摘要 |
A protective cover or overshoe (11) for a spiked sports shoe (15) or the like is disclosed. The purpose of the cover or overshoe is to prevent damage to the floor or other walking surfaces caused by wearing an otherwise unprotected spike shoe. The cover or overshoe is capable of removable fitment to the spiked shoe and comprises a sole portion (12) to accommodate the spikes of the shoe and to isolate them from the surface on which the wearer is standing or walking, and attachment means, e.g. toe cap (13) and heel support (22) for removably securing the cover or overshoe comprises a sole portion or portions having a substantially flat underneath surface and an upper surface contoured to accommodate the spikes of the sports shoe without the spikes penetrating the sole portion. Alternatively, the upper surface of the cover or overshoe is provided with an insert of softer material (23), e.g. foam latex rubber to receive the spikes. In a further embodiment of the invention, there is disclosed a shoe/cover combination.
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