Footwear with removable closure straps

Abstract

Footwear having a plurality of removable and interchangeable hook and loop closure straps permitting the wearer to alter the appearance of the footwear and extend the useful life of the footwear. The removable straps include a detachable coupling device with a cooperating detachable coupling device attached to the footwear. An attachment means with an opening located on the opposing side of the footwear allows the removable strap to be pulled back on itself to the desired degree of footwear closure and secured with the hook and loop material. As a result of the fastening process, the display area of the strap is presented in an aesthetically pleasing manner.

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         12 . Footwear having a sole, uppers and a variable instep opening in combination with an adjustable closure assembly said closure assembly comprising: 
 a removable strap, said removable strap comprising a detachable coupling means, a flexible band, a hook and loop self fastening means and a display area.    a cooperating detachable coupling means secured to one upper.    an anchor means with an opening secured to the opposing upper.    
     
     
         13 . The removable strap of  claim 12  wherein said detachable coupling means is a clip.  
     
     
         14 . The footwear of  claim 12  wherein said cooperating detachable coupling means is a D-ring.  
     
     
         15 . The footwear of  claim 12  wherein said anchor means with an opening is a D-ring.