# Fall-Preventing Shoes The B-Shoes Help Elderly People Avoid Falls and Keep Their Footing By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-04-08 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bshoes References: [ohgizmo](http://www.ohgizmo.com/2014/04/03/b-shoes-clumsy-smart-fall-prevention-shoes/) & [b-shoes](http://www.b-shoes.com/default_Home.aspx) The B-Shoes are shoes that are fitted with a unique fall-prevention system that helps wearers stay upright in the event of slips and trips that could result in painful or embarrassing falls. The B-Shoes were designed taking into account input from orthopedic surgeons, neurologists, scientists and engineers specializing in human biomechanics to make for an effective and practical fall-preventing design. While the B-Shoes are suitable for anyone who has two left feet and trips over frequently, they were designed specifically with older people in mind. The B-Shoes or 'balancing shoes' have a fall-prevention device kicks in when it detects that a wearer has lost their balance and may be in danger of falling backwards. The shoes' motorized heels then drive the show back into a standing position, restoring the wearer's balance and preventing a potentially dangerous fall. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Boomers](https://www.trendhunter.com/boomers) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Fall-preventing Shoes:** The rise in innovative fall-preventing footwear systems, specifically designed for elderly individuals will continue to disrupt the footwear industry. - **Biomechanics-based Design:** Footwear manufacturers who incorporate biomechanics-based designs into their products to ensure safety, balance, and stability will continue to expand into the healthcare industry. - **Smart Footwear Devices:** The development of smart footwear devices, which use sensors and motorized technology to prevent falls, is set to disrupt the footwear industry and the healthcare industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Healthcare:** The healthcare industry could benefit from the incorporation of fall-preventing shoes for their senior patients, reducing hospital visits and associated costs. - **Footwear:** Manufacturers who prioritize safety features within footwear designs will continue disrupting the industry with innovative products. - **Technology:** Developers creating wearable smart footwear devices that can help older adults maintain balance, move more confidently and independently will continue to transform the technology industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Robotic Brace Walking Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-project-amplify.md) - [Ultra-Fast Walking Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shift-robotics-moonwalkers.md) - [Smart Posture Insoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/esteps-health.md) - [Shoe Mileage Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shoes-lifespan.md) - [Safety-Precaution Wearable Airbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ydb-airbag.md) - [Ankle-Support Wearable Mobility Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-mobility-device.md) - [Advanced Robotic Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonwalkers-x.md) - [Comfort-Focused Hands-Free Slip-In Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slipin-shoes.md) - [Stride-Assisting Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evolve-mvmt.md)