Abstract:
The present invention generally relates to a shoe system that has one or more interchangeable members. This invention consists of a shoe, boot or sandal foundation that is constructed with a depression or an allotted space on the foundation that allows for an attachable cover member that may be used to embellish the shoe or to color coordinate with an outfit or accessories.

Description:
PRIOR ART 
       [0001]    The fashion industry has traditionally marketed shoes having a specific appearance (e.g. color) that would allow the consumer to coordinate the shoe with clothing purses and the like. The prior art disclosed several inventions which intend to provide interchangeable components. A number of prior art patents disclose shoe constructions teaching interchangeable components such as upper and heels. Some of the more pertinent prior art relating to shoe wear of these types are briefly described hereinafter. 
         [0002]    U.S. Pat. No. 1,608,072 (&#39;072 Patent), which issued to Thatcher, disclosed certain Means for Attaching Heels. The &#39;072 Patent describes an article of footwear having a heel seat, a locking member thereon of graduated height and having sides inclined horizontally in relation to the heel seat, and a heel having a recess having an open end an undercut side wall, adapted to receive said locking member in locking engagement therewith, whereby as the heel is moved along the heel seat it will be forced by said locking member against said seat. 
         [0003]    U.S. Pat. No. 3,646,497 (&#39;497 Patent), which issued to Gillikin, discloses a Shoe with Interchangeable Heels. The &#39;497 Patent describes a shoe construction having angle irons mounted to the heel seat of the shoe for slidably mounting interchangeable low and high heels. An arch supporting plate is attached to the shoe shank for rendering vertical support to the shank when a high heel is utilized. An elastic band is attached to the upper opening for retaining the upper snugly against the wearer&#39;s foot. Stiffening strips are attached to oppositely-disposed vertical arch portions of the shoe to prevent outward bulging of this shoe portion when the high heel is employed. 
         [0004]    U.S. Pat. No. 4,219,946 (&#39;946 Patent), which issued to Baum, discloses a Shoe with Interchangeable Heel. The &#39;946 Patent describes a shoe with an interchangeable heel comprising two parts, a main base member part reinforced in its rear end section by a rigid plate and a separate heel part. The heel part is fitted to the reinforced section of the base member part by a ferrule, fixed to one part, having a projecting portion of non-circular cross-section which locates in a aperture of complementary shape in the other part so as to position and prevent rotation of the heel, and a removable locking element is provided to lock the heel part in place. 
         [0005]    U.S. Pat. No. 4,267,649 (&#39;649 Patent), which issued to Smith, discloses an Interchangeable Shoe. The &#39;649 Patent describes an article of footwear of an interchangeable nature permitting alteration by the wearer of the shoe appearance and configuration. There is provided an outbase member of unitary construction having toe, central, and heel portions, there being a heel unit carried upon the heel portion of wedge defining character. A top base member sits upon the heel, having a forward portion attached to the central portion of the outbase member. The latter, heel unit and top base member are secured by a selectively removable cooperative fabric securement and/or arrangement. The inbase member overlies the toe of the outbase member, being detachably secured thereto, and preferably interengages portions of the top base member to provide a hinge-defining construction in the central portion of the shoe. A sock liner overlies the inbase member and top base member, being selectively and easily removed for access to the other elements of the shoe for interchangeability purposes. Various uppers providing front and rear quarters are detachably secured to the shoe at the toe and heel portions thereof. A heel unit is covered with a detachable cover which is reversible for providing different exterior colors. 
         [0006]    U.S. Pat. No. 5,581,910 (&#39;910 Patent), which issued to Lewis, discloses a Shoe with Interchangeable Heel. The &#39;910 Patent describes a shoe wherein its heel can be interchangeable attached to the heel portion of the outbase member of the shoe by extending a large bolt through an opening on the rear portion of the outbase member, such that it is threadedly engaged with a sleeve permanently mounted within a recess on top of the heel. A device is provided for anchoring and orientation of the heel. 
         [0007]    U.S. Pat. No. 5,992,058 (&#39;058 Patent), which issued to Jneid, discloses a Detachable Shoe Strap System. The &#39;058 Patent describes a new detachable shoe strap system for providing an assortment of easily interchangeable styles of footwear in a single system. The inventive device includes a base member having upper and lower surfaces, and a perimeter side wall extending around the perimeter of the base member between the upper and lower surface of the base member. A heel is detachably coupled to the lower surface of the base member. A heel is detachably coupled to the lower surface of the base member and is located towards the heel end of the base member member. The system includes a plurality of flexible straps. Each strap has a pair of opposing ends. Each end of each strap is detachably coupleable to the perimeter side wall of the base member such that the inner surfaces of the straps face the base member. 
         [0008]    U.S. Pat. No. 6,598,324 (&#39;324 Patent), which issued to Tsuji, discloses Bowling Shoes having Customizable Ground Engagement. The &#39;324 Patent describes a bowling shoe construction having various options for adjustment with removable and replaceable slide parts to attach to the thread surface of a slide shoe. The slide parts can attach interchangeably using hook and pile loop fasteners. A kick shoe includes an interchangeable kick part covering the toe area. The kick part can be attached using adhesives or hook and pile loop fasteners. 
         [0009]    U.S. Pat. No. 6,651,359 (&#39;359 Patent), which issued to Bricker, disclosed an Interchangeable Shoe Strap System. The &#39;259 Patent describes an interchangeable shoe strap system for altering the decorative look of a shoe. The interchangeable shoe strap system includes a shoe having strap members for securing the shoe to a user&#39;s foot, and a plurality of decorative strap covers which are selectively coupable to the strap members for altering the overall appearance of the shoe. 
         [0010]    U.S. Pat. No. 7,171,768 (&#39;768 Patent), which issued to Klein, discloses a Modular Shoe System. The &#39;768 Patent describes a modular shoe system having interchangeable uppers and outbase members, comprising an internal support structure, a plurality of interchangeable first removable covers and the plurality of interchangeable second removable covers. The internal support structure includes a midbase member, a heel counter and a toe box. The internal support structure has a front portion including the toe box and a rear portion including the heel counter. Each of the first removable covers includes a front upper and a front outbase member. Each of the first removable covers is configured for being alternately removably attached to the front portion. Each of the second removable covers includes a rear upper and a rear outbase member. Each of the second removable covers is configured for being alternatively removably attached to the rear portion. 
         [0011]    U.S. Pat. No. 7,210,251 (&#39;251 Patent), which is issued to Rolle, discloses a Shoe with Interchangeable Covers. The &#39;251 Patent describes a modified pair of woman&#39;s shoes consisting of a base, a base member with a removable heel, and a cover which is attached to the base and the base member with two sets of straps joining under the base member and fastened together with hook and loop fasteners. The base of the show features a layer of padding for extra comfort and low rising vertical sides for supporting the interchangeable cover. The base member of the shoe is formed with a pair of notches on the bottom, one in the toe area and one in the arch area. These notches serve as guides into which the straps are placed and secured to one another. The cover can be made in various styles from dressy and elegant to casual and sporty by adding decorative items, such a zippers, buttons, bows, and the like and by varying the heel height and width. The interchangeable covers and heels allow the owners to have numerous pairs of shoes for the price of one. Thus any woman could save money through purchase of one pair of shoes as opposed to purchasing shoes to coordinate with every outfit in her wardrobe. Additionally, the female traveler could pack a single pair of shoes to complete a number of ensembles, thereby reducing the load with which she travels. 
         [0012]    United States Patent Application Publication No. US 2003/0192205, which was authored by Linens, describes a shoe cover system for Clog and Loafer type shoes that allow you to change the appearance of the shoes as desired. The shoe covers allow the wearer to partially change the top and side appearance of a pair of shoes to different colors, shapes, prints, designs, textures or styles. The covers provide a fast and inexpensive way to match the shoes to a varied wardrobe in just a few seconds. 
         [0013]    United States Patent Application Publication No. US 2003/0233772, which was authored by Mucial, describes a shoe having a plurality of interchangeable top covering for altering the appearance of a shoe. The shoe includes a shoe base and at least one top covering for the shoe. The top covering is removably affixed to the shoe base. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the top covering is positioned over a top portion of the wearer&#39;s foot, in front of the wearer&#39;s ankle. The top covering may be attached by any fastening means, such as hook and pile strips, snaps, laces or hooks. When the wearer desires, the top covering is exchanged for another top covering to alter the exterior appearance of the shoe. 
         [0014]    United States Patent Application Publication No. US 2005/0016026, which was authored by Long, describes athletic shoes which have evolved into a very desirable and trendy piece of clothing. They are available in many shapes, sizes, and colors. However, to date all shoe pieces and designs are fixed to the shoe. My technology will allow shoe colors and or designs to be changed daily and as easily as the rest of one&#39;s clothes while utilizing only one pair of shoes. Interchangeable pieces will be made useful just as different colored shoe strings are now available. 
         [0015]    United States Patent Application Publication No. US 2005/0066550, which was authored by Liu, describes a woman&#39;s shoe which includes a base member, a heel and a base strap secured to opposite sides of the shoe and positioned to extend across of the wearer&#39;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. 
         [0016]    United States Patent Application Publication No. US 2008/0098622, which was authored by Berrins, describes a sandal comprising layered footwear components includes a lower base, a middle member replaceable platform which secures the straps, and an upper member replaceable inbase member. A hollowed out center area creates a perimeter side wall on the top of the base into which the platform is stored. A frontal (toe area) and rear (heel area) ledge crosses the toe and heel areas of the superior base horizontally. The straps are attached to a platform and secured by a present choice of a hook and loop fastener. A midpoint lock on the platform is eased under the front and rear ledges on the base. A midpoint lock on the platform further secures the platform and under the overlapped straps and placed into the remaining hollow area of the base hiding the shoes components. The straps and inbase member cooperate to form a shoe upper for receiving the foot. Platforms and inbase members are interchangeable to heel, flat or wedge style bases. Exchangeably connected straps to platforms are repeatedly adjustable in horizontal and vertical directions for comfort and mix and match to create many shoe styles. 
         [0017]    It may be seen from an inspection of the prior art that the art is silent on a shoe construction having a base member with a depression on the vamp, the back, the upper regions of the shoe or boot body or on the sides of the shoe base. This depression on the shoe is for an attachable component. The depression allows for the attachable component to fit in a planar way onto the shoe base thus appearing to be part of the actual shoe construction. 
         [0018]    The fashion industry has traditionally marketed shoes having a specific appearance (e.g. color) that would permit the user to coordinate the shoe with clothing and purses and the like. The prior art disclosed several inventions which intent to provide interchangeable components. 
       FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
       [0019]    Shoes are worn for a number of reasons. Some people select a shoe for fashion or for comfort. The present invention generally relates to shoes women and in particular to shoes with changeable heel and base covers. 
         [0020]    The present invention relates to a shoe system. Shoes are always needed. Because people like to coordinate their shoes with their clothes, they often buy several pair. This invention is also ideal for shoe manufacturers. A company usually designs several shoes and then they make them in many different colors. It is usually their logo that is changed with the shoe and displayed in many colors. This invention allows you to have one shoe that can match with many different outfits. Furthermore, this invention will save the consumer money and space in their closet. This invention is ideal for a budget conscious person. The said invention allows you to personalize your shoes. 
         [0021]    The present invention relates to an improved shoe system that allows for more versatility, which can be provided in varying colors, textures, embellishments, and designs. 
         [0022]    The present invention comprises a boot, shoe or sandal base with detachable components that allow for attachable components that are attached via Velcro® Hook 4  and Loop 5 . The base may be made with Hook or Loop fastener so long as it is matable with the reciprocating component. The preferred method is Velcro® Hook and Loop although other fastening means may be implemented, anything that will lend itself to the invention such as snaps or zippers. 
         [0023]    In view of the fact that the prior art is silent on a shoe construction having a depression on an allotted area that employs changeable components which allows the components to fit in a planar way. To achieve this and other readily apparent objectives, the present invention essentially discloses a heel and or base construction for enabling a user to selectively attach a component for improving the appearance of the shoe or heel. The shoe construction according to the present invention comprises a heel foundation, a sole foundation, and at least one attachable component. 
         [0024]    So that the manner in which the above recited features of the invention are attained and can be understood in detail, a more particular description of the invention, briefly summarized above, may be had by reference to the embodiments thereof, which are illustrated in the appended drawings. 
         [0025]    It is to be noted, however, that the appended drawings illustrate only typical embodiments of this invention and are therefore not to be considered limiting of its scope, for the invention may admit to other equally effective embodiments. 
         [0026]    Depending on different configurations, the attachable components may vary in shape and size. The Velcro® portions will be attached to the back of the attachable component, as it engages with a reciprocating Velcro® portion, attached to the heel or shoe region within a depression of the heel or shoe foundation. 
         [0027]    Attachable components may employ other fastening means, such as snaps, screws, mechanical traditional snaps, buttons, Velcro® Hook and Loop, linear zippers, linear dual post zippers, and curved zippers. 
         [0028]    The fastening devices may not be concealed. Further, it is noted that such non-concealed fasteners can be attached by being sewn in, glued and punch pressed and by any other means conventionally known to those skilled in the art. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS 
         [0029]      FIG. 1  is an embodiment of a casual heel shoe. 
           [0030]      FIG. 1A  is a cut out perspective view of an attachable component for  FIG. 1 . 
           [0031]      FIG. 2  is an embodiment of an athletic shoe. 
           [0032]      FIG. 2A  is a cut out perspective view of an attachable component. 
           [0033]      FIG. 3  is an embodiment of a snow boot. 
           [0034]      FIG. 4  is an embodiment of a sandal. 
           [0035]      FIG. 4A  is a perspective view of the shape of an attachable component. 
           [0036]      FIG. 5  is an embodiment of a sandal. 
           [0037]      FIG. 5A  is a perspective view of an attachable component. 
           [0038]      FIG. 5B  is an embodiment of a sandal. 
           [0039]      FIG. 5C  is an embodiment of a sandal. 
           [0040]      FIG. 6  is an embodiment of a sandal. 
           [0041]      FIG. 6A  is a cut out perspective view of a toe strap. 
           [0042]      FIG. 6B  is a perspective view of an attachable component. 
           [0043]      FIG. 6C  is a perspective view of a strap cover. 
           [0044]      FIG. 6D  is a perspective view of a toe strap. 
           [0045]      FIG. 7  is an embodiment of a high heel sandal. 
           [0046]      FIG. 7A  is a cut out perspective view of a heel. 
           [0047]      FIG. 8  is an embodiment of a wedge sandal foundation. 
           [0048]      FIG. 8A  is an embodiment of a wedge sandal foundation. 
           [0049]      FIG. 9  is a sandal foundation. 
           [0050]      FIG. 9A  is a cut out perspective view of a band strap on the sandal foundation. 
           [0051]      FIG. 10  is an embodiment of a high heel shoe foundation. 
           [0052]      FIG. 10A  is a cut out perspective view of an attachable component. 
           [0053]      FIG. 11  is an embodiment of a sandal foundation. 
           [0054]      FIG. 11A  is a sandal foundation displaying a butterfly upper member. 
           [0055]      FIG. 11B  is a perspective view of the butterfly upper member. 
           [0056]      FIG. 11C  is a perspective view of the back of the butterfly member. 
           [0057]      FIG. 12  is an embodiment of a high heel shoe foundation. 
           [0058]      FIG. 12A  is a cut out perspective view of the high heel shoe. 
           [0059]      FIG. 13  is an embodiment of a ballerina style shoe foundation. 
           [0060]      FIG. 14  is an embodiment of a sandal foundation. 
           [0061]      FIG. 15  is an embodiment of a sandal foundation. 
           [0062]      FIG. 15A  is a cut out perspective view of the thong foundation. 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
       [0063]    To facilitate understanding, identical reference numerals have been used, wherever possible, to designate identical elements that are common to the figures.
     1 —depression     2 —cover component     3 —high heel     4 —wedge heel     5 —hook Velcro     6 —loop Velcro     7 —sole base     8 —toe region     9 —heel region     10 —band strap     11 —ankle strap     12 —boot foundation     13 —sandal foundation     14 —shoe foundation   
 
         [0078]      FIG. 1  is a casual shoe foundation. It is made with a depression in the vamp region of the shoe. This shoe may be made in many different fabrics or materials. This shoe has a detachable upper member  2 . This cover member is made with Hook 4  or Loop 5  fastener (Velcro®). The depression in the vamp of the shoe is constructed with Hook or Loop fastener attached to it—either by glue or by being stitched into the depression. The depression in the shoe allows for the upper member to fit into it and then be flush or planar with the rest of the shoe. Because the cover member fits planar with the rest of the shoe, one would not know that the upper member is removable and would be led to believe that the shoe is constructed with the cover member permanently attached to it. 
         [0079]      FIG. 1A  is a cut out perspective view of the attachable upper member being pulled upward exposing the Loop 5  fastener and the Hook  4  fastener It is noted that the Velcro® application may be reversed so long as each component is matable with the other. 
         [0080]      FIG. 1B  us a cut out perspective view if the depression in the area where the cover member may be placed. 
         [0081]      FIG. 2  is an alternative embodiment of an athletic shoe. This shoe has an area on the side of the shoe where the attachable upper member component is placed. It is noted that this illustration is only for the purpose of illustration and that the depressed area with the receiving ends for the upper member component may be anywhere on the body of the outer surface of the shoe. This invention is ideal for shoe companies that make one style shoe with their logo in many different colors. With this invention a shoe company can make a shoe with many interchangeable upper members of different colors or designs. This is good for consumers who are on a budget but want versatility. Furthermore, this invention saves a lot of space in the closet. 
         [0082]      FIG. 2A  is a cut out perspective view of the upper member component being pulled away exposing the Hook  4  and the loop  5  fastening means. 
         [0083]      FIG. 3  is an alternative embodiment of a boot foundation that has two area with depressions in them that allow for upper member components to be attached. 
         [0084]      FIG. 4  is an embodiment of a sandal foundation. This sandal foundation has an upper member affixed to it that is pulled upward exposing the hook and loop fastening means. The upper member is placed vertically but the sandal may be constructed in a way where the allotted area for the upper member may be horizontal or on an angle. It is noted that a sandal of this sort does not need a depression on the sandal base, but the upper member may be constructed with a depression that would allow for it to fit right over the fastening means on the sandal base. 
         [0085]      FIG. 4A  is a perspective view of the upper member on  FIG. 4 . 
         [0086]      FIG. 5  is an alternative embodiment of a sandal foundation. This sandal has two band straps that are attached to the sole base of the sandal. Each band strap has a depression in the center for an upper component (but does not need one). The upper members are round and are both turned upward exposing the hook and loop fastening means. 
         [0087]      FIG. 5A  is a perspective view of a round upper member. It is noted that the sizes may vary depending on the allotted space on the sandal foundation. 
         [0088]      FIG. 5B  is an embodiment of a sandal foundation. This foundation is comprised of a thong post with a circular top region that allows for an upper member and a band that goes across the top of the foot that has a section in the middle that allows for an upper member. It is noted that the configurations may be made of different sizes and shapes as long as the foundation lends itself to the geometry of the upper member. 
         [0089]      FIG. 5C  is an embodiment of a sandal foundation. This foundation has a toe strap with a circular attachment permanently attached to the top region. This circular top region allows for an upper member to be attached. This foundation also has a pair of straps in the back region of the sandal that allow for an ankle strap to be channeled through it. Notably, a permanently attached ankle strap may be incorporated into the design. The permanent ankle strap may have an outer surface with hook fastening means that would allow for a cover component that would have loop fastening means on it. The removable strap being displayed has hook fastening means on it that allows for a cover component to be attached. 
         [0090]      FIG. 6  is an alternative embodiment of a sandal foundation. This sandal has an attached toe strap that is made with hook fastening means that allows for a cover component. It also has an ankle strap that is made with hook fastening means either sewed or glued to it. This strap allows for a strap cover. 
         [0091]      FIG. 6A  is a cut out view of the toe strap upper members being pulled upward exposing the hook fastening means. 
         [0092]      FIG. 6B  is a perspective view of the ankle strap foundation that has hook fastening means attached to it allowing for an upper member to be fastened to it creating the complete strap. 
         [0093]      FIG. 6C  is a perspective view of an attachable strap cover. This strap attaches to the strap foundation. It is made with hook or loop fastening means so long as it is matable with the fastening means on the strap foundation. 
         [0094]      FIG. 6D  is a perspective view of an attachable upper member toe strap in an extended manner. 
         [0095]      FIG. 7  is an embodiment of a high heel sandal foundation. It illustrates two band straps being pulled up. (a toe strap and a band strap that goes across the top of the front of the ankle). It is noted that the prior art is silent on sandal foundations with toe straps or thong sandals with detachable faces (covers). This sandal may be made with straps or band straps of any width or configuration that allow for changeable upper members and toe straps via Velcro. 
         [0096]      FIG. 7A  is a cut out perspective view of a heel constricted with hook fastening means that allow for a heel cover. This view shows the heel cover being pulled away. 
         [0097]      FIG. 8  is an embodiment of a wedge sandal foundation that is made with a depression on the foundation that allows for a cover member. The cover member is shown being pulled up exposing the hook and loop fastening means. 
         [0098]      FIG. 8A  is an embodiment of a wedge sandal foundation. This foundation is made with two straps that go across the foot (one in front of the ankle and one in front of the toe region). Both of the straps are made with hook fastening means that allow for the upper members to be attached. The wedge heel is made with hook fastening means that allows for a changeable wedge region cover. It is noted that the prior art is silent on any shoe heel or base conversion via Velcro cover components. 
         [0099]      FIG. 9  is an embodiment of a sandal foundation. This foundation is made with a band strap that goes across the foot. It may be of any size. The band strap is made with three depressions with hook fastening means within them. 
         [0100]      FIG. 9A  is a cut out view of the band strap with three circular upper members affixed to it, two of which are pulled upward exposing the hook and loop fastening means. 
         [0101]      FIG. 10  is an embodiment of a high heel shoe foundation. This shoe has a strap that goes across the foot. The strap has a depression that allows for an upper member component. 
         [0102]      FIG. 10A  is a cut out perspective view of an upper component being pulled upward exposing the hook and loop fastening means. 
         [0103]      FIG. 11  is an alternative embodiment of a sandal foundation. This sandal foundation is made with a band strap that goes across the top of the foot. This band has a circular depression on the side. It displays hook fastening means within the circle. 
         [0104]      FIG. 11A  is a perspective view of  FIG. 11  with a butterfly upper member affixed to it. The butterfly upper member is suspended from a circular center point that fastens into the circular depression. 
         [0105]      FIG. 11B  is a perspective view of the design of the upper member that is affixed to the sandal base ( FIG. 11 ). It extends over the band but attaches at the center. 
         [0106]      FIG. 11C  is a perspective view of the back of the butterfly upper member that displays a circular center point that is made with hook fastening means within it. This circular area attaches to the depressed area of the band on the sandal foundation. 
         [0107]      FIG. 12  is a high heel foundation. It displays an upper member attached to the top region of the shoe. 
         [0108]      FIG. 12A  is a cut out perspective view of the upper member being pulled upward exposing the Velcro fastening means. 
         [0109]      FIG. 13  is an embodiment of a ballerina slip on foundation. This shoe has a depression in the center of the vamp region of the shoe and is displayed with a circular upper member with a flower design on it. 
         [0110]      FIG. 14  is an embodiment of a sandal foundation with a circular upper member affixed to it. This sandal is made with a thong band strap. The band has a circular upper member affixed to it. 
         [0111]      FIG. 15  is an embodiment of a thong sandal. This sandal has a circular member on the thong post that has hook fastening means attached to it. The sandal is displayed with a circular upper member affixed to it. 
         [0112]      FIG. 15A  is a cut out perspective view of the circular upper member being pulled upward exposing the hook and loop fastening means. 
         [0113]    It will now be seen that there has been provided a shoe member with a depression on the vamp, the side, the rear region (behind the heel), a strap, a band or on the base of the shoe that allows for an upper member or a cover member to be affixed to it. 
         [0114]    It is believed that the advantages of this invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art. It will also be apparent that a number of variations and modifications may be made therein without departing from its spirit and scope. Accordingly the foregoing description is to be construed as illustrative only, rather than limiting. This invention is limited only by the scope of the following claims. 
         [0115]    I claim a shoe, boot or sandal that may be any height with depressions of different configurations for the attachable components made with hook or loop fastening means (preferably Velcro® Hook or Loop so long as it is matable with the upper member) and may be constructed anywhere on the body, vamp, the sides, the sole (wedge, platform or sole of any thickness) or on the heels of the shoes as shown in the drawings.