the invention advantageously provides enhanced support of the foot wearing a shoe according to the invention , while eliminating unnecessary manufacturing steps . according to the invention , an upper , an insole , and an outsole are provided to manufacture a shoe . the outsole comprises a heel , an arch , and a plantar region . a cavity is formed in one or more of the heel , arch and plantar regions of the outsole . a cushioning pad is permanently affixed in the cavity . the upper , insole and outsole are then assembled to make the shoe according to the invention . the pad functions integrally with the outsole in cushioning shock to a given area of the foot wearing the shoe . a midsole and the manufacturing process for making the same are no longer needed as a result .