Shoe strapping system

Abstract

A strapping system for a split sole ballet shoe having an elastic arch includes at least one elongated strap having first and second ends connected with the shoe upper on opposite sides of the upper. At least one strap end is removably connected with the upper via a fastening assembly including a fastener. A plurality of connectors is provided in longitudinally spaced relation on the upper so that the strap fastener may be connected with a selected connector to adjust the strap and comfortably retain the shoe on the foot of the wearer.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A shoe strapping system, comprising
 (a) a ballet shoe having a longitudinal axis and including a flexible upper, spaced sole portions, and an elastic arch section connected with said upper and extending between said sole portions;   (b) at least one elongated strap having first and second ends connected with said shoe upper at opposite side portions thereof;   (c) a fastening assembly for removably connecting at least one of said strap ends with the shoe upper, said fastening assembly including
 (1) a plurality of connectors arranged in spaced relation on the shoe upper; and 
 (2) a fastener connected with said strap adjacent to said strap one end, said fastener being removably connected with a selected connector to adjust the strap and accommodate the elasticity of said arch section to comfortably retain the shoe on the foot of the wearer. 
   
     
     
         2 . A shoe strapping system as defined in  claim 1 , wherein said strap is formed of an elastic material. 
     
     
         3 . A shoe strapping system as defined in  claim 1 , wherein said strap has an adjustable length. 
     
     
         4 . A shoe strapping system as defined in  claim 1 , wherein said connectors comprise a plurality of recesses. 
     
     
         5 . A shoe strapping system as defined in  claim 4 , wherein said recesses comprise through openings. 
     
     
         6 . A shoe strapping system as defined in  claim 5 , wherein said fastener comprises a button which passes through one of said through openings and is retained in the shoe upper. 
     
     
         7 . A shoe strapping system as defined in  claim 4 , wherein said fastener comprises a snap which is snap fit within said recess. 
     
     
         8 . A shoe strapping system as defined in  claim 1 , wherein said connectors are connected with an upper edge of the shoe upper and are spaced longitudinally along a lateral portion of the upper. 
     
     
         9 . A shoe strapping system as defined in  claim 1 , wherein said connectors comprise a plurality of loops and said fastener comprises a hook having an end portion which passes through one of said loops and which is retained on the shoe upper. 
     
     
         10 . A shoe strapping system as defined in  claim 1 , wherein a plurality of straps is provided. 
     
     
         11 . A shoe strapping system as defined in  claim 1 , wherein a first end of said strap is permanently connected with a medial side of the shoe upper and said strap includes a fastener adjustably connected with said strap adjacent to a second end for removably and adjustably connecting said second end with the shoe upper.