Stability footwear (e.g., a pair of therapeutic shoes) may include at least one stabilizing member, stabilizer, and/or outrigger on a lateral (outer or inner) side of a shoe, substantially adjacent to a sole of a shoe. A stabilizer may be positioned proximate a surface on which the sole rests and extending anywhere from a front, substantially a toe, to a heel of a shoe. The stabilizing member, stabilizer, and/or outrigger may reduce undesired foot roll and consequential ankle injuries and/or falls, by providing additional lateral support that does not compromise mobility or performance of the user.

A corrective shoe insole system is configured to produce and promote a positive forefoot. A corrective shoe insole system includes an insole having a forefoot portion and a heel portion. The forefoot portion is be thicker than the heel portion to promote forefoot striking when walking or running. An insole may have one or more forefoot risers coupled thereto to provide a specific positive forefoot insole for the user. A user may gradually increase the thickness of live forefoot portion of the insole by adding or changing out forefoot risers. This gradual increase in forefoot thickness of the insole may prevent injury and muscle strain from the adjusted foot striking position. A forefoot riser may be detachably attachable to the forefoot portion of the insole and an attachment feature may provide positive and secure attachment to prevent movement of the forefoot riser.

A footwear kit, comprising: left and right items of footwear; left and right forefoot inserts receivable in the left and right footwear items, respectively, so as to tighten the fit thereof to a wearer; a fitting guide directing that, should the wearer have an orthotic for either or each foot, a said forefoot insert be arranged such that it underlies the orthotic in the footwear item for that foot if the fit of that footwear item with only the orthotic therein is loose.

Systems and methods for providing footwear that facilitate distribution of a fluid held by the footwear to a foot of a user are described. A footwear structure embodiment includes, but is not limited to, a sole including an upper layer, a bottom layer, and an intermediate layer coupled between the upper layer and the bottom layer, the sole defining a cavity through the upper layer and at least a portion of the intermediate layer; and a fluid distribution structure sized and dimensioned to fit at least partially within the cavity, the fluid distribution structure including a fluid retention portion configured to retain a fluid for release to a foot of a user when the user introduces the foot onto the sole and in contact with at least a portion of the fluid retention portion.

Systems and methods for providing footwear that facilitate distribution of a fluid held by the footwear to a foot of a user are described. A footwear structure embodiment includes, but is not limited to, a sole including an upper layer, a bottom layer, and an intermediate layer coupled between the upper layer and the bottom layer, the sole defining a cavity through the upper layer and at least a portion of the intermediate layer; and a fluid distribution structure sized and dimensioned to fit at least partially within the cavity, the fluid distribution structure including a fluid retention portion configured to retain a fluid for release to a foot of a user when the user introduces the foot onto the sole and in contact with at least a portion of the fluid retention portion.

The invention relates to a set comprising a shoe (1) with a shoe sole (3), which has a support layer (31) and a plurality of support elements (4), wherein the support layer (31) comprises a plurality of cavities (310) having identical, constant cavity cross-sectional areas. At least one end face of each cavity (310) is recessed, whereby a structure of cavities (310) open on at least one side is created in the support layer (31). The support elements (4) are designed as rods with identical, constant cross-sectional areas and can be inserted into and removed from the cavities (310) in a form-fitting manner, wherein the support elements (4) are present in different strengths, such that the damping of the shoe sole (3) can be changed by the choice of the inserted support elements (4).

A footwear insert assembly including a pair of integrally formed full length footbeds adapted for insertion within an item of footwear and a heel insert adapted for insertion in the item of footwear beneath one of the full length footbeds of the pair of integrally formed full length footbeds such that the full length footbed and the heel insert cooperate with the footwear to raise a heel portion of the full length footbed. The pair of full length footbeds include a first contoured footbed having a contoured arch portion, the contoured arch portion of the first contoured footbed having a thickness providing a first degree of arch support, and a second contoured footbed comprising a second contoured footbed having a contoured arch portion, the contoured arch portion of the second contoured footbed having a thickness that is less than the thickness of the contoured arch portion of the first contoured footbed, the contoured arch portion of the second contoured footbed providing a second degree of arch support, wherein each of the first contoured footbed and the second contoured footbed is adapted for interchangeable insertion within an item of footwear to thereby produce a supportive feel when worn.

A modular shoe insole is disclosed. The insole includes discrete therapeutic components that are removably attachable to a support frame for customization to selectively target and provide therapeutic relief to specific areas of the foot. The therapeutic components include a first-toe support member corresponding to the big toe, a second-to-fifth-toe support member corresponding to the second through fifth toes, a ball-of-foot support member corresponding to the ball of the foot, an arch support member corresponding to the arch of the foot, a heel support member corresponding to the heel of the foot, toe dividers for separating the second through fifth toes, and a heel guard for protecting the heel from the back of a shoe. Addition or removal of a therapeutic component from the support frame enables individuals to target the specific area of the foot that corresponds to the therapeutic component.

The present invention consist of a securely fitted sock/stocking/bootie permanently attached to an insole and fitted with strategically located “attachment” devices that when engaged with counterparts, located within the footwear, “lock” into place—providing a secure and stable assembly that prevents (and/or controls) the foot from slipping, sliding, rising, rotating or otherwise moving within, and relative too, the footwear. Additional features and “attachment ” devices allow for the incorporation of other components such as orthopedic devices and wraps, protective shields, electronics, reflectors(safety features) and decorative elements.

The present disclosure is directed to a toe box insert configured to provide support between a wearer's toes and the end of a footwear. An exemplary toe box insert comprises a compressible material. The compressible material can be characterized by a firmness, a flexibility, and a springback. The firmness can provide rigidity to the footwear even when a force is applied on the toe box insert by a wearer. The flexibility can cause the toe box insert to indent in response to a force applied on the toe box insert by the wearer. The springback can cause the toe box insert to return to an original shape after a force applied by a wearer ceases.