Patent ID: 6360456
Filing Date: 2002-03-26
Classification: A43B,A43C

Abstract:
An accessory for footwear of the type having a sole, heel, upper and an outside counter to assist the wearer in removing the footwear from the wearer's foot, said accessory comprising:(a) a strap having opposite upper and lower ends, opposite sides and opposite inner and outer surfaces, said strap defining a loop at its lower end; (b) attachment means for hingedly securing said strap to the heel area of the footwear, said attachment means attachable along the counter and having a loop at its lower end; (c) cooperating fastener means on said attachment means and on said strap; (d) a hinge extending between said loops on said attachment means and said strap; and (e) said strap having sufficient length so as to have a stored position extending upwardly along the rear of the boot when said cooperating fastener means are engaged and a use-position extending rearwardly of the heel onto the supporting surface to enable a person to place weight on the strap to anchor the footwear on the surface while the person withdraws his or her foot.