Shoes with interchangeable strap covers

Abstract

A women's shoe includes a sole, a heel and a base strap secured to opposite sides of the shoe and positioned to extend across of the wearer's foot. Strap covers are provided in various colors, materials, shapes and decorative surface patterns. The strap covers are each removably attachable to the base straps, in covering relation thereto, and are selectively interchangeable to provide a variety of different styles and appearances, thereby allowing the same shoe to be worn with many different outfits. The shoes are provided in different sizes, heel shapes and heights to further enhance the versatility of style and appearance, ranging from formal to casual.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] This invention relates to shoes and, more particularly, to women's shoes in the form of an open-toe sandal having a sole, a heel and a strap which extends across the top of the foot, and wherein a plurality of interchangeable strap covers of various color, material, shape and decorative patterns can be selectively interchanged and attached to the strap in order to alter the appearance of the shoe. [0003] 2. Discussion of the Related Art [0004] For many women, choosing the right shoes to go with a particular outfit can be a challenging task. Typically, the shoe color and pattern are chosen to match a woman's outfit and other accessories, such as a purse and belt. Certain occasions may demand a more formal style and appearance, such as a higher heel in solid black or red. Other times, a casual style may be more appropriate, in which case a woman may choose to wear a flat shoe or lower heel in a color or pattern which ...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

"The present invention is a line of women's shoes that have interchangeable strap covers. These covers can be attached to the shoe's base strap with hook and loop fasteners, allowing for easy customization. The shoes come in different sizes and can have different heel shapes and heights, making them versatile and fashionable. This invention allows for packing only two or three pairs of shoes and achieving a variety of appearances for different outfits."

Problems solved by technology

For many women, choosing the right shoes to go with a particular outfit can be a challenging task.

Unfortunately, carrying a large selection of shoes when traveling is not always practical, particularly in view of the recently increased luggage restrictions imposed on airline passengers.

Unfortunately, this may mean having to compromise by wearing shoes that are not really matched to all of the traveler's outfits.

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