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(11) | EP 0 281 409 A3 |
(12) | EUROPEAN PATENT APPLICATION |
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(54) | Gaiter |
(57) A boot or shoe has a gaiter, the lower end of which is permanently affixed by a waterproof
join to the boot or shoe's outer surface, circumscribing the said boot or shoe above
the sole. The gaiter has an opening extending down from the top, and a fastener, which
when closed helps to keep the gaiter in an upright position on the wearer's leg. A
gusset is disposed inwardly of the opening and forms a tubular shape when the fastener
is closed. A pull cord or other closure at the top of the gaiter is operable to constrict
the gaiter's upper periphery around the wearer's leg. This closure inhibits the flow
of water into the boot or shoe. When not required, the gaiter folds down around the
ankle of the wearer's leg. |