Abstract: The present invention comprises a footwear clip with a heel protector used to provide comfort to the wearer of the footwear clip. The heel protector may be integrated as part of the footwear clip or a separate piece that can be attached to the footwear clip to protect the heel of the wearer of the footwear. The heel protector conforms to the heel portion of the footwear, and may be made of cloth, rubber, flexible plastic, or any other material that may provide padding and protection to the heel of the wearer of the footwear. There are many applications which may want to be comfortably attached to footwear such as decorations like charms, jewelry, data collections devices for steps, gaits, medical devices, and energy collection systems.