Shoe cover for transforming casual shoes into dress shoes

Abstract

This invention relates to a shoe cover, and more particularly relates to a cover designed to provide an ornamental facade to change the appearance of a user's shoes. In particular, the cover of the invention is designed to be used to change the appearance of casual shoes, more particularly children's casual shoes, to suitably “formal” or “dress” shoe wear, without the need for buying expensive and often uncomfortable dress shoes.

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[0001] This application claims the benefit under 35 U.S.C. Section 119 (e) of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60 / 499,561, titled “Shoe Cover for Transforming Casual Shoes into Dress Shoes,” filed Sep. 2, 2003, the subject of which is specifically incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention generally relates to a shoe cover. More particularly, the present invention relates to a cover designed to provide an ornamental facade to change the appearance of a user's shoes. The cover of the invention is especially suitable to be used to change the appearance of casual shoes, more particularly children's casual shoes, to suitably “formal” or “dress” shoe wear, without the need for buying expensive and often uncomfortable dress shoes. [0003] Traditional dress shoes are necessary in a variety of situations as part of a formal attire. Social custom often requires that one wear dress shoes at events such as weddings, funerals, fundraisers, re...

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Benefits of technology

[0011] The present invention provides a shoe cover that affords the facade of a dress shoe and may be worn in practically any environment. The cover of the present invention offers the opportunity for a wearer to be clad in the shoes of his or her choice, while at the same time maintaining a formal appearance.

[0013] Another aspect or object of this invention is to provide a shoe cover that is capable to adjust in size to fit snugly over the traditional shoe of the wearer.

[0015] Another aspect or object of the invention is to provide a cover for a traditional shoe which does not slip off of the shoe of the wearer while in use.

Problems solved by technology

Frequently, a purchaser will buy a pair of dress shoes for a particular occurrence or event, only to find that the shoes are not useful for additional occasions.

It has been found that dress shoes are often moderately to considerably expensive.

This makes buying multiple pairs, such as for different events, economically disadvantageous.

This dilemma is compounded when dealing with children's shoes.

Not only are children often reluctant to wear formal shoes, but children's shoe sizes rapidly change as the child grows, resulting in the need for multiple pairs of shoes.

Further, the stress and strain of encouraging a child to wear uncomfortable dress shoes additionally adds to a parent's quandary.

These covers are often not aesthetically pleasing, and are designed principally to prevent infiltration of harmful substances.

While these shoe covers protect the underlying shoe from damage stemming from scratches and water, they are not cosmetic in nature and do not present the image of a traditional shoe.

Further, as fashion is not the focus of these covers, many are loose-fitting, creating a “boot-like” appearance, regardless of the type of shoe worn underneath.

While some of these patents include adhesive or other gripping material on the foot of the cover, many are not designed to be worn for extended periods of time, or in inclimate environments, making them highly impractical out of doors.

These prior art shoe covers come in various forms, but none provide a shoe cover suitable for wear at more formal events.

In fact, most are designed to be worn inside of a specific environment, such as a hospital, and are impractical for other uses.

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