Decorative Boot Clip

Abstract

An interchangeable fashion accessory that is capable of attaching to the rim of a boot, giving the appearance of a customized look to the exterior of a boot without making permanent alterations. A support member will fasten the accessory to the boot, while a decorative member will provide ornamental and aesthetic improvements to the boot.

1 . A decorative boot clip comprising:
 a support member formed from a first material selected to secure itself to the rim of a boot;   said support member having a circular concave shape adapted to fit onto said rim of said boot;   said support member having a flat inner portion adapted to attach on the inside of said rim of said boot, and a flat outer portion adapted to attach to the outside of said rim of said boot;   a gap enabling said support member to resize itself for boot rims of different circumferences;   said inner and outer portions having a small clearance, wherein said support member will fasten onto the rim of said boot due to the displacement of said clearance when placed onto said rim of said boot and is further secured by the pressure of the leg against said inner portion and inside wall of said boot.   
     
     
         2 . The decorative boot clip of  claim 1 , wherein said first material is a firm, flexible material comprising metal, rubber, foam, plastic, or other suitable material. 
     
     
         3 . The decorative boot clip of  claim 2 , wherein said support member comprises inset clips for attaching said support member to said boot. 
     
     
         4 . The decorative boot clip of  claim 3 , wherein said outer portion of said support member further comprises jewelry, studs, bows, ribbons, beads, chains, fabrics, materials or other accessories attached for ornamental and decorative purposes. 
     
     
         5 . The decorative boot clip of  claim 3 , wherein said support member is enclosed in a tight-fitting second material such as satin, silk, cotton, polyester, or other lining to aid in securing it to the boot rim while also aiding in comfort and positioning. 
     
     
         6 . The decorative boot clip of  claim 5 , wherein a third material is attached to said outer portion of said support member, said third material comprising a durable material such as leather, suede, vinyl, or fabric. 
     
     
         7 . The decorative boot clip of  claim 6 , wherein said third material extends down the entire exterior of the boot shaft. 
     
     
         8 . The decorative boot clip of  claim 7 , wherein said third material comprises a vertically positioned zipper, buttons, snaps, ties, or other methods of securing the device, and a stretchable fabric on either side of said zipper, buttons, snaps, ties, or other methods of securing the device for easy attachment and removal from said boot. 
     
     
         9 . The decorative boot clip of  claim 7 , wherein a belt is attached to the ankle portion of said boot to secure it, said belt having an ornamental object for decorative purposes. 
     
     
         10 . The decorative boot clip of  claim 1 , further comprising a crown positioned between said inner and outer portions of said support member, said crown having a flat or rounded shape intended to widen the space between said inner and outer portions. 
     
     
         11 . A decorative boot clip comprising:
 a support member, formed from a first material selected to secure itself to the rim of a boot;   said support member having a circular concave shape adapted to fit onto said rim of said boot;   said support member having a flat inner portion adapted to attach on the inside rim of said boot, and a flat outer portion adapted to attach to the outside rim of said boot;   said inner and outer portions having a small clearance, wherein said support member will fasten onto said rim of said boot due to the displacement of said clearance when placed onto said rim of said boot;   said first material comprising a firm, flexible material such as metal, rubber, foam, plastic, or any suitable material;   said support member comprising inset clips for attaching said support member to said boot;   said support member comprising a gap enabling said support member to resize itself for boot rims of different circumferences;   said support member enclosed in a tight-fitting second material such as satin, silk, cotton, polyester, or other lining to aid in securing it to said boot rim while also aiding in comfort and positioning;   said support member having a third material attached to said outer portion of said support member, said third material comprising a durable material such as leather, suede, vinyl, denim, or other fabric;   fusing enclosed within said third material;   wherein said third material attaches vertically above said boot rim and extends upward above the knee and held upright by said fusing.   
     
     
         12 . The decorative boot clip of  claim 11 , wherein said third material further comprises jewelry, studs, bows, ribbons, beads, chains, fabrics, materials or other accessories attached for ornamental and decorative purposes. 
     
     
         13 . The decorative boot clip of  claim 11 , wherein said third material further comprises a vertically oriented zipper, buttons, snaps, ties, or other methods of securing the device, and a stretchable fabric on either side of said zipper, buttons, snaps, ties, or other methods of securing the device, for easy attachment and removal from said boot. 
     
     
         14 . A decorative boot clip comprising:
 a first material formed of a material such as satin, silk, cotton, polyester, or other lining;   a second material connected to said first material formed of a durable material such as leather, suede, vinyl, denim, or other fabric;   said second material having jewelry, studs, bows, ribbons, beads, chains, fabrics, materials or other accessories attached for ornamental and decorative purposes;   Wherein said first and second materials attach directly to the rim of a boot.   
     
     
         15 . The decorative boot clip of  claim 14 , where said attachment to said rim of said boot further comprises inset clips. 
     
     
         16 . The decorative boot clip of  claim 14 , where said second material extends down the entire exterior of the boot shaft of said boot. 
     
     
         17 . The decorative boot clip of  claim 16 , where said second material further comprises a vertically positioned zipper, buttons, snaps, ties, or other methods of securing the device, and a stretchable fabric on either side of said zipper, buttons, snaps, ties, or other methods of securing the device, for easy attachment and removal from said boot. 
     
     
         18 . The decorative boot clip of  claim 17 , where a belt is attached to the ankle portion of said boot to secure said second material to said boot, said belt having an ornamental object for decorative purposes.