Footwear with interchangeable heels

摘要

An interchangeable heel 4 for footwear 1, the interchangeable heel comprising: a plate 5 for securing to the sole 3 of the footwear, said plate incorporating at least one flange 6; and, a heel portion comprising at least one groove 7, whereby said at least one groove is configured to engage with the at least one flange, wherein the heel portion incorporates a releasable fastening means 8 to releasably secure the heel portion to the plate, and a quick release means within the fastening means to release the heel portion for interchanging. The flange and groove may be in the form of a tapered u-shape. The releasable fastening means may comprise a rocking catch 9, which pivots around a pin and is spring loaded. The quick release means may comprise a push button 12 connected to the resilient loaded catch. The quick release means is preferably accessed from the arch of the footwear.