The layers of the shoe are graphically shown in the illustration below. For more information about the shoe technology within the main sole visit the Insole Technology page of this website.
A full scale model of the shoe has been developed to better understand the look, feel and proportion of the layers. The picture below shows this model complete with the related ear pieces and belt.
The positive consequences for the invention of the CounterBalance Shoe are that fewer people will fall due to balance issues associated with aging and due to arthritis while wearing this shoe. Fewer falls means fewer injuries and deaths. Therefore, the cost of medical care for people who fall will be decreased. In addition, people who do fall wearing the CounterBalance Shoe will receive medical treatment more quickly since the shoe has an alert system.