# Sensitive Shoes Reflexology Technology Eases The Pain of High Heals By Juan Rodriguez Villa | Published 2007-04-03 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shoe-innovations-sensitive-shoes References: [trend-observer.blogspot](http://trend-observer.blogspot.com/2007/04/sensitive-shoes.html) Women have been suffering the side effects of wearing high heels for many decades now. Steve McIntyre has investigated and come out with a totally new type of shoe: the sensitive shoe. The idea is very simple, yet effective and potentially revolutionary. [Key pressure points](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/esteps-health) are stimulated as you walk. That sensitive area in the shoe matches with some [reflexology points](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mind-001-light-bone) in the surface of your foot. By stimulating the right place, you will obtain better well being, and maybe be able to 'heal' yourself after a long day wearing high heels... ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Reflexology Footwear:** Opportunity for companies to develop footwear that incorporates reflexology technology to provide wellness benefits for consumers - **Comfortable High Heels:** Opportunity to develop high heels that are designed with comfort as a top priority - **Health-conscious Fashion:** Trend towards the integration of health and wellness functionality into fashion products ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Innovative fashion companies can explore incorporating reflexology technology into their product lines - **Wellness:** Wellness industry can capitalize on the trend towards health-conscious fashion by developing products that align with this interest - **Footwear:** Opportunity for footwear companies to develop comfortable, wellness-focused products that stand out in a crowded market ## Related on Trend Hunter - [CBD-Infused Foot Pads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-heels-foot-pads.md) - [Flexible Grounding Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terra-grounding-shoes.md) - [Comfort-Forward High Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vida-collection.md) - [Self-Heating Foot Therapy Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emsense-triple-therapy-foot-massager.md) - [Comfortable Stylish Heel Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inez.md) - [3D-Printed Smart Insoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printed-customized-insoles.md) - [Innovative Foot Care Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barefoot-scientist.md) - [Nerve-Stimulating Diabetic Socks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mynerva-leia-sock.md) - [Movement-Focused Womens Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fitflop.md)