Patent ID: 7874573
Filing Date: 2011-01-25
Classification: A63C

Abstract:
1. A convertible toe strap for securing a toe area of a snowboarding boot to a snowboard binding or binding interface, the toe area of the boot having a top surface, a bottom surface and a front wall extending therebetween, the convertible toe strap comprising: a first configuration wherein the convertible toe strap is conformable to the top surface of the boot and is arranged to resist upward movement of the boot relative to the binding or binding interface when the strap is tightened about the boot; and a second configuration wherein the convertible toe strap is conformable to both the top surface and front wall of the boot and is arranged to resist both upward movement and forward movement of the boot relative to the binding or binding interface when the strap is tightened about the boot; said convertible toe strap being selectively and repeatedly convertible between the first configuration and the second configuration.