Height adjusting and stabilizing assembly for footwear

Abstract

A height adjusting and stabilizing assembly raises the height of a user wearing footwear. The assembly comprises an elevation insert that fits into an interior cavity of footwear to selectively raise the height of the user. The elevation insert has a ramp shape with a wide rear end that tapers to a narrow front end oriented towards the toe end of footwear. The elevation insert is a flexible material that compresses under the weight of the user. The wide end of the elevation insert has spaced apart slots that are sized to receive support pads. The support pads are fitted into a corresponding slot, causing the elevation insert to rise, or not compress as much under the weight of the user; thereby increasing the height of user. The assembly also includes stabilizing straps that extend from the open ankle to the lower regions of the footwear to create lateral stability.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A height adjusting and stabilizing assembly for footwear, the assembly comprising:
 an elevation insert defined by a wide rear end that tapers to a narrow front end, the wide end being defined by multiple spaced-apart slots, the elevation insert further being defined by a resilient configuration,   whereby the wide end of the elevation insert compresses under pressure;   multiple support pads configured to fit inside the slots, the support pads further being configured to help restrict compression of the wide end of the elevation insert when fitted inside the slots;   a front stabilizing strap defined by a top end and a bottom end; and   a rear stabilizing strap defined by a top end and a bottom end.   
     
     
         2 . The assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the elevation insert is further defined by a top face and a bottom face. 
     
     
         3 . The assembly of  claim 2 , wherein the elevation insert is operable to enable insertion into a cavity of a footwear, the footwear having a sidewall forming an ankle opening, a sole, a heel end, and a toe end. 
     
     
         4 . The assembly of  claim 3 , wherein the wide rear end of the elevation insert is disposed to orient towards the heel end of the footwear. 
     
     
         5 . The assembly of  claim 4 , wherein the bottom face of the elevation insert is disposed to orient towards the sole of the footwear. 
     
     
         6 . The assembly of  claim 3 , wherein the top end of the front stabilizing strap detachably attaches to the ankle opening of the footwear. 
     
     
         7 . The assembly of  claim 6 , wherein the bottom end of the front stabilizing strap detachably attaches in proximity to the toe end of the footwear. 
     
     
         8 . The assembly of  claim 3 , wherein the top end of the rear stabilizing strap detachably attaches to the ankle opening of the footwear. 
     
     
         9 . The assembly of  claim 8 , wherein the bottom end of the rear stabilizing strap detachably attaches in proximity to the heel end of the footwear. 
     
     
         10 . The assembly of  claim 3 , further comprising at least one fastener configured to detachably attach the ends of the stabilizing straps to the footwear. 
     
     
         11 . The assembly of  claim 10 , wherein the at least one fastener includes at least one of the following: a cable, a pin, a button, a bolt, a hook and loop fastener, a screw, a magnet, and an adhesive. 
     
     
         12 . The assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the stabilizing straps include at least one of the following: Velcro, a hook and loop fastener, and a nylon belt. 
     
     
         13 . The assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the narrow front end of the elevation insert is flat and elongated, and the wide rear end of the elevation insert has a height of at least 3 inches. 
     
     
         14 . The assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the multiple spaced-apart slots are arranged along the vertical of the elevation insert. 
     
     
         15 . The assembly of  claim 2 , further comprising a traction panel disposed to overlay the top face of the elevation insert. 
     
     
         16 . The assembly of  claim 15 , wherein the traction panel is defined by a gripping texture. 
     
     
         17 . A height adjusting and stabilizing assembly for footwear, the assembly comprising:
 an elevation insert defined by a top face, a bottom face, and a wide rear end that tapers to a narrow front end, the wide end being defined by multiple spaced-apart slots, the elevation insert further being defined by a resilient configuration,   whereby the wide end of the elevation insert compresses under pressure,   the elevation insert being operable to enable insertion into a cavity of a footwear, the footwear having a sidewall forming an ankle opening, a sole, a heel end, and a toe end,   whereby the wide rear end of the elevation insert is disposed to orient towards the heel end of the footwear,   whereby the bottom face of the elevation insert is disposed to orient towards the sole of the footwear;   multiple support pads configured to fit inside the slots, the support pads further being configured to help restrict compression of the wide end of the elevation insert when fitted inside the slots;   a front stabilizing strap defined by a top end and a bottom end, the top end of the front stabilizing strap detachably attaching to the ankle opening of the footwear, the bottom end of the front stabilizing strap detachably attaching in proximity to the toe end of the footwear;   a rear stabilizing strap defined by a top end and a bottom end, the top end of the rear stabilizing strap detachably attaching to the ankle opening of the footwear, the bottom end of the rear stabilizing strap detachably attaching in proximity to the heel end of the footwear; and   a traction panel disposed to overlay the top face of the elevation insert.   
     
     
         18 . The assembly of  claim 17 , wherein the multiple spaced-apart slots are arranged along the vertical of the elevation insert. 
     
     
         19 . The assembly of  claim 17 , further comprising at least one fastener configured to detachably attach the ends of the stabilizing straps to the footwear. 
     
     
         20 . A height adjusting and stabilizing assembly for footwear, the assembly consisting of:
 an elevation insert defined by a top face, a bottom face, and a wide rear end that tapers to a narrow front end, the wide end being defined by three spaced-apart slots, the elevation insert further being defined by a resilient configuration,   whereby the wide end of the elevation insert compresses under pressure,   the elevation insert being operable to enable insertion into a cavity of a footwear, the footwear having a sidewall forming an ankle opening, a sole, a heel end, and a toe end,   whereby the wide rear end of the elevation insert is disposed to orient towards the heel end of the footwear,   whereby the bottom face of the elevation insert is disposed to orient towards the sole of the footwear;   three support pads configured to fit inside the three slots, the support pads further being configured to help restrict compression of the wide end of the elevation insert when fitted inside the slots;   a front stabilizing strap defined by a top end and a bottom end, the top end of the front stabilizing strap detachably attaching to the ankle opening of the footwear, the bottom end of the front stabilizing strap detachably attaching in proximity to the toe end of the footwear;   a rear stabilizing strap defined by a top end and a bottom end, the top end of the rear stabilizing strap detachably attaching to the ankle opening of the footwear, the bottom end of the rear stabilizing strap detachably attaching in proximity to the heel end of the footwear;   a traction panel disposed to overlay the top face of the elevation insert, the traction panel being defined by a gripping texture; and   at least one fastener configured to detachably attach the ends of the stabilizing straps to the footwear.