Article for footwear that prevents a wearer's foot from slipping out of the footwear

Abstract

An article for footwear that prevents a wearer's foot from slipping out of the footwear is disclosed herein. The footwear article of the present invention also provides aesthetic changes to the footwear to allow matching of different outfit and dress occasions

1 . An article for footwear with heels comprises
 an elongated member comprising a first end and a second end, and an inner surface proximal to a wearer of the article and an outer surface distal to the wearer; and   an aesthetic member comprising a first end and a second end, and an inner surface configured to attach to said outer surface of said elongated member via an attachment means and an outer surface distal to said elongated member,   wherein the first and second ends of said elongated member are joined together via a connecting means, wherein the elongated member is configured to encircle the wearer's foot and the footwear by contacting a top of the foot and a back of a heel portion of the footwear.   
     
     
         2 . The article of  claim 1 , wherein said elongated member further comprises a length adjustable means for flexible length adjustment thereof to permit said elongated member to wrap around the top of the foot of the wearer and the back of heel portion of the footwear and fasten to the foot and the footwear. 
     
     
         3 . The article of any of  claims 1 , further comprises a sheath configured to position around the heel of the footwear, wherein the first and second ends of said elongated member are configured to secure to said sheath. 
     
     
         4 . An article for footwear with heels comprises
 an elongated member comprising a first end and a second end, and an inner surface proximal to a wearer of the article and an outer surface distal to the wearer wherein the first and second ends of said elongated member are joined together via a connecting means, wherein the elongated member is configured to encircle the wearer's foot and the footwear by contacting a top of the foot and a back of a heel portion of the footwear.   
     
     
         5 . The article of  claim 4 , wherein said elongated member further comprises a length adjustable means for flexible length adjustment thereof to permit said elongated member to wrap around the top of the foot of the wearer and the back of heel portion of the footwear and fasten to the foot and the footwear. 
     
     
         6 . The article of any of  claims 1 , wherein the elongated member further comprises a bridging body. 
     
     
         7 . The article of any of  claims 1 , wherein said aesthetic member is configured to cover said elongated member entirely. 
     
     
         8 . The article of any of  claims 1 , wherein said aesthetic member is configured to cover said elongated member partially. 
     
     
         9 . The article of any of  claims 1 , wherein said elongated member is a band, a chain, a cord or a combination thereof. 
     
     
         10 . The article of any of  claims 1 , wherein said attachment means and connecting means comprises hooks, buttons, snaps, hook and loop, magnets, clips, clasps, lobster clasps, rings, buckles or a combination thereof.