A grip pad assembly (10) including an outer pad member (12) having an upper
surface defining a non-slip surface and an insert (18) within the pad
member (12) having on its upper surface, a hook and loop material (20) and
a central ridge (22). The pad assembly (10) may be used on a surfboard, or
other watercraft, or in any other application where enhanced grip is
required, in combination with an article of footwear (40). The article of
footwear (40) comprises a first retaining portion (45, 46) adapted to
extend over and be secured to the foot of a user, a second retaining
portion (43, 44) adapted to extend over and be secured to the ankle of the
user and a complementary hook and loop fastener (47) on its undersurface.
The footwear may have a means (51) for securing a leg rope for connection
to the surfboard.
