High heel shoe

摘要

There are disclosed high heel shoes where separate components combine to create load balancing internal footwear technology. A two-piece system includes interlocking toe bed and shank constructed of complex three dimensional curved surfaces which create an intricately sculpted volume to provide structural support down the length of the entire foot. The toe bed provides a wide base and keeps the big toe pointed straight (at an approximately 10° angle). A heel maximizes the surface area of the bottom of the heel at the point of strike with the ground while retaining a minimal and aesthetically appealing silhouette from the side view. The toe bed and shank feature a composition of layered materials which when combined work to provide both stability and shock absorption to the ball of the foot during the foot strike of walking. An internal support structure provides a padded barrier and intermediary between the rigidity of the shank and the softness of the shoe upper.

主权项

1. A high heel shoe assembly comprising:
a rigid shank and a soft upper insole cushion joined with the shank, the shank extending from a toe end to a heel end, wherein the heel end is elevated above the toe end by at least two inches; a toe bed comprising a rigid middle portion defining cells filled with a plurality of soft cushions and a soft lower layer underneath the middle portion, the middle portion being secured to an underside of the toe end of the shank; a high heel secured to an underside of the heel end of the shank, the high heel tapering downward from a relatively large upper end to a narrow lower end having a greater lateral dimension than a longitudinal dimension; and flexible uppers, an outsole secured underneath the toe bed and a portion of the shank, and an insole secured above the shank and soft upper insole cushion for holding the shoe onto a foot of a wearer.