A heel strap apparatus for securing the rear portion of a strapless shoe
to the ankle of a wearer foot includes a linking strap segment having a
linking strap segment first end and a linking strap segment second end,
for wrapping around the back of a wearer heel; an ankle engaging portion
extending from the linking strap segment for wrapping around the front of
the wearer ankle to engage the ankle; and a shoe engaging portion
extending from the linking strap segment for fitting around the bottom of
the shoe to engage the shoe.