BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] It has been desired to provide shoes and carrying bags, which can readily be decorated. However in the past, it typically has been difficult to erase the decoration, so that they can be redecorated.

[0003] The present invention is provided to solve this and other problems.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0004] The features and advantages of the present invention will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art in view of the detailed description of the preferred embodiment, which is made with reference to the drawings, a brief description of which is provided below.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0005] Figure 1 is a side view of one embodiment of a decoratable shoe, and a stick of chalk, in accordance with the present invention; [0006] Figure 2 is a top view of the decoratable shoe of Figure 1; [0007] Figure 3A is a side view of a second embodiment of a decoratable shoe in accordance with the present invention; [0008] Figure 3B is a side view of a third embodiment of a decoratable shoe in accordance with the present invention; [0009] Figure 4 is a perspective view of a keychain eraser in accordance with the present invention; [0010] Figure 5 is a side view of one embodiment of a decoratable carrying bag, a stick of chalk, an eraser and a key chain, in accordance with the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF A PREFERRED EMBODIMENT [0011] Modifications and alternative embodiments of the invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art in view of the foregoing description. This description is to be construed as illustrative only, and is for the purpose of teaching those skilled in the art the best mode of carrying out the invention. The details of the structure and method may be varied substantially without departing from the spirit of the invention, and the exclusive use of all modifications which come within the scope of the appended claims is reserved.

[0012] Shoes 8 that people can decorate, and subsequently redecorate, are disclosed. The shoes 8 include a blackboard marking surface 10 (illustrated as diagonal lines). The marking surface 10 is formed by applying blackboard paint, blackboard vinyl, blackboard adhesive paper, or the like, to the shoe 8. Chalk 12, white or of different colors, is utilized to decorate the marking surface 10, such as by writing names of people and/or drawing pictures, such as a heart or a butterfly.

[0013] The shoes 8 can be any type of shoe, such as flip flop shoes 20 (Figures 1 and 2), platform shoes, platform flip flops, sandals, sneakers, gym shoes, high heels, oxfords, boots, or the like. The marking surface 10 can be located on various parts of the shoe, such as on a peripheral surface 24 of a sole 26 of the shoe (Figure 3A), or on an exposed surface 28 of an upper 30 of the shoe (Figure 3B).

In the case of flip flop shoes or sandals, the marking surface 10 can also be located on an exposed upper sole surface 32 of the sole 26 (Figure 2).

[0014] An eraser 16 including a keychain 18 is also provided, as shown in Figure 4.

[0015] A carrying bag 40 that people can decorate, and subsequently redecorate, is also disclosed. The carrying bag also includes the blackboard marking surface 10 (illustrated as diagonal lines). The chalk 12, white or of different colors, is also utilized to decorate the marking surface 10, such as by writing names of people and/or drawing pictures, such as a heart or a butterfly.

[0016] The carrying bag 40 may be a purse, a fanny pack, a back pack, a sport bag, a beach bag, a tote bag, luggage, or the like. The marking surface 10 can be located on various exposed surfaces of the carrying bag. The carrying bag 40 may include a clear, smear protecting, see-through flap 42, such as of vinyl, acetate, acrylic, Plexiglas, or other clear materials, to cover the marking surface 10, where rub-off of the chalk is a concern.

[0017] An eraser 16 including a keychain 18 is also provided.

[0018] While specific embodiments have been illustrated and described, numerous modifications come to mind without significantly departing from the spirit of the invention, and the scope of protection is only limited by the scope of the accompanying Claims.