#$%^&*AU2019284138A120200430.pdf#####22 ABSTRACT 1. A conductive apparatus, including: a first conductive portion for attaching to an inner portion of a footwear garment； a second conductive portion for attaching to an underside of the footwear garment； and a connecting portion that at least partly extends along an outside of the footwear garment, the connecting portion electrically connecting the first conductive portion and the second conductive portion； wherein the conductive apparatus is a flexible strap including: an adhesive layer； a first conductive layer； and a second conductive layer provided on at least the second conductive portion. The strap includes a top layer, wherein the top layer is formed from a material that accepts printing, and wherein the top layer is perforated to allow contact with the conductive portion beneath it.
