A shoe fastening device is arranged such that a protruding member disposed integrally on one of an upper cover and a band member is inserted into a receiving portion provided on the other of the upper cover and the band member to connect the band member and the upper cover, thereby fastening the upper...http://www.google.co.uk/patents/US5295315?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US5295315 - Shoe fastening device and plate-shaped member thereof
