A system including: (a) an insole with a plurality of sensors and a plurality of adjustment mechanisms deployed thereupon at a plurality of locations, each sensor providing a data output signal; (b) a data processor receiving the data output signals from the sensors, analyzing data from the output signals and outputting a response plan; and (c) an implementation module receiving the response plan, translating the response plan to a plurality of response signals, and transmitting each response signal of the plurality of response signals to a specific one of the plurality of adjustment mechanisms Additional systems and related insoles are also disclosed.

A system including: (a) an insole with a plurality of sensors and a plurality of adjustment mechanisms deployed thereupon at a plurality of locations, each sensor providing a data output signal; (b) a data processor receiving the data output signals from the sensors, analyzing data from the output signals and outputting a response plan; and (c) an implementation module receiving the response plan, translating the response plan to a plurality of response signals, and transmitting each response signal of the plurality of response signals to a specific one of the plurality of adjustment mechanisms Additional systems and related insoles are also disclosed.

A leg support that attaches to a user's leg and extends below the user's foot, where stepping on the portion below the user's foot causes the portion around the user's upper leg to tighten. This allows the leg support and the user's leg to bear the user's weight with the user's foot remaining untouched. When the user takes his or her weight off of the leg support, the portion around the user's upper leg loosens for the user's comfort. The leg support insures that there is zero pressure on the bottom of the user's foot and all of the user's weight and vertical shear pressure is converted into horizontal compression pressure around the user's leg.

A leg support that attaches to a user's leg and extends below the user's foot, where stepping on the portion below the user's foot causes the portion around the user's upper leg to tighten. This allows the leg support and the user's leg to bear the user's weight with the user's foot remaining untouched. When the user takes his or her weight off of the leg support, the portion around the user's upper leg loosens for the user's comfort. The leg support insures that there is zero pressure on the bottom of the user's foot and all of the user's weight and vertical shear pressure is converted into horizontal compression pressure around the user's leg.

A height adjusting and stabilizing assembly raises the height of a user wearing footwear. The assembly comprises an elevation insert that fits into an interior cavity of footwear to selectively raise the height of the user. The elevation insert has a ramp shape with a wide rear end that tapers to a narrow front end oriented towards the toe end of footwear. The elevation insert is a flexible material that compresses under the weight of the user. The wide end of the elevation insert has spaced apart slots that are sized to receive support pads. The support pads are fitted into a corresponding slot, causing the elevation insert to rise, or not compress as much under the weight of the user; thereby increasing the height of user. The assembly also includes stabilizing straps that extend from the open ankle to the lower regions of the footwear to create lateral stability.

Describes are support elements for a sole of a shoe, in particular a sports shoe, a sole and a shoe with such a support element, as well as a method for the manufacture of a support element. As examples, the support element includes a first partial member formed of a first material, and a second partial member formed of a second material. The first partial member is mechanically joined to the second partial member in a connection region, wherein the connection region is configured to allow the first partial member to rotate or slide relative to the second partial member. The first partial member, the second partial member, and the connection region can be co-molded and joined together in a single fabricating step.

Describes are support elements for a sole of a shoe, in particular a sports shoe, a sole and a shoe with such a support element, as well as a method for the manufacture of a support element. As examples, the support element includes a first partial member formed of a first material, and a second partial member formed of a second material. The first partial member is mechanically joined to the second partial member in a connection region, wherein the connection region is configured to allow the first partial member to rotate or slide relative to the second partial member. The first partial member, the second partial member, and the connection region can be co-molded and joined together in a single fabricating step.

A footwear construction unit for receiving a decorative component is provided along with an embellished shoe that incorporates the construction unit. The construction unit comprises an upper body and a weight-bearing peripheral wall extending downwardly from the upper body, which together define an interior upraised area that accommodates at least a portion of the decorative component. Thus, the decorative component is elevated above the walking surface and protected from dirt and abrasion. The decorative component may optionally extend across the arch and/or down the inner heel and/or onto other surfaces herein disclosed.

A footwear construction unit for receiving a decorative component is provided along with an embellished shoe that incorporates the construction unit. The construction unit comprises an upper body and a weight-bearing peripheral wall extending downwardly from the upper body, which together define an interior upraised area that accommodates at least a portion of the decorative component. Thus, the decorative component is elevated above the walking surface and protected from dirt and abrasion. The decorative component may optionally extend across the arch and/or down the inner heel and/or onto other surfaces herein disclosed.

An outer sole platform is a platform that will give height and stability/balance for women that struggle walking in high heels shoes. This piece will consist of thickness around the wall of the platform and outer sole given comfort while walking and standing in high heels. A piece of application of glue fills the entire top and sides of the wall. This piece of application of glue will attach to most high heel to give a more comfort fit. A soft grip sole will be added to the bottom of platform which will include lines on bottom of sole for grip when walking in high heels.