The influence of shoe upper construction on the plantar pressure distribution during running

Onodera, Andrea Naomi; Roveri, Maria Isabel; Oliveira, Wagner Rosa; Sacco, Isabel C.N.

doi:10.1080/19424280.2015.1038620

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“…5 Therefore, the current investigation has attempted to alleviate the absence of studies on the upper section of shoes. Although the influence of the upper on biomechanics is not clear, 4 this study revealed significant differences between the two shoe models in terms of the variables of muscle mechanical power (Table 1).…”

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confidence: 70%

“…Some studies, such as those of Onodera et al, 4,5 have found the upper to be a significant element of running shoes in terms of its effect on the biomechanics of running. However, these studies have focused on the entire shoe (rather than the upper in isolation), so it is impossible to identify which characteristic of the shoes studied has the greatest influence on the biomechanical changes observed during the run.…”

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Effect of the upper material of running shoes on muscle mechanical power transfer on lower limbs

Cordero-Sánchez

Pérez-Soriano

Bazuelo-Ruiz

2022

Journal of Industrial Textiles

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This study focuses on determining the effects of the upper material of running shoes on the mechanical power flows of the muscles of the lower limbs during the support phase of running. Two models of running shoes—differentiated only by the upper structure and material—have been used, being randomly assigned to 19 participants. Five measurements of each participant per shoe model were obtained at 3.3 m·s−1 to perform inverse dynamic analysis with the data obtained. Statistically significant differences have been found between the two models for the muscle power flow variables in the ankle, knee and hip joints, as well as at the ends of adjacent segments. The KNIT-upper model (model 2) presents higher generation (8.87 ± 7.63 W/kg; p < .001; d = -.13) and less absorption (−5.11 W/kg; p < .001; d = −6.7) of mechanical power in the ankle compared to the MESH-upper model (model 1). The mechanical power flows in the knee and hip indicate that with model 2, greater mechanical power is generated and absorbed by the flexor and extensor muscle groups of these joints compared to model 1 (-.38 ± 2.9 W/kg vs -.22 ± 2.54 W/kg for the knee and −1.75 ± 2.91 W/kg vs −1.15 ± 2.07 W/kg for the hip, respectively). Therefore, it can be concluded that the upper material has an influence on mechanical power flow patterns. However, more studies are needed in order to accurately and reliably establish the impact that the upper material of the shoes has on performance and on the prevention of sports injuries.

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Effect of the upper material of running shoes on muscle mechanical power transfer on lower limbs

Cordero-Sánchez

Pérez-Soriano

Bazuelo-Ruiz

2022

Journal of Industrial Textiles

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“…4, ESM Appendix S3, Table 11). Both articles were published by the same research group and considered no covariate (55,155). The data indicated that a soft sewed structured fabric reduces knee abduction angles and vertical GRF loading rate compared to a minimalist heat fusion fabric.…”

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Towards functionally individualized designed footwear recommendation for overuse injury prevention: A Scoping Review

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Robertz

Robbin

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Running shoes were categorized either as motion control, cushioned, or minimal footwear in the past. Today, these categories blur and are not as clearly defined. Moreover, with the advances in manufacturing processes, it is possible to create individualized running shoes that incorporate features that meet individual biomechanical and experiential needs. However, specific ways to individualize footwear to reduce individual injury risk are poorly understood. Therefore, the purpose of this scoping review was to provide an overview of (1) footwear design features that have the potential for individualization; (2) human biomechanical variability as a theoretical foundation for individualization; (3) the literature on the differential responses to footwear design features between selected groups of individuals. These purposes focus exclusively on reducing running-related risk factors for overuse injuries. We included studies in the English language on adults that analyzed: (1) potential interaction effects between footwear design features and subgroups of runners or covariates (e.g., age, gender) for running-related biomechanical risk factors or injury incidences; (2) footwear perception for a systematically modified footwear design feature. Most of the included articles (n = 107) analyzed male runners. Several footwear design features (e.g., midsole characteristics, upper, outsole profile) show potential for individualization. However, the overall body of literature addressing individualized footwear solutions and the potential to reduce biomechanical risk factors is limited. Future studies should leverage more extensive data collections considering relevant covariates and subgroups while systematically modifying isolated footwear design features to inform footwear individualization.

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“…The upper shoes (1-5) and sole (6)(7)(8)(9)(10)(11)(12) are the major parts of the footwear, being the sole composed by three parts: insole (6 and 9), inner sole (7 and 8), and external sole (10)(11)(12) (Fig. 2) [26].…”

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“…There are many parts of shoes in direct contact with upper and mainly lower part of foot, being the sole important factor related to weight distribution, the muscle activity and vertebral column [5]. The material sole must resist for the impact attenuation and forces received by the musculoskeletal [6], because it must be flexible, resistant and have adequate design [7]. In addition to these qualities, others properties are required to select the materials, like the venting capacity, heat dissipation, impact absorption, water resistance, etc.…”

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Panorama of natural fibers applied in Brazilian footwear: materials and market

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Footwear material is of great importance mainly considering the user's health. There are many components in contact with upper and mainly lower part of foot, being the sole essential part to weight distribution, muscle activity and vertebral column. This study aimed to verify how the natural fibers are applied at Brazilian market footwear, demonstrating the types of raw materials utilized, textile constructions and other variables. As well as comparing the information at natural fibers applications data from economics sources and material employment at the footwear international market. The methodology was based in literature research and interviews with Brazilian companies. The employment of natural fibers in footwear corresponds to a small part in comparison of synthetic fibers. Cellulosic fibers have been researched to reinforce rubbers and they are applied to sole as snow footwear. In addition, these fibers are being researched as biodegradable materials, showing innovations for instance, the use of leather waste, coconut fiber and latex, multilayers fabrics and finishing process adding bactericide properties to cotton. Brazilian footwear industry is finding solutions to reduce production costs in order to compete in the international market. One of the strategies is the gradual replacement of leather by fabrics, synthetic polymers and rubbers. The interviews identified the employment of cotton, raffia and jute fabrics especially in footwear summer collections. Thus, the increasing of researches about recycling footwear components and the development of biodegradable materials points a sustainability trend in this sector.

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The influence of shoe upper construction on the plantar pressure distribution during running

Cited by 7 publications

References 5 publications

Effect of the upper material of running shoes on muscle mechanical power transfer on lower limbs

Effect of the upper material of running shoes on muscle mechanical power transfer on lower limbs

Towards functionally individualized designed footwear recommendation for overuse injury prevention: A Scoping Review

Panorama of natural fibers applied in Brazilian footwear: materials and market

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