Articles of footwear for protecting injured, at-risk, or post-surgical feet and ankles include upper and/or sole structures that offload the feet and ankles when standing and/or walking.

Articles of footwear for protecting injured, at-risk, or post-surgical feet and ankles include upper and/or sole structures that offload the feet and ankles when standing and/or walking.

Kits, devices, and methods for treating clubfoot are provided. The devices have two platforms that are attached to a bar. The platforms define slots to allow therapeutically preferred orientations of the platforms when attached to the bar. The kits and devices are simple to use and adjust, with a limited amount of possible settings.

Kits, devices, and methods for treating clubfoot are provided. The devices have two platforms that are attached to a bar. The platforms define slots to allow therapeutically preferred orientations of the platforms when attached to the bar. The kits and devices are simple to use and adjust, with a limited amount of possible settings.

A method for manufacturing a massaging shoe comprises: during the manufacture, preparing a shoe sole (10) firstly, wherein the shoe sole (10) includes a shoe sole body (11) having a containing cavity and a top board (12) arranged on the shoe sole body (11), and a controlling element assembly (60) is arranged in the containing cavity; preparing a shoe vamp (20), wherein an inner side of the shoe vamp (20) is provided with an interlayer; preparing a first massaging air bag (30), a second massaging air bag (40), and a third massaging air bag (50); securing the shoe vamp (20) onto the shoe sole (10) to form a sole body, arranging the second massaging air bag (40) on the top board (12) in the shoe body, arranging the first massaging air bag (30) and the third massaging air bag (50) in the interlayer of the shoe vamp (20), and communicating the three massaging air bags with the controlling element assembly (60). In the method of the present invention, when assembly the shoe vamp (20) and the shoe sole (10), since there is no massaging air bag in the shoe vamp (20), the assembly between the shoe vamp (20) and the shoe sole (10) is more convenient and easier, such that the manufacturing process of the massaging shoe is simplified, and the massaging air bag is prevented from being damaged, thereby improving the yield rate; moreover, both assembly and disassembly of the massaging air bag are convenient, and it is also convenient to clean and repair the massaging shoe.

A method for manufacturing a massaging shoe comprises: during the manufacture, preparing a shoe sole (10) firstly, wherein the shoe sole (10) includes a shoe sole body (11) having a containing cavity and a top board (12) arranged on the shoe sole body (11), and a controlling element assembly (60) is arranged in the containing cavity; preparing a shoe vamp (20), wherein an inner side of the shoe vamp (20) is provided with an interlayer; preparing a first massaging air bag (30), a second massaging air bag (40), and a third massaging air bag (50); securing the shoe vamp (20) onto the shoe sole (10) to form a sole body, arranging the second massaging air bag (40) on the top board (12) in the shoe body, arranging the first massaging air bag (30) and the third massaging air bag (50) in the interlayer of the shoe vamp (20), and communicating the three massaging air bags with the controlling element assembly (60). In the method of the present invention, when assembly the shoe vamp (20) and the shoe sole (10), since there is no massaging air bag in the shoe vamp (20), the assembly between the shoe vamp (20) and the shoe sole (10) is more convenient and easier, such that the manufacturing process of the massaging shoe is simplified, and the massaging air bag is prevented from being damaged, thereby improving the yield rate; moreover, both assembly and disassembly of the massaging air bag are convenient, and it is also convenient to clean and repair the massaging shoe.

A device for avoiding excessive loads on the human foot when walking comprises a shoe insole having at least one force sensor for generating a measurement signal indicating loads and/or partial loads on the foot; an analyzing unit electrically connected to the at least one force sensor for analyzing the measurement signal of the at least one force sensor; an electric power source to provide electric power to the analyzing unit; and a feedback control signal generator which generates a feedback control signal on the basis of the analysis of the analyzing unit for monitoring loads and/or partial loads on the foot, e.g., by means of an actuator, wherein the sensitive components are disposed in a housing to protect them, in particular from water and/or pressure loads. Furthermore, a method for operating the device is provided.

A device for avoiding excessive loads on the human foot when walking comprises a shoe insole having at least one force sensor for generating a measurement signal indicating loads and/or partial loads on the foot; an analyzing unit electrically connected to the at least one force sensor for analyzing the measurement signal of the at least one force sensor; an electric power source to provide electric power to the analyzing unit; and a feedback control signal generator which generates a feedback control signal on the basis of the analysis of the analyzing unit for monitoring loads and/or partial loads on the foot, e.g., by means of an actuator, wherein the sensitive components are disposed in a housing to protect them, in particular from water and/or pressure loads. Furthermore, a method for operating the device is provided.

Embodiments described herein relate to an improved footwear and methods for making and using the improved footwear, to provide improved structural support and comfort for a user. Embodiments described herein also relate to an improved footwear including a multi-layered midsole configured to provide improved support and comfort during use, while also providing antimicrobial protection to the user's foot.

An apparatus and method for enhancing physiological thermoregulation, the apparatus including a housing configured to contact a foot of a user, wherein the housing includes a cooling element; and a plurality of sensors configured to generate a biometric datum; at least a processor communicatively connected to the plurality of sensors; and a memory communicatively connected to the at least a processor, the memory containing instructions configuring the at least a processor to receive the biometric datum from the plurality of sensors; and control the cooling element as a function of the biometric datum.