Fastening article

Abstract

The present invention includes a fastening article for fastening shoes having eyelets. The article comprises an elastomeric strap member with a thin cross-sectional area having a first end and a second end. The first end and the second end define an aperture therein. The elastomeric strap member is proportionally sized to extend across a tongue area of said shoe and respectively align the first end aperture with a first eyelet of the shoe and the second end aperture with a second eyelet of said shoe. A first end fastening element attaches the first end of the strap member to the first eyelet. A second end fastening element attaches the second end of the strap member to the second eyelet. In operation, the article for fastening properly comfortably secures the shoe to a person.

1 . An article for fastening shoes having eyelets, comprising:
 an elastomeric strap member with a thin cross-sectional area having a first end and a second end, both said first end and said second end defining an aperture, said elastomeric strap member proportionally sized to extend across a tongue area of said shoe and respectively align said first end aperture with a first eyelet of said shoe and said second end aperture with a second eyelet of said shoe;   a first end fastening element attaches said first end of said strap member to said first eyelet; and   a second end fastening element attaches said second end of said strap member to said second eyelet,   wherein said article for fastening properly secures said shoe to a person.