Decorative Straps for Shoes

Abstract

A decorative strap for a shoe includes a body having a shape that substantially corresponds to a shape of the strap section of the shoe. The body of the decorative strap includes a first end and a second end. Each of the ends includes a slot formed therein. The slot is configured to capture the rivets of the strap section of the shoe thereby coupling the decorative strap to the strap section such that the decorative strap completely covers the outer region of the strap section.

1 . A decorative strap comprising:
 a body having a shape that substantially corresponds to a shape of a strap section of a shoe, the body having a first end, a second end, a front face, and a rear face;   a first slot formed at the first end of the body;   a second slot formed at the second of the body; and   a design formed on the front face of the body,   wherein the first slot and the second slot are configured to capture rivets of the strap section of the shoe thereby coupling the decorative strap to the strap section such that the decorative strap covers an outer region of the strap section.   
     
     
         2 . The decorative strap of  claim 1 , wherein the body is formed from polyester covered neoprene rubber. 
     
     
         3 . The decorative strap of  claim 1 , wherein the design comprises logos, indicia, or any combination thereof. 
     
     
         4 . The decorative strap of  claim 1 , wherein an adhesive is provided on the back face of the decorative strap to allow the decorative strap to be completely secured to the strap section of the shoe. 
     
     
         5 . The decorative strap of  claim 1 , wherein the slots are formed as crosses, X-shapes, or any combination thereof. 
     
     
         6 . The decorative strap of  claim 1 , wherein the body has a thickness of about 0.06 inches. 
     
     
         7 . The decorative strap of  claim 1 , wherein the body has a length of about six inches. 
     
     
         8 . The decorative strap of  claim 1 , wherein the body has a width of about one inch. 
     
     
         9 . A method of attaching a decorative strap to a shoe, the method comprising the steps of:
 providing a decorative strap comprising:
 a body having a shape that substantially corresponds to a shape of a strap section of a shoe, the body having a first end, a second end, a front fac, and a rear face; 
 a first slot formed at the first end of the body; 
 a second slot formed at the second of the body; and 
 a design formed on the front face of the body; 
   capturing a first rivet of the strap section of the shoe with the first slot;   extending the body of the decorative strap over the strap section of the shoe such that the rear face of the body covers the strap section; and   capturing a second rivet of the strap section of the shoe with the second slot, thereby coupling the decorative strap to the strap section such that the decorative strap covers an outer region of the strap section.   
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 9 , wherein the body is formed from polyester covered neoprene rubber. 
     
     
         11 . The method of  claim 9 , wherein the design comprises logos, indicia, or any combination thereof. 
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 9 , further comprising the step of applying an adhesive on the back face of the decorative strap to allow the decorative strap to be completely secured to the strap section of the shoe. 
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 9 , wherein the slots are formed as crosses, X-shapes, or any combination thereof. 
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 9 , wherein the body has a thickness of about 0.06 inches. 
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 9 , wherein the body has a length of about six inches. 
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 9 , wherein the body has a width of about one inch. 
     
     
         17 . A decorative strap for customizing an appearance of a shoe, the decorative strap comprising:
 a body configured to at least partially cover a strap section of the shoe;   a first coupling mechanism provided at a first end of the body;   a second coupling mechanism provided at a second end of the body; and   a design formed on the body between the first end and the second end,   wherein the first coupling mechanism and the second coupling mechanism are configured to secure the body to the strap section of the shoe.   
     
     
         18 . The decorative strap of  claim 17 , wherein the first coupling mechanism and the second coupling mechanism are slots formed in the body. 
     
     
         19 . The decorative strap of  claim 17 , wherein the body is formed from polyester covered neoprene rubber. 
     
     
         20 . The decorative strap of  claim 17 , wherein the design includes logos, indicia, or any combination thereof.