A closure system comprises a hook and pile material having hooks on one
side and pile on the other side. With regard to footwear, the present
invention is a shoe comprising this material allowing a wearer to adjust
the point of attachment of closure straps on the exterior of the outer
member of the shoe, thereby allowing every shoe wearer to wear the strap
across the throat of the shoe at a different location. With regard to
apparel, the present invention is a closure system comprising a
single-ply hook and pile material in which the overlapped piece, or the
exterior piece attaches to the underlapped piece, or the interior piece
that provides the wearer with the ability to customize the fitting of the
apparel, including the tightness of the apparel around an individual.