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Retractable High Heels

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Jerusalem Rivera Designs a Shoe Perfect for a Woman On-the-Move

— August 5, 2010 — Fashion
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 and less pain on the feet.

High heels 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 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 Themes
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
Industry Implications
1. Footwear - The retractable high heel trend creates disruptive innovation opportunities in the footwear industry by revolutionizing traditional shoe designs and improving comfort.
2. 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.
3. Wearable Technology - The integration of retractable mechanisms in high heels introduces disruptive innovation opportunities for wearable technology, blending style and functionality in new ways.
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