Abstract: An insert for the heel portion of a shoe in the form of a generally U-shaped, stiff but flexible plastic sheet member for conforming with and engaging the inner surface of the quarter portion of the shoe upper and extending from the heel seat to the upper edge of the quarter or vamp in those constructions in which the vamp extends partially above the heel quarter. The sheet member includes double faced adhesive strips to secure the insert securely in position within the shoe to prevent relative movement between the insert and shoe when the shoe is worn during normal activities such as walking. The sheet member includes a reversely curved top edge which extends outwardly and downwardly and overlies and receives the upper edge of the quarter portion or vamp depending upon the type of shoe construction.

Abstract: A rotatable multi-surface reflector for bicycles has a reflector assembly mounted on a bicycle and connected to a transmission which moves the reflector assembly as a function of the angular speed of a wheel on which the transmission is mounted. The reflector assembly includes a mechanism connected to the transmission for converting the circular motion received from the transmission into an irregular motion so as to cause the reflector assembly to provide a flashing effect when light is impinging on reflection surfaces provided in the reflector assembly.