EP2348908A1 - Shoes with removable decorative appliques - Google Patents

Shoes with removable decorative appliques

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EP2348908A1
EP2348908A1 EP09774571A EP09774571A EP2348908A1 EP 2348908 A1 EP2348908 A1 EP 2348908A1 EP 09774571 A EP09774571 A EP 09774571A EP 09774571 A EP09774571 A EP 09774571A EP 2348908 A1 EP2348908 A1 EP 2348908A1
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shoe
covers
present
cover
removable
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Dina Ortner
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B3/00—Footwear characterised by the shape or the use
    • A43B3/24—Collapsible or convertible
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B1/00—Footwear characterised by the material
    • A43B1/0054—Footwear characterised by the material provided with magnets, magnetic parts or magnetic substances
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B1/00—Footwear characterised by the material
    • A43B1/0081—Footwear characterised by the material made at least partially of hook-and-loop type material 
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B23/00—Uppers; Boot legs; Stiffeners; Other single parts of footwear
    • A43B23/24—Ornamental buckles; Other ornaments for shoes without fastening function
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B3/00—Footwear characterised by the shape or the use
    • A43B3/0036—Footwear characterised by the shape or the use characterised by a special shape or design
    • A43B3/0078—Footwear characterised by the shape or the use characterised by a special shape or design provided with logos, letters, signatures or the like decoration
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43C—FASTENINGS OR ATTACHMENTS OF FOOTWEAR; LACES IN GENERAL
    • A43C11/00—Other fastenings specially adapted for shoes
    • A43C11/06—Snap-button fastenings
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43C—FASTENINGS OR ATTACHMENTS OF FOOTWEAR; LACES IN GENERAL
    • A43C11/00—Other fastenings specially adapted for shoes
    • A43C11/12—Slide or glide fastenings

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  • the present invention relates, generally, to shoes and, more specifically, to shoes having replaceable decorative members, in which the style of the shoe can be changed as desired by the user.
  • the present invention provides a shoe having multiple changeable top, side and rear decorative covers providing for changing the style and appearance of a shoe, wherein a user can selectively replace the top, side or rear cover from a plurality of top, side or rear covers.
  • the shoe and top cover have attachment means for releasably fixing the top, side and rear cover to the shoe.
  • the removable top, side and rear can be swapped with different colors and textures to create interesting new looks using the same base shoe.
  • the present invention further provides that the shoe can have an open toe top with a plurality of top covers providing means for changing the shoe appearance using any appropriate fastener taken from the group of hook-and-loop, snap, hook, zipper or magnet for attaching the top cover or overlays to the shoe.
  • a primary object of the present invention is to provide shoes having a plurality of replaceable covers and overlays whereby the appearance and style of the shoe can be selectively changed at the user's discretion.
  • a further object of the present invention is to provide a shoe having a plurality of overlays and toe covers with fasteners taken from the group of hook and loop, zippers, snaps, hooks and magnets.
  • An additional object of the present invention is to provide shoe toe covers whereby the appearance of the shoe can be changed by replacing the toe cover from a plurality of toe cover appliques.
  • the present invention provides a shoe having sectional overlays and toe covers, wherein the style of the shoe can be changed as desired by the user.
  • the shoe sectional overlays and toe covers have corresponding fasteners for releasably fixing the overlays and toe cover appliques to the shoe, so that at least one of the shoe sectional overlays and/or toe covers can be swapped with different colors and textures for creating interesting new looks using the same base shoe.
  • interior magnets also be included for applying magnetic therapy to the foot within each shoe.
  • FIG. 1 is an overview of shoes having the removable decorative appliques of the present invention, in use
  • FIG. 2 is a detailed overview of shoes having the removable decorative appliques of the present invention, in use;
  • FIG. 3 is a perspective view of shoes having the removable decorative appliques of the present invention.
  • FIG. 3 A is a further perspective view of shoes having the removable decorative appliques of the present invention.
  • FIG. 3 B is a further perspective view of shoes having the removable decorative appliques of the present invention.
  • FIG. 3C is a further perspective view of shoes having the removable decorative appliques of the present invention.
  • FIG. 4 is an exploded view of shoes having the removable decorative appliques of the present invention.
  • FIG. 4A is a further exploded view of shoes having the removable decorative appliques of the present invention.
  • FIG. 4B is a further exploded view of shoes having the removable decorative appliques of the present invention.
  • FIG. 4C is a further exploded view of shoes having the removable decorative appliques of the present invention.
  • FIG. 5 is a detailed view of shoes having the removable decorative appliques of the present invention.
  • FIG. 6 is a perspective view of shoes having the removable decorative appliques of the present invention
  • FIG. 7 is a detailed view of shoes having the removable decorative appliques of the present invention
  • FIG. 8 is an exploded view of shoes having the removable decorative appliques of the present invention.
  • FIG. 9 is a detailed view of shoes having the removable decorative appliques of the present invention.
  • FIG. 10 is an exploded view of shoes having the removable decorative appliques of the present invention.
  • FIG. 11 is a side view of shoes having the removable decorative appliques of the present invention further including magnetic therapy for feet;
  • FIG. 12 A is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of shoes having the removable decorative appliques of the present invention, in use;
  • FIG. 12B is a perspective view of the preferred embodiment of FIG. 12A of shoes having the removable decorative appliques of the present invention.
  • FIG. 1 is an overview of the shoes having the removable decorative appliques of the present invention 10, in use. More particularly, illustrated is a shoe 12 having multiple changeable top 14, side 16 and rear 18 decorative covers providing for changing the style and appearance of a shoe 12 whereby a user 20 can selectively replace the top 14, side 16 and rear 18 cover from a plurality of covers 11 stored in a storage box 22.
  • the shoe 12 and covers 11 having attachment means for releasably fixing to said shoe 12.
  • the removable decorative covers 11 can be swapped with different colors and textures to create interesting new looks using the same base shoe 12.
  • FIG. 2 is a detailed overview of the present invention 10, in use, with a high heel style shoe 12.
  • the removable covers 11 can be swapped with different colors and textures using the same base shoe 12.
  • the fasteners can be snaps 24, magnetic 26, zippers 28 or hook and loop elements 30.
  • FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the present invention 10, which is shown as having shoe 12 with top covers 14 and with choices of style "A" 32, style "B” 34, style “C” 36, style “D” 38 and style "E” 40.
  • FIGS. 3 A and 3 B are each perspective views of the present invention 10 taken from FIG. 3, and which is shown as having a shoe 12 with multiple changeable side decorative covers 16 providing for changing the style and appearance of a shoe, so that a user can selectively replace the side cover 16 from a plurality of such side covers.
  • Side cover 16 is shown being secured to the shoe 12 with hook-and-loop fasteners 30.
  • Other fastener elements 42 that may be employed are snaps 24, magnets 26 and zippers 28.
  • FIG. 3 C is a further perspective view of the present invention 10 taken from FIG. 3, and which is shown as having a shoe 12 with multiple changeable rear decorative covers 18 providing for changing the style and appearance of a shoe, so that a user can selectively replace the rear cover 18 from a plurality of rear covers 18. Shown is a rear cover 18 being secured to the shoe 12 with hook-and-loop fasteners 30. Other fastener elements 42 that may be employed are snaps 24, magnets 26 and zippers 28.
  • FIG. 4 is an exploded view of the present invention comprising a shoe 12 having top aperture 13 with multiple changeable top decorative covers 14 providing for changing the style and appearance of a shoe, so that a user can selectively replace the top cover 14 from a plurality of top covers 14.
  • shoe 12 has a body portion with top aperture 13 having circumferential fastening elements, whereby top cover 14 having mating fastening elements covers top aperture 13.
  • top cover 14 fasten- able to shoe 12 via snap fasteners 24 with other fastening elements 42 that can alternately be employed as fastening elements including hook-and-loop fasteners 30 and zippers 28.
  • the removable top can be swapped with different colors and textures to create interesting new looks using the same base shoe 12.
  • FIGS. 4 A are exploded views of the present invention showing shoe 12 having a plurality of side covers 16 having different decorative designs 44 including style "1" 46, style "2" 48, style "3” 50 and style "4" 52; the removable side 16 can be swapped with different colors and textures, as explained herein, using the same base shoe 12.
  • FIG. 4C is a further exploded view of the present invention 10 showing shoe 12 having a plurality of rear covers 18 with different decorative designs 44, including style "1" 46, style "2" 48, style "3" 50 and style "4" 52..
  • the removable rear cover 18 can be swapped with different colors and textures the same base shoe 12.
  • FIG. 5 is a detailed view of the present invention 10 showing the concept of how a uwer can selectively replace the top cover 14 from a plurality of top covers.
  • the shoe 12 and top cover 14 having mating snap attachment means 24 for releasably fixing top cover 14 to shoe 12.
  • the removable top 14 can be swapped with different colors and textures using the same base shoe 12.
  • FIGS. 6 and 7 present views of the present invention 10 showing how a user can selectively replace the top cover 14 from a plurality of top covers 14.
  • the shoe 12 and top cover 14 having mating hook-and-loop fastener means 30 for releasably fixing top cover 14 to shoe 12.
  • the removable top 14 can be swapped with different colors and textures using the same base shoe 12.
  • FIGS. 8 and 9 present views of the present invention 10 illustrating the manner by which a user can selectively replace the top cover 14 from a plurality of top covers.
  • the shoe 12 and top cover 14 having mating zipper means 28 for releasably fixing said top cover 14 to said shoe 12.
  • the removable top 14 can be swapped with different colors and textures using the same base shoe 12.
  • FIG. 10 is an exploded view of the present invention 10 illustrating how a user can selectively replace the top cover 14 from a plurality of top covers. Shoe 12 and top cover 14 having mating magnetic means 26 for releasably fixing said top cover 14 to said shoe 12.
  • removable top 14 can be swapped with different colors and textures using the same base shoe 12.
  • FIG. 11 is a side view of the present invention 10 presents a particularly preferred embodiment in which the invention includes magnetic therapy for feet.
  • the user can selectively replace the top cover 14 from a plurality of top covers, with shoe 12 and top cover 14 having mating snap means 24 for releasably fixing top cover 14 to shoe 12.
  • Interiorly positioned therapeutic magnets 46 may also be provided to present magnetic therapy 48 to the foot.
  • FIG. 12 is an illustrative view of another element of the present invention 10, in use, wherein there is a removable peep toe shoe 50 with high heel style shoe, as well as being provided in other style shoes.
  • the removable peep toe tip 52 can be swapped with different colors and textures to create using the same base shoe or left off the shoe, thereby allowing the toes to be open and visible.
  • FIG. 12A is an illustrative view of another element of the present invention 10, in use, wherein the removable peep toe shoe 50 with, for example, a high heel style shoe, is provided.
  • the removable peep toe tip 52 can be secured using any of suitable fastener element 42.
  • FIG. 12B is an illustrative view of another preferred embodiment of the present invention, having a removable peep toe shoe 50 with high heel style shoe, as shown in FIG. 12 A.
  • the removable toe tip 52 can be swapped with different colors and textures using the same base shoe or left off the shoe, allowing the toes to be open and visible. While only several embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be obvious to those skilled in the art that many modifications may be made to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope thereof.

Abstract

A shoe with removable decorative appliqués includes a top portion, a rear portion, a toe portion, two side portions and a plurality of covers for the top portion, the rear portion, the toe portion and the two side portions of the shoe, along with a device for being able to releasably attach at least one cover of the plurality of covers to at least one portion of the shoe for permitting alteration of decorative features of said shoe. The covers may be of varying colors and textures and, in a particularly preferred embodiment, one or more covers may be provided with a magnet for providing magnetic therapy to the wearer. The releasable attachment device may, for example, include a zipper, magnet, hook-and-loop fastener or snaps.

Description

SHOES WITH REMOVABLE DECORATIVE APPLIQUES
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Technical Field of the Invention
The present invention relates, generally, to shoes and, more specifically, to shoes having replaceable decorative members, in which the style of the shoe can be changed as desired by the user.
More particularly, the present invention provides a shoe having multiple changeable top, side and rear decorative covers providing for changing the style and appearance of a shoe, wherein a user can selectively replace the top, side or rear cover from a plurality of top, side or rear covers.
The shoe and top cover have attachment means for releasably fixing the top, side and rear cover to the shoe. The removable top, side and rear can be swapped with different colors and textures to create interesting new looks using the same base shoe.
The present invention further provides that the shoe can have an open toe top with a plurality of top covers providing means for changing the shoe appearance using any appropriate fastener taken from the group of hook-and-loop, snap, hook, zipper or magnet for attaching the top cover or overlays to the shoe.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
A primary object of the present invention is to provide shoes having a plurality of replaceable covers and overlays whereby the appearance and style of the shoe can be selectively changed at the user's discretion.
An additional object of the present invention is to provide shoes having covers and overlays with one of a mating fastener incorporated thereon. Still another object of the present invention is to provide toe-covers for a toe cover aperture having a corresponding fastener member forming an integral part therewith whereby the toe cover can be releasably attached to a toe cover aperture.
A further object of the present invention is to provide a shoe having a plurality of overlays and toe covers with fasteners taken from the group of hook and loop, zippers, snaps, hooks and magnets.
An additional object of the present invention is to provide shoe toe covers whereby the appearance of the shoe can be changed by replacing the toe cover from a plurality of toe cover appliques.
The foregoing and related objects are accomplished by the present invention, which provides a shoe having sectional overlays and toe covers, wherein the style of the shoe can be changed as desired by the user. The shoe sectional overlays and toe covers have corresponding fasteners for releasably fixing the overlays and toe cover appliques to the shoe, so that at least one of the shoe sectional overlays and/or toe covers can be swapped with different colors and textures for creating interesting new looks using the same base shoe.
In a preferred embodiment, interior magnets also be included for applying magnetic therapy to the foot within each shoe.
Other objects and features of the present invention will become apparent when considered in view of the following detailed description of the invention, which provides certain preferred embodiments and examples of the present invention.
It should, however, be noted that the accompanying drawing figures and detailed description thereof is intended to discuss and explain only certain embodiments of the claimed invention and is not intended as a means for defining the limits and scope of the invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING FIGURES
In the drawing, wherein similar reference numerals denote similar features throughout the several views:
FIG. 1 is an overview of shoes having the removable decorative appliques of the present invention, in use;
FIG. 2 is a detailed overview of shoes having the removable decorative appliques of the present invention, in use;
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of shoes having the removable decorative appliques of the present invention;
FIG. 3 A is a further perspective view of shoes having the removable decorative appliques of the present invention;
FIG. 3 B is a further perspective view of shoes having the removable decorative appliques of the present invention;
FIG. 3C is a further perspective view of shoes having the removable decorative appliques of the present invention;
FIG. 4 is an exploded view of shoes having the removable decorative appliques of the present invention;
FIG. 4A is a further exploded view of shoes having the removable decorative appliques of the present invention;
FIG. 4B is a further exploded view of shoes having the removable decorative appliques of the present invention;
FIG. 4C is a further exploded view of shoes having the removable decorative appliques of the present invention;
FIG. 5 is a detailed view of shoes having the removable decorative appliques of the present invention;
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of shoes having the removable decorative appliques of the present invention; FIG. 7 is a detailed view of shoes having the removable decorative appliques of the present invention;
FIG. 8 is an exploded view of shoes having the removable decorative appliques of the present invention;
FIG. 9 is a detailed view of shoes having the removable decorative appliques of the present invention;
FIG. 10 is an exploded view of shoes having the removable decorative appliques of the present invention;
FIG. 11 is a side view of shoes having the removable decorative appliques of the present invention further including magnetic therapy for feet;
FIG. 12 A is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of shoes having the removable decorative appliques of the present invention, in use; and,
FIG. 12B is a perspective view of the preferred embodiment of FIG. 12A of shoes having the removable decorative appliques of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF TFIE DRAWING FIGURES AND PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
Turning now, in detail, to a description of the drawing figures, FIG. 1 is an overview of the shoes having the removable decorative appliques of the present invention 10, in use. More particularly, illustrated is a shoe 12 having multiple changeable top 14, side 16 and rear 18 decorative covers providing for changing the style and appearance of a shoe 12 whereby a user 20 can selectively replace the top 14, side 16 and rear 18 cover from a plurality of covers 11 stored in a storage box 22. The shoe 12 and covers 11 having attachment means for releasably fixing to said shoe 12. The removable decorative covers 11 can be swapped with different colors and textures to create interesting new looks using the same base shoe 12. FIG. 2 is a detailed overview of the present invention 10, in use, with a high heel style shoe 12. The removable covers 11 can be swapped with different colors and textures using the same base shoe 12. The fasteners can be snaps 24, magnetic 26, zippers 28 or hook and loop elements 30.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the present invention 10, which is shown as having shoe 12 with top covers 14 and with choices of style "A" 32, style "B" 34, style "C" 36, style "D" 38 and style "E" 40.
FIGS. 3 A and 3 B are each perspective views of the present invention 10 taken from FIG. 3, and which is shown as having a shoe 12 with multiple changeable side decorative covers 16 providing for changing the style and appearance of a shoe, so that a user can selectively replace the side cover 16 from a plurality of such side covers. Side cover 16 is shown being secured to the shoe 12 with hook-and-loop fasteners 30. Other fastener elements 42 that may be employed are snaps 24, magnets 26 and zippers 28.
FIG. 3 C is a further perspective view of the present invention 10 taken from FIG. 3, and which is shown as having a shoe 12 with multiple changeable rear decorative covers 18 providing for changing the style and appearance of a shoe, so that a user can selectively replace the rear cover 18 from a plurality of rear covers 18. Shown is a rear cover 18 being secured to the shoe 12 with hook-and-loop fasteners 30. Other fastener elements 42 that may be employed are snaps 24, magnets 26 and zippers 28.
FIG. 4 is an exploded view of the present invention comprising a shoe 12 having top aperture 13 with multiple changeable top decorative covers 14 providing for changing the style and appearance of a shoe, so that a user can selectively replace the top cover 14 from a plurality of top covers 14. As illustrated in FIG. 4, shoe 12 has a body portion with top aperture 13 having circumferential fastening elements, whereby top cover 14 having mating fastening elements covers top aperture 13. Depicted is top cover 14 fasten- able to shoe 12 via snap fasteners 24 with other fastening elements 42 that can alternately be employed as fastening elements including hook-and-loop fasteners 30 and zippers 28. The removable top can be swapped with different colors and textures to create interesting new looks using the same base shoe 12.
FIGS. 4 A are exploded views of the present invention showing shoe 12 having a plurality of side covers 16 having different decorative designs 44 including style "1" 46, style "2" 48, style "3" 50 and style "4" 52; the removable side 16 can be swapped with different colors and textures, as explained herein, using the same base shoe 12.
FIG. 4C is a further exploded view of the present invention 10 showing shoe 12 having a plurality of rear covers 18 with different decorative designs 44, including style "1" 46, style "2" 48, style "3" 50 and style "4" 52.. The removable rear cover 18 can be swapped with different colors and textures the same base shoe 12.
FIG. 5 is a detailed view of the present invention 10 showing the concept of how a uwer can selectively replace the top cover 14 from a plurality of top covers. The shoe 12 and top cover 14 having mating snap attachment means 24 for releasably fixing top cover 14 to shoe 12. The removable top 14 can be swapped with different colors and textures using the same base shoe 12.
FIGS. 6 and 7 present views of the present invention 10 showing how a user can selectively replace the top cover 14 from a plurality of top covers 14. The shoe 12 and top cover 14 having mating hook-and-loop fastener means 30 for releasably fixing top cover 14 to shoe 12. The removable top 14 can be swapped with different colors and textures using the same base shoe 12.
FIGS. 8 and 9 present views of the present invention 10 illustrating the manner by which a user can selectively replace the top cover 14 from a plurality of top covers. The shoe 12 and top cover 14 having mating zipper means 28 for releasably fixing said top cover 14 to said shoe 12. The removable top 14 can be swapped with different colors and textures using the same base shoe 12. FIG. 10 is an exploded view of the present invention 10 illustrating how a user can selectively replace the top cover 14 from a plurality of top covers. Shoe 12 and top cover 14 having mating magnetic means 26 for releasably fixing said top cover 14 to said shoe 12. As with the other disclosed embodiments of the present invention, removable top 14 can be swapped with different colors and textures using the same base shoe 12.
FIG. 11 is a side view of the present invention 10 presents a particularly preferred embodiment in which the invention includes magnetic therapy for feet. In this embodiment, the user can selectively replace the top cover 14 from a plurality of top covers, with shoe 12 and top cover 14 having mating snap means 24 for releasably fixing top cover 14 to shoe 12. Interiorly positioned therapeutic magnets 46 may also be provided to present magnetic therapy 48 to the foot.
FIG. 12 is an illustrative view of another element of the present invention 10, in use, wherein there is a removable peep toe shoe 50 with high heel style shoe, as well as being provided in other style shoes. The removable peep toe tip 52 can be swapped with different colors and textures to create using the same base shoe or left off the shoe, thereby allowing the toes to be open and visible.
FIG. 12A is an illustrative view of another element of the present invention 10, in use, wherein the removable peep toe shoe 50 with, for example, a high heel style shoe, is provided. The removable peep toe tip 52 can be secured using any of suitable fastener element 42.
Finally, FIG. 12B is an illustrative view of another preferred embodiment of the present invention, having a removable peep toe shoe 50 with high heel style shoe, as shown in FIG. 12 A. The removable toe tip 52 can be swapped with different colors and textures using the same base shoe or left off the shoe, allowing the toes to be open and visible. While only several embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be obvious to those skilled in the art that many modifications may be made to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope thereof.
List of Reference Numerals
10 Shoes with Interchangeable Appliques of the present invention
11 interchangeable cover
12 shoe
13 top aperture
14 top cover
16 side cover
18 rear cover
20 user
22 storage box
24 snap fastener
26 magnetic fastener
28 zipper fastener
30 hook-and-loop fastener
32 style "A"
34 style "B"
36 style "C"
38 style "D"
40 style "E"
42 fastener element
44 decorative design
46 therapeutic magnet
48 magnetic foot therapy
50 peep toe shoe
52 peep toe tip

Claims

Claims
1. A shoe, comprising: a top portion; a rear portion; a toe portion; two side portions; a plurality of covers for said top portion, said rear portion, said toe portion and said two side portions; and, means for releasably attaching at least one cover of said plurality of covers to at least one of said top portion, said rear portion, said toe portion and at least one side portion of said two side portions of said shoe, thereby permitting alteration of decorative features of said shoe.
2. The shoe according to Claim 1, wherein said means for releasably attaching at least one cover of said plurality of covers includes snap attachments.
3. The shoe according to Claim 1, wherein said means for releasably attaching at least one cover of said plurality of covers includes hook-and-loop fasteners.
4. The shoe according to Claim 1, wherein said means for releasably attaching at least one cover of said plurality of covers includes a zipper.
5. The shoe according to Claim 1, wherein said means for releasably attaching at least one cover of said plurality of covers includes a magnetic attachment device.
6. The shoe according to Claim 1, wherein said plurality of covers includes at least one cover having at least one magnet for providing magnetic therapy for a foot of a wearer of said shoe.
7. The shoe according to Claim 1, wherein said plurality of covers includes a first set of covers with textures that have different textures from a second set of covers of said plurality of covers.
8. The shoe according to Claim 1, further comprising a removable peep toe.
9. The shoe according to Claim 14, further comprising a removable peep toe cover.
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