An insert for an article of footwear includes an insert member having top and bottom sides, and an opening extending therethrough, and a housing connected to the insert member to receive an electronic module. The housing includes a tub positioned at least partially on the bottom side of the insert member to receive the module, a flange connected to the tub and extending outward around at least a portion thereof to cover at least a portion of the top side of the insert member, and a peg extending from the flange downward through the opening to the tub. A port is connected to the insert and has an interface accessible within the housing for communication with the module within the housing. A plurality of force sensors are connected to the insert member, and a plurality of conductive leads on the insert connect the sensors to the interface.

A professional work shoe with a reinforced heel includes an upper and a layered sole associated with the upper. The reinforced heel is made of a thermoplastic polymer associated respectively with the upper and with the layered sole, having a plurality of through openings, and at least one waterproof and breathable membrane fixed to the reinforced heel at least in correspondence with the through openings. The professional work shoe further includes an inner lining adapted to cover at least the inner surface of the reinforced heel.