High-heeled foot apparel

Abstract

Devices, methods, and systems discussed herein relate to a high-heeled shoe; and more particularly, for providing improved comfort and / or to alleviate foot pain related to the wearing of a high-heeled shoe. For example, a high-heeled shoe may include an insole or a top outer layer and a bottom rigid structure. The bottom rigid structure may include a front portion, a mid portion, and an end portion. The front portion of the bottom rigid structure may include a cavity or cut-out portion for insertion of an encapsulated gel. When the shoe is worn, the encapsulated gel may expand laterally in response to an introduction of pressure on a top surface of the encapsulated gel thereby dispersing pressure on the balls of the foot.

Description

BACKGROUND[0001]1. Field[0002]The present invention relates to a device, method, and / or system for alleviating pressure, soreness, or pain to a person's foot resulting from the person wearing a high-heeled shoe.[0003]2. Description of Related Art[0004]A woman's high-heeled shoe, commonly known as “high-heels” or just “heels”, is a vital part of any woman's shoe collection. Traditional high-heels are virtually the only accepted form of footwear for a woman attending a formal or professional event. However, because high-heels have evolved and become more popular as a fashion statement, “pumps”, “stilettos”, “wedges”, and other types of casual high-heeled shoes have also achieved significant success in the marketplace.[0005]Despite the increased popularity of high-heels and variations thereof, at least one major drawback remains. In contrast to flat-soled shoes such as sneakers or sandals where the weight of a woman's body is spread out over the entire foot, high-heeled shoes require t...

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Benefits of technology

[0012]In one embodiment, a high-heeled shoe may include a top rigid structure and a bottom layer. The top rigid structure may be shaped to have a raised end portion, a sloped mid portion and a substantially flat front portion. The top rigid structure may further include an embedded encapsulated member

Problems solved by technology

Despite the increased popularity of high-heels and variations thereof, at least one major drawback remains.

Such discomfort may be further exacerbated as a result of the height of the heels, which elevate the person in the heel or calcaneus area of the foot.

Moreover, high-heels may significantly alter a person's natural stance, posture, and / or gait.

Not surprisingly, women commonly report pain or discomfort after walking in high-heels.

However, because high-heels are designed to increase a woman's height by slanting the foot forward and down while elevating the heel away from the ground, high-heels that are too flexible and unsupported may pose a risk of injury.

Moreover, because of the structural and stylistic elements peculiar to high-heels, advancements developed for other types of footwear (e.g., sneakers) cannot simply be imported and applied to high-heels.

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