The present invention relates to a midsole for dispersing the pressure of the mesopodium and the metatarsal bones, and a shoe having the same, the midsole having, installed in a metatarsal bone portion and mesopodium portion of the central upper part thereof, a midfoot support for receiving an inner sole, which protrudes upwardly so as to support the mesopodium, and having a bridge groove formed in a metatarsal bone portion of the lower part thereof, wherein the bridge groove consists of three components, and has been improved so as to be capable of supporting joints between the metatarsal bone body and basal tarsus metatarsal bones.

A device for an article of footwear includes a frame that has a footwear plate and an arced shield. The footwear plate is configured to extend at least partially along and under a sole of a wearer's foot. The arced shield is integral with the footwear plate and configured to extend transversely from the footwear plate at least partially over a superior portion of the wearer's foot.

A dynamic insole that flexes and returns as the plantar fascia flex and return, comprising a medial first windlass-shaped front cutout for great toe phalanges and a lateral second diagonal-shaped front cutout for fourth and fifth toe phalanges, further comprising medial and lateral upwardly-curved side walls wherein a medial side wall comprises a lobe, and made from a first material having a hardness value between 40 Shore A and 90 Shore A.

A corrective orthopedic device aimed at preventing excessive pronation, specifically designed for children between the ages of 3 and 16, as well as for adults with flexible flat feet. It features an array of components including a deep heel cup, a substantially elongated medial arch support, and a variably angled medial wedge extending to the ball of the foot. The wedge comes in different levels of correction, such as 3 mm, 6 mm, or 9 mm, with the intent of fostering proper arch support and encouraging better alignment in the sub-talar and ankle joints, which in turn improves overall lower body joint posture. The extended medial or varus wedge starts from the heel and extends to the first metatarsophalangeal (1st MTP) joint, aligning both the rear, midfoot and proximal forefoot in a corrective position. Additional features include a high medial flange and a full-length cushioned top cover for enhanced comfort.

An orthopedic walking boot includes a housing configured to encompass at least a user's foot, a mechanically adjustable ramp insert including a ramp surface and disposed in the housing, an adjusting mechanism configured to adjust an elevation angle of the ramp surface, and a mechanically adjustable lift configured to cause the mechanically adjustable ramp insert to descend within the housing as the ramp surface is elevated such that vertical displacement of the user's foot caused by elevation of the ramp surface is substantially attenuated. Related methods are also provided.

Ergonomic high-heeled shoes that are described. Such high-heeled shoes can include a support surface for receiving an external front part of a foot. The support surface is configured to reduce stress concentration on first and second metatarsal heads, as well as reduce other deforming forces placed on the forefoot. Additionally, the support surface may be configured to counteract the anterior force vector experienced with increasing heel height to further reduce deforming forces placed on the forefoot.

Ergonomic high-heeled shoes that are described. Such high-heeled shoes can include a support surface for receiving an external front part of a foot. The support surface is configured to reduce stress concentration on first and second metatarsal heads, as well as reduce other deforming forces placed on the forefoot. Additionally, the support surface may be configured to counteract the anterior force vector experienced with increasing heel height to further reduce deforming forces placed on the forefoot.

An improved article of footwear of the invention includes an upper, an adjustable closure system affixed to the upper, the closure system having a guide member having a first groove portion and a second groove portion, a fastening member positioned opposite the guide member and having at least two tensioning members, and removable cable assembly connecting the guide member and the fastening member, wherein the cable assembly extends sequentially through the first groove portion of the guide member, a first tensioning member of the fastening member, the second groove portion of the guide member, and a second tensioning member of the fastening member, a bottom secured to the upper, a stabilizing member positioned between the upper and the bottom, wherein the stabilizing member has a base portion and at least one of a lateral support portion and a medial support portion extending upwardly from opposing sides of the base portion.

An improved article of footwear of the invention includes an upper, an adjustable closure system affixed to the upper, the closure system having a guide member having a first groove portion and a second groove portion, a fastening member positioned opposite the guide member and having at least two tensioning members, and removable cable assembly connecting the guide member and the fastening member, wherein the cable assembly extends sequentially through the first groove portion of the guide member, a first tensioning member of the fastening member, the second groove portion of the guide member, and a second tensioning member of the fastening member, a bottom secured to the upper, a stabilizing member positioned between the upper and the bottom, wherein the stabilizing member has a base portion and at least one of a lateral support portion and a medial support portion extending upwardly from opposing sides of the base portion.

A foot prosthetic having a pressure relieving, weight distribution pad having a convex surface and a concave surface. The pad includes a central portion having a maximum thickness, the pad gradually tapering from the central portion to an outer peripheral edge thereof, the pad providing a cushioning for the foot. An adhesive layer is formed on the concave surface. During use, the concave surface is affixed to a selected portion of the user's foot thus conforming to the unique shape of the selected portion of the user's foot. The gradual tapering provides a smooth transition being formed between the pad and the user's foot at the outer peripheral edge.