# Retractable High Heels Jerusalem Rivera Designs a Shoe Perfect for a Woman On-the-Move By Michael Hines | Published 2010-08-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Jerusalem-Rivera References: [industrialdesignserved](http://www.industrialdesignserved.com/Gallery/Retractable-High-heel/530834) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/JerusalemRivera/Frame) Being a badass business woman just got easier, thanks to the Retractable High Heel by Jerusalem Rivera. This shoe can instantly retract its heel, allowing for [greater mobility](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roami) and less pain on the feet. [High heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-heel) aren't necessarily made for walking at great speeds or distances but Jerusalem Rivera's Retractable High Heel would change all that. It instantly converts into a [smaller pair of heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vicki-collection) that look almost like a pair of flats. Check out the featured links to learn more. It looks like I may have a new favorite shoe. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Retractable-footwear Innovation:** The development of retractable high heels presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the footwear industry, allowing for greater mobility and comfort for women on the move. - **Versatile-footwear Solutions:** The rise of versatile footwear design opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry, enabling shoes to adapt to different occasions and environments. - **Wearable-technology Integration:** The integration of retractable mechanisms into high heels showcases a potential for disruptive innovation in the wearable technology sector, merging fashion and functionality. ### Where This Applies - **Footwear:** The retractable high heel trend creates disruptive innovation opportunities in the footwear industry by revolutionizing traditional shoe designs and improving comfort. - **Fashion:** The development of retractable footwear opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in the fashion industry, allowing for versatile shoe designs that adapt to different situations and preferences. - **Wearable Technology:** The integration of retractable mechanisms in high heels introduces disruptive innovation opportunities for wearable technology, blending style and functionality in new ways. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Comfortable Hybrid Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sneex.md) - [Comfort-Forward High Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vida-collection.md) - [Ultra-Fast Walking Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shift-robotics-moonwalkers.md) - [Comfortable Stylish Heel Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inez.md) - [Virtual Heel Try-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heel-try-on.md) - [Comfortable High-Heeled Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highheeled-sneaker.md) - [Advanced Robotic Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonwalkers-x.md) - [Reversible High-Top Unique Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bwd-high.md) - [Pool Slide Heeled Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flipped-flop.md)