Abstract: The cushioning assembly for the shoe is located in the rear part and comprises at least one spring positioned between the outer sole and the shoe upper, the shoe comprising an intersole positioned between the outer sole and the upper. The outer sole has at least one internally threaded orifice and at least one pin is provided with an externally threaded portion, the externally threaded portion being engageable with the threaded orifice of the outer sole. The intersole has at least one threaded orifice of same size as the orifice and the spring rests on the threaded portion of the pin. The upper member has at least one tooth, the tooth entering the upper part of the spring, whereby the spring is held in place. Preferably a plurality of pins and springs and a plurality of teeth are provided and the springs may also be held in place between one tooth and the adjacent tooth.