Shoe Securing System and Method

Abstract

Shoe securing apparatus including multiple straps adjustably coupled together where a first support strap is configured to extent between one of the shoe counter or back and insole and the shoe shank and insole and the second locking strap is configured to extend between the other.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A removable shoe foot securing system for a shoe having an open configuration and including a heel, shank, upper, vamp, and opening between the upper and the vamp, the system including:
 a support strap (SS) having a width and length between a SS first end and a SS second end, the SS minimum length sized to extend about the shoe upper and wearer's foot upon insertion therein so the SS first end and the SS second end reach the shoe opening when the support strap is wrapped about the shoe upper and wearer's foot upon insertion therein; and   a locking strap (LS) have a width and a length between a LS first end and a LS second end, the LS minimum length sized to at least encircle the shoe about the shank, upper, and wearer's foot upon insertion therein and a releasably securable locking mechanism to maintain a set length about the shank, upper, and wearer's foot upon insertion therein,   wherein the LS first end slidably engages one of the SS first end and the SS second end and the LS second end slidably engages the other one of the SS first end and the SS second end.   
     
     
         2 . The removable shoe foot securing system of  claim 1 , wherein the shoe heel raises the shank above one of the shoe toe spring and the front bottom. 
     
     
         3 . The removable shoe foot securing system of  claim 1 , wherein one of the SS first end and the SS second end includes at least one slit sized to enable one of the LS first end and the LS second end to slidably pass therethrough and the other one of the SS first end and the SS second end includes at least one slit sized to enable the other one of the LS first end and the LS second end to slidably pass therethrough. 
     
     
         4 . The removable shoe foot securing system of  claim 1 , wherein one of the SS first end and the SS second end includes at least two slits forming a slot sized to enable one of the LS first end and the LS second end to slidably pass therethrough and the other one of the SS first end and the SS second end includes at least two slits forming a slot sized to enable the other one of the LS first end and the LS second end to slidably pass therethrough. 
     
     
         5 . The removable shoe foot securing system of  claim 1 , wherein the support strap is formed primarily of a car seat belt material. 
     
     
         6 . The removable shoe foot securing system of  claim 5 , wherein the locking strap is formed primarily of a car seat belt material. 
     
     
         7 . The removable shoe foot securing system of  claim 1 , wherein one of the SS first end and the SS second end includes at least one slit sized to enable one of the LS first end and the LS second end to slidably pass therethrough and the other one of the SS first end and the SS second end is variable in length and forms an opening sized to enable the other one of the LS first end and the LS second end to slidably pass therethrough. 
     
     
         8 . The removable shoe foot securing system of  claim 1 , wherein one of the SS first end and the SS second end includes at least two slits forming a slot sized to enable one of the LS first end and the LS second end to slidably pass therethrough and the other one of the SS first end and the SS second end is variable in length and forms an opening sized to enable the other one of the LS first end and the LS second end to slidably pass therethrough. 
     
     
         9 . The removable shoe foot securing system of  claim 1 , wherein one of the SS first end and the SS second end is variable in length and forms an opening sized to enable one of the LS first end and the LS second end to slidably pass therethrough and the other one of the SS first end and the SS second end is variable in length and forms an opening sized to enable the other one of the LS first end and the LS second end to slidably pass therethrough. 
     
     
         10 . The removable shoe foot securing system of  claim 1 , wherein one of the LS first end and the LS second end includes one of a loop or a ring where the loop or the ring opening is sized to enable the other one of the LS first end and the LS second end to pass therethrough. 
     
     
         11 . The removable shoe foot securing system of  claim 1 , wherein one of the LS first end and the LS second end includes a first locking section with tab securable and releasably lockable to a portion of a second locking section to adjust the overall length of the locking strap when securing a wearer's foot upon insertion therein. 
     
     
         12 . The removable shoe foot securing system of  claim 10 , wherein one of the LS first end and the LS second end includes a first locking section with tab securable and releasably lockable to a portion of a second locking section to adjust the overall length of the locking strap when securing a wearer's foot upon insertion therein. 
     
     
         13 . A removable shoe foot securing system for a shoe having an open configuration and including a heel, shank, upper, vamp, and opening between the upper and the vamp, the system including:
 a support strap (SS) having a width and length between a SS first end and a SS second end, the SS minimum length sized to at least encircle the shoe about the shank, upper, and wearer's foot upon insertion therein; and   a locking strap (LS) have a width and a length between a LS first end and a LS second end, the LS minimum length sized to extend about the shoe upper and wearer's foot upon insertion therein so the LS first end and the LS second end reach the shoe opening when the locking strap is wrapped about the shoe upper and a releasably securable locking mechanism to maintain a set length about the shoe upper and wearer's foot upon insertion therein,   wherein the LS first end slidably engages one of the SS first end and the SS second end and the LS second end slidably engages the other one of the SS first end and the SS second end.   
     
     
         14 . The removable shoe foot securing system of  claim 13 , wherein one of the SS first end and the SS second end includes at least one slit sized to enable one of the LS first end and the LS second end to slidably pass therethrough and the other one of the SS first end and the SS second end includes at least one slit sized to enable the other one of the LS first end and the LS second end to slidably pass therethrough. 
     
     
         15 . The removable shoe foot securing system of  claim 13 , wherein one of the SS first end and the SS second end includes at least two slits forming a slot sized to enable one of the LS first end and the LS second end to slidably pass therethrough and the other one of the SS first end and the SS second end includes at least two slits forming a slot sized to enable the other one of the LS first end and the LS second end to slidably pass therethrough. 
     
     
         16 . The removable shoe foot securing system of  claim 13 , wherein the support strap is formed primarily of a car seat belt material and the locking strap is formed primarily of a car seat belt material. 
     
     
         17 . The removable shoe foot securing system of  claim 13 , wherein one of the SS first end and the SS second end includes at least two slits forming a slot sized to enable one of the LS first end and the LS second end to slidably pass therethrough and the other one of the SS first end and the SS second end is variable in length and forms an opening sized to enable the other one of the LS first end and the LS second end to slidably pass therethrough. 
     
     
         18 . The removable shoe foot securing system of  claim 13 , wherein one of the SS first end and the SS second end is variable in length and forms an opening sized to enable one of the LS first end and the LS second end to slidably pass therethrough and the other one of the SS first end and the SS second end is variable in length and forms an opening sized to enable the other one of the LS first end and the LS second end to slidably pass therethrough. 
     
     
         19 . The removable shoe foot securing system of  claim 13 , wherein one of the LS first end and the LS second end includes one of a loop or a ring where the loop or the ring opening is sized to enable the other one of the LS first end and the LS second end to pass therethrough. 
     
     
         20 . The removable shoe foot securing system of  claim 19 , wherein one of the LS first end and the LS second end includes a first locking section with tab securable and releasably lockable to a portion of a second locking section to adjust the overall length of the locking strap when securing a wearer's foot upon insertion therein.