Abstract: An article of footwear is disclosed which comprises a vamp, a lower support connected to the vamp and at least one insert mounted in the lower support and which includes an airtight casing having a plurality of elements positioned therein which are elastically deformable such that the biomechanics of the foot of the user are optimized.

Abstract: An article of footwear is disclosed which comprises a vamp, a lower support connected to the vamp and at least one insert mounted in the lower support and which includes an airtight casing having a plurality of elements positioned therein which are elastically deformable such that the biomechanics of the foot of the user are optimized.

Abstract: Footwear, in particular sports footwear, which includes a vamp associated with a substantially flat foot-supporting lower part or sole unit. This latter comprises at least one portion formed of woven composite material having a part positioned in correspondence with the metatarsal region of the user's foot and a part positioned corresponding with the arch region of the user's foot, wherein the part of the portion present in the metatarsal region is flexible and enables the sole unit to flex during the use of the footwear and wherein part of the portion present in the plantar arch region is rigid.

Abstract: A sports shoe having a vamp and a lower support part which includes a sole, and a wedge arranged on said sole, a mounting insole an additional insole, which is in contact with the user's foot. The shoe includes, associated with the lower support part, an insert including elements which are elastically deformable under pressure and which are enclosed in an airtight casing advantageously of a plastic material, the insert being arranged in a seat provided in the wedge and in the mounting insole in a position corresponding with the heel of the foot. A further insert may be provided at a different location in the shoe.