Abstract: An improved sole and upper for use with all types of footwear which provides adjustable shoe sizing, adjustable sole firmness for differing activities, allows the wearer to view and touch the technology contained in the footwear, while aiding in the facilitation of exercise and healthful movement, according to the use of the footwear for the purpose of comfortable standing, pleasurable walking, steadier running, safer cross-training, while adding extra comfort for the foot during all activities.

Abstract: An improved sole for use with all types of footwear, including dress, casual, and athletic shoes and sandals, which has a socket casing made of a plurality of layers, the topmost surface of which is in the form of an accommodating orthopedic type molded foot bed, the innermost surface having embedded magnets, enclosing an adjustable helium bladder, and filled with a fluidic polymeric material. The amount of fluidic polymeric material may be increased or decreased through a valve in the socket casing. The helium bladder is adjustable through a valve in the socket casing. The socket casing is attached to the outsole by means of snap-like fasteners or other usual attachment methods such as adhesive glue or injection and replaces the insole and mid-sole.

Abstract: An improved sole for use with all types of footwear, including dress, casual, and athletic shoes and sandals, which has a socket casing made of a plurality of layers, the topmost surface of which is in the form of an accommodating orthopedic type molded foot bed, the innermost surface having embedded magnets, enclosing an adjustable helium bladder, and filled with a fluidic polymeric material. The amount of fluidic polymeric material may be increased or decreased through a valve in the socket casing. The helium bladder is adjustable through a valve in the socket casing. The socket casing is attached to the outsole by means of snap-like fasteners or other usual attachment methods such as adhesive glue or injection and replaces the insole and mid-sole.

Abstract: An improved sole for use with all types of footwear, including dress, casual, and athletic shoes and sandals, which has an upper layer having a plurality of chambers filled with helium. The upper layer is attached to an outsole having indentations, corresponding to the chambers, and coated with a fluidic polymeric material.

Abstract: The Helium filled modules as described are simple and reliable. It includes an exterior surface, the body of the module itself, which will hold the helium. Within each module are partitions, with gaps in the walls. The purpose of the gaps is to equalize the pressure within the module, so that helium will be equally distributed within. The partitions will also provide structural support. The size of the modules which will occupy the sole of the shoe will vary according to shoe size. The modules will be placed throughout the sole, at the places where the instep, ball of the foot and heel will rest. The modules are designed to fit in the sole of the shoe. The sole of the shoe will be made of rubber. The rubber sole is inserted in a mold. The helium modules are placed on the rubber sole with adhesive to hold them in the desired place. Then, either polyurethane, phylan or EVA foam will be poured into the mold. Upon the foam hardening, the Helium modules will be held in place permanently.