Footwear Cover

Abstract

The object of this invention is to provide a cover for a shoe which prolongs the life or modifies the physical characteristics of the area which the cover protects. In some embodiments the cover encompasses at least a portion of the upper toe region, in other embodiments the cover encompasses at least a portion of the outsole, and in other embodiments the cover encompasses at least a portion of both the upper toe region and the outsole. Various embodiments of the cover are made of different of materials and textured features in order to alter traction coefficients and prolonging the life of the shoe. In some embodiments the cover is permanently attached to the shoe and in other embodiments the cover is removable. In some embodiments the cover is made of a flexible material and in others it is ridged.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A footwear kit comprising:
 at least one footwear cover for covering at least a portion of a shoe;   wherein said shoe comprises an upper;   wherein said upper comprises a toe region;   wherein said footwear cover is attached to and covers at least a portion of said toe region;   wherein said footwear cover has different physical characteristics from said toe region.   
     
     
         2 . Said footwear kit according to  claim 1 , wherein said shoe further comprises an outsole, and wherein said footwear cover is further attached to and covers at least a portion of said outsole. 
     
     
         3 . Said footwear kit according to  claim 2 , wherein said footwear cover has different physical characteristics from said outsole. 
     
     
         4 . Said footwear kit according to  claim 1 , wherein said footwear cover further comprises textures which vary a coefficient of friction of said footwear cover. 
     
     
         5 . Said footwear kit according to  claim 1 , wherein said footwear cover is removably attached by a fastener selected from the group consisting of adhesive, magnet, hook and pile, nipple and eyelet, fastening ridge, rivet, pocket, and combinations thereof. 
     
     
         6 . Said footwear kit according to  claim 1 , wherein said footwear cover comprises at least a first and second layer, and wherein said first and second layer have different physical characteristics. 
     
     
         7 . Said footwear kit according to  claim 1 , wherein said footwear cover comprises at least a first and second area, and wherein said first and second areas have different physical characteristics. 
     
     
         8 . A footwear kit comprising:
 at least one footwear cover for covering at least a portion of a shoe;   wherein said shoe comprises an upper and an outsole;   wherein said upper comprises a toe region;   wherein said footwear cover is attached to and covers at least a portion of said toe region and said outsole.   
     
     
         9 . Said footwear kit according to  claim 8 , wherein said footwear cover is removably attached by a fastener selected from the group consisting of adhesive, magnet, hook and pile, nipple and eyelet, fastening ridge, rivet, pocket, and combinations thereof. 
     
     
         10 . Said footwear kit according to  claim 8 , wherein the material of said footwear cover is selected from the group consisting of plastic, leather, rubber, metal, wood, and combinations thereof. 
     
     
         11 . Said footwear kit according to  claim 8 , wherein said footwear cover is a fabric that fits a variety of different areas. 
     
     
         12 . Said footwear kit according to  claim 8 , wherein the bottom of said outsole includes a recess and said footwear cover is attached within said recess. 
     
     
         13 . A footwear kit comprising:
 a left and right shoe;   wherein said left and right shoe each comprise an upper;   wherein said upper comprises a toe region;   at least one footwear cover for covering at least a portion of either said left or said right shoe;   wherein said footwear cover is attached to and covers at least a portion of said toe region;   wherein said footwear cover has different physical characteristics from said toe region.   
     
     
         14 . Said footwear kit according to  claim 13 , wherein said shoe further comprises an outsole and wherein said footwear cover is further fastened to and covers at least a portion of said outsole. 
     
     
         15 . Said footwear kit according to  claim 14 , wherein said footwear cover has different physical characteristic from said outsole. 
     
     
         16 . Said footwear kit according to  claim 13 , wherein said footwear cover is removably attached by a fastener selected from the group consisting of adhesive, magnet, hook and pile, nipple and eyelet, fastening ridge, rivet, pocket, and combinations thereof. 
     
     
         17 . Said footwear kit according to  claim 13 , further comprising:
 at least a first and second footwear cover;   wherein said first and second footwear covers have different physical characteristics.   
     
     
         18 . Said footwear kit according to  claim 11 , further comprising:
 at least a first and second footwear cover;   wherein said first footwear cover has a shape which is designed to fit said right shoe and said second footwear cover has a shape which is designed to fit said left shoe.   
     
     
         19 . Said footwear kit according to  claim 13 , wherein said footwear cover comprises at least a first and second area, and wherein said first and second areas have different physical characteristics. 
     
     
         20 . Said footwear kit according to  claim 13 , wherein said footwear cover further comprises textures which vary a coefficient of friction of said footwear cover.