1. Field of the Invention
The field of invention relates to cleat guard apparatus, and more particularly pertains to a new and improved shoe cleat guard wherein the same is arranged to afford protection to underlying surfaces in mounting the guard structure to an associated athletic shoe having cleats and spikes.
2. Description of the Prior Art
Cleat guard structure of various types is available in the prior art and exemplified by the U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,872,273; 5,070,631; and 4,484,398 as examples, wherein the instant invention attempts to overcome deficiencies of the prior art by providing for a cleat guard structure arranged to be pierced by cleats of an associated shoe to insure securement and positioning of the cleats in a non-slip relationship relative to the guard structure and in this respect, the present invention substantially fulfills this need.