Identification system for footwear

An identification system for mounting on the outer surface of the tongue of footwear and beneath the laces, flap, or other device used for fastening the footwear to the wearer. It is intended primarily for young children or incompetent adults and comprises a tubular member of pliable, liquid impermeable material defining an internal compartment with a closure mechanism to isolate the internal compartment from ambient conditions and substantially prevent entry of water and other substances. Vital information concerning the wearer may be placed in the compartment and is accessible when necessary but is not visible to the casual observer. Provision is made for temporary mounting and for permanent mounting of the tubular member to the tongue of the footwear.