US Patent 9486032 Shoes with interchangeable heels

Shoes with interchangeable heels. The assembly includes a sole having a toe end and a heel end. At the heel end, a heel attachment slide capture feature is provided. The heel attachment slide capture feature includes opposing first and second wedge portions forming a partial V-shaped passageway therebetween. The partial V-shaped passageway may decrease in width from the heel end toward the toe end. First and second heels are provided, each having a heel body, an upper end, and a lower end, and a locking slide portion sized and shaped complementary to the slide capture feature, for secure engagement therewith. The locking slide portion may further includes a nose portion having a detent, configured for use with a quick disconnect latch to provide releasable locking engagement between the sole and a heel of selected height, such as a high heel, low heel, or medium height heel.