions stated for FIG. 22 will describe the alternate embodiment parts of the invention for the foot and toe protection device thong (400) as an extension of foot and toe protection device strap (200).

(123) Referring in particular to FIG. 22 herein the foot and toe protection device thong (400) comprising of several parts: a. the foot and toe protection device strap (200) as the base, b. the decorative front (15), and c. a protective thong strap (16).

(124) The decorative front (15), the foot and toe protection device strap (200), and the thong strap (16) are all joined together forming one unit.

(125) The decorative front (15) is joined on the top left and right sides of the foot and toe protection device strap (200).

(126) The thong strap (16) joins together the decorative front (15) and the foot and toe protection device strap (200) forming a looped opening for the big toe and an opening for the other toes positioned separately.

(127) The thong strap (16) joins together the decorative front (15) and the bottom of foot comfort pad (1) of the foot and toe protection device strap (200) shown in FIG. 22, between the big toe and the second toe.

(128) Wherein, the foot and toe protection device thong (400) offers a thong strap (16) for ease to the webbed spacing between the toes when wearing thong type shoes or sandals.

(129) The thong strap (16) is semi-circular to provide added comfort in the webbed space between the big toe and the second toe when wearing thong type shoes or sandals.

(130) The thong strap (16) fits between the big toe and second toe to allow for a comfortable fit when wearing thong type shoe or sandal.

(131) The thong strap (16) serves as a protective device against frictional irritation due to wearing thong-type sandals and other footwear.

(132) Wherein the decorative front (15) adds an additional aesthetic, fashionable, and stylish appeal to the foot and toe protection device thong (400).

(133) Wherein, the decorative front (15) may be made of a lace material and also can be made in various fashionable and stylish designs and materials, patterns and colors, images, beads or jewels, and various hues to blend with the user's skin-tone, to enhance the appeal and allow the user to coordinate with their attire.

(134) Wherein, the decorative front (15) extends across the top of the wearer's foot connecting to the left and right wings (3a) and (4a) of the foot and toe protection device strap (200).

(135) Wearing the foot and toe protection device thong (400) simply requires sliding the foot into the foot and toe protection device thong (400) and adjusting the left and right wings (3a) and (4a) of the foot and toe protection device strap (200) on each side of the foot. Adjust the thong strap (16) between the big toe and the second toe, adjust the decorative front (15), on the top of the foot such that the decorative front (15) substantially covers an area of the front portion and top portion of the foot (99).

(136) The objective of the present invention in this alternate embodiment is to provide a sole adaptive size, can be expanded in accordance with the length and width of the forefoot region of the wearer's foot, and provide good wearing comfort.

(137) An alternate embodiment shown in FIG. 23 shows a zoomed-in top perspective view of the foot and toe protection device (100) with an elongated full length bottom comfort pad. This embodiment will herewith be referred to as foot and toe protection device consoler (500).

(138) The descriptions previously stated for FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 will not be restated in describing FIG. 23 and FIG. 24. The descriptions stated for FIG. 23 and FIG. 24 will describe the alternate embodiment parts of the invention for the foot and toe protection device consoler (500) as an extension of foot and toe protection device (100).

(139) Referring in particular to FIG. 23 herein the foot and toe protection device consoler (500) comprising of several parts: a. the foot and toe protection device (100) as the base, b. a full length bottom comfort pad (1a), c. an elevated arch support (17), and d. an elevated heel pad (18).

(140) Wherein, the foot and toe protection device consoler (500) is made of the same transparent elastomeric gel-like materials as the foot and toe protection device (100).

(141) The foot and toe protection device consoler (500) wherein the full length bottom comfort pad (1a) is made of soft and flexible material to offer additional support and comfort to the foot, arch, and heel of the foot during standing and walking.

(142) Wherein, in FIG. 23, the foot and toe protection device consoler (500) wherein the full length bottom comfort pad (1a) provides firm support to the arch and heel area, and offers additional reinforcement for the left and right wings (3) and (4) and added comfort for the pad of the foot.

(143) In FIG. 23, the foot and toe protection device consoler (500) wherein, attached to the full length bottom comfort pad (1a) is the elevated arch support (17) which adds additional support for the arch.

(144) Wherein, the elevated arch support (17) extends upwards from the full length bottom comfort pad (1a).

(145) In FIG. 24, the full length bottom comfort pad (1a) provides a raised heel (18) area to provide additional support for the heel of the foot.

(146) Also shown FIG. 24, the full length bottom comfort pad (1a) provides a sunken arch support cradle (1b) to provide additional support for the heel of the foot.

(147) Wearing the foot and toe protection device consoler (500) simply requires sliding the foot into the foot and toe protection device consoler (500) and adjusting the left and right wings (3) and (4) shown in FIG. 23, on each side of the foot. Adjust the full length bottom comfort pad (1a) shown in FIG. 23, to comfortably fit on the metatarsal region of the foot and stretch to the length of the foot.

(148) The toes support pad (2) shown in FIG. 23, should instantly adjust comfortably under the three middle toes when stretching the full length bottom comfort pad (1a) to the length of the foot. The arch support (17) should comfortably fit at the arch of the foot, and the foot should sit comfortably in the arch support cradle (1b).

(149) FIG. 25 is a perspective side view of the foot and toe protection device consoler (500) in use from the right side of the right foot (99).

(150) In FIG. 25, the full length bottom comfort pad (1a) is shown in shadowed texture for emphasis in the drawing; and the left and right wings (4a) is shown in black for emphasis in the drawing.

(151) Another alternate embodiment shown in FIG. 26 shows a zoomed-in top perspective view of the foot and toe protection device (100) with a decorative lace front. This embodiment will herewith be referred to as foot and toe protection device decorative (600).

(152) The descriptions previously stated for FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 will not be restated in describing FIG. 26. The descriptions stated for FIG. 26 will describe the alternate embodiment parts of the invention for the foot and toe protection device decorative (600) as an extension of foot and toe protection device (100).

(153) Referring in particular to FIG. 26 herein the foot and toe protection device decorative (600) comprising of several parts: a. the foot and toe protection device (100) as the base, and b. the decorative front (19).

(154) In FIG. 26, wherein the decorative front (19) adds an additional aesthetic, fashionable, and stylish appeal to the foot and toe protection device decorative (600).

(155) Wherein, the decorative front (19) may be made of a lace material and also can be made in various fashionable and stylish designs and materials, patterns and colors, images, beads or jewels, and various hues to blend with the user's skin-tone, to enhance the appeal and allow the user to coordinate with their attire.

(156) Wherein, the decorative front (19) stretches across the top of the wearer's foot connecting to the left and right wings (3) and (4) of the foot and toe protection device (100).

(157) The decorative front (19) is joined on the top left and right sides of the foot and toe protection device (100).

(158) FIG. 27 is a perspective side view of the foot and toe protection device decorative (600) in use from the right side of the right foot (99).

(159) In FIG. 27, wherein, the decorative front (19) is shown extended across the top of the wearer's foot connecting to the left and right wings (3) and (4) of the foot and toe protection device (100).

(160) In FIG. 27, the foot and toe protection device decorative (600) is shown in shadowed texture for emphasis in the drawing.

(161) Wearing the foot and toe protection device decorative (600) simply requires sliding the foot into the foot and toe protection device decorative and adjusting the left and right wings (3) and (4) of the foot and toe protection device (100) shown in FIG. 27, on each side of the foot. Adjust the decorative front (19), on the top of the foot such that the decorative front (19) substantially covers an area of the front portion and top portion of the foot (99).

(162) These additional embodiments, and certain variants thereof, have been described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention. It is to be understood that other suitable embodiments may be utilized and that logical changes may be made without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention. The description may omit certain information known to those skilled in the art. The preceding detailed description is, therefore, not intended to be limited to the specific forms set forth herein, but on the contrary, it is intended to cover such alternatives, modifications, and equivalents, as can be reasonably included within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.