(19)
(11) EP 0 281 409 A3

(12) EUROPEAN PATENT APPLICATION

(88) Date of publication A3:
05.09.1990 Bulletin 1990/36

(43) Date of publication A2:
07.09.1988 Bulletin 1988/36

(21) Application number: 88301895.4

(22) Date of filing: 04.03.1988
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)4: A41D 17/00, A43B 23/06
(84) Designated Contracting States:
AT FR GB IT

(30) Priority: 04.03.1987 AU 668/87

(71) Applicant: Datson, Ian Arnold
Cumberland Park South Australia (AU)

(72) Inventor:
  • Datson, Ian Arnold
    Cumberland Park South Australia (AU)

(74) Representative: Quest, Barry et al
Wilson, Gunn, M'Caw, 41-51 Royal Exchange, Cross Street
Manchester M2 7BD
Manchester M2 7BD (GB)


(56) References cited: : 
   
       


    (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.







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