# Comfortable Retractable Heels Runway Heels' Comfortable High Heels Transform Into Flats By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-12-27 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comfortable-high-heel References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/fashionable-comfort-available-this-christmas-runway-heels-launches-its-innovative-retractable-footwear-transforming-flats-into-high-heels-at-the-push-of-a-button-for-consumers-at-a-pop-up-holiday-season-store-location-300977525.html) & [runwayheels](https://www.runwayheels.com) Although many women love the look of wearing high heels, a poor footwear choice can lead to discomfort and unnecessary strain on the body over a long period of time—but Runway Heels is helping to provide women with [comfortable high heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vicki-collection) with a clever design. Rather than having to choose between two types of shoes, or pack multiple footwear options, women can enjoy the [transformational styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/commbi) from Runway Heels that can be changed with the press of a button. The shoes are designed to be quickly [converted from heels to flats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mita-sneakers-x-on-cloud-6-coast-mita)—and back again as needed—with ease. The shoes are available in a range of styles, including travel, casual and bridal options, and are outfitted with anti-microbial memory foam technology for even more comfort. Image Credit: Runway Heels ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Convertible Footwear:** Adaptable footwear that can transform from heels to flats with ease can disrupt the traditional design of women's shoes. - **Comfortable Fashion:** The growing popularity of comfortable high heels can disrupt the dominance of traditional high heels in the fashion industry. - **Anti-microbial Technology:** Shoes outfitted with anti-microbial memory foam technology can disrupt the traditional market of footwear without these advanced features. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Footwear:** The footwear industry can benefit from the inclusion of convertible shoes and anti-microbial technology in their product lines. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can benefit from the trend of comfortable yet fashionable footwear such as Runway Heels. - **Health and Wellness:** The health and wellness industry can benefit from the growing trend of comfortable and supportive footwear that can help prevent foot pain and injuries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Comfort-Forward High Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vida-collection.md) - [Comfortable Hybrid Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sneex.md) - [Comfortable Stylish Heel Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inez.md) - [Varied Stylish Supportive Pumps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stessy.md) - [Virtual Heel Try-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heel-try-on.md) - [Modular Mix-and-Match Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/commbi.md) - [Movement-Focused Womens Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fitflop.md) - [Comfortable High-Heeled Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highheeled-sneaker.md) - [Comfort-Centric Ultra-Stylish Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultrastylish-footwear.md)