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The effects of high-heeled shoes on gait parameters in healthy adult women
Walking is essential in daily life, and footwear type significantly affects walking patterns. High-heeled shoes increase the risk of knee osteoarthritis and falls in women. Traditional studies often use treadmills or unfamiliar footwear, which may not reflect daily walking. This study investigated the impact of high-heeled shoes on walking parameters in healthy adult women using in-shoe motion sensors.
Seventeen healthy adult women without pain during walking participated. They walked for 6 minutes along a 30-meter corridor wearing high-heeled shoes and sneakers. Walking data were recorded using an in-shoe motion sensor system every 2 minutes. The average of three valid consecutive steps was calculated automatically. Statistical analysis compared the mean walking parameters between the high-heel and sneaker groups.
The high-heel group showed significantly reduced foot clearance, stride length, peak plantar angle in dorsiflexion, and peak plantar angle in plantarflexion, and significantly greater toe-out angle in spatial parameters. Spatiotemporal parameters revealed significantly reduced walking speed and maximum swing phase speed in the high-heel group. No significant differences were observed in temporal parameters between the groups.
Since this study collected gait data under conditions similar to daily life, it provides data suitable for practical applications and may contribute to future research evaluating everyday gait. Additionally, future studies should include a broader range of participants and incorporate measurement devices capable of capturing hip and knee joint movements, providing a more comprehensive evaluation of the effects of high-heeled shoes on gait in healthy adult women.
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Teeter-totter effect: a new mechanism to understand shoe-related improvements in long-distance running
Correspondence to Dr Benno M Nigg, Human Performance Laboratory, Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB T2L 1N4, Canada; nigg@ucalgary.ca The effect of shoe mid-sole construction on running performance was discussed with reference to the Nike Vaporfly 4%.1 Drs Burns and Tam described the mid-sole thickness as the major running shoe characteristic that contributes to changes in performance. [...]the results of the leg model (representative of average-level runners) correlated with the results of the field tests. [...]it appears inappropriate to regulate one specific footwear feature before understanding where these performance advantages originated from.7 However, our current knowledge suggests that, compared with the teeter-totter effect, all other shoe characteristic contributions to performance are small and negligible.
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Electromyographic Patterns of Muscle Activation During Running with Different Footwear at Different Speeds in Nulliparous Women: A Secondary Analysis
With the global increase in women’s participation in running, understanding factors like footwear in performance and injury prevention has become essential. Minimalist shoes (MSs) and traditional shoes (TSs) influence muscle activation patterns, affecting running technique. Proper coordination of the core muscles is essential for efficient stride and posture. This study analyzed muscle activation in nulliparous women running in MSs and TSs at different speeds and explored the correlations with age and BMI. A crossover clinical trial assessed the EMG activation of the lumbar erector (LE), gluteus maximus (GM), pelvic floor, and internal oblique (IO) muscles during treadmill running at 6, 9, and 11 km/h. Fifty-one healthy women (26.55 ± 5.11 years; body mass index (BMI): 21.29 ± 2.07 kg/m2) participated. The protocol included a warm-up, 30 s runs at each speed, and a 5-minute washout between trials. The statistical analyses included Wilcoxon, Friedman, and Spearman’s correlation tests. GM and IO showed the highest activation (p < 0.001) regardless of the footwear or speed. No significant differences were found between MSs and TSs. Weak-to-moderate correlations emerged between BMI and LE muscle activation with MSs, and between BMI and IO with both footwear. Significant correlations were also found with IO activations, but none with PF muscles. The correlations between personal variables, shoe types, and muscle activation suggest that individual and external factors may influence neuromuscular modulation, impacting injury prevention and personalized interventions.
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Shoe Wars
Welcome to Shoe Town - and meet Ruby and Bear Foot. They are running out of time to rescue their inventor dad from his hideous boss, Wendy Wedge. She'll do ANYTHING to win the glitzy Golden Shoe Award and knows that entering flying shoes is her hot ticket to the trophy. Flying shoes that Ruby and Bear just happen to be hiding ...\"--https://shop.scholastic.co.uk.
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Is it the shoes? A simple proposal for regulating footwear in road running
When Nike compared its energetic cost (running economy) to contemporary elite racing shoes, the Vaporfly provided a 4% improvement in economy (hence the shoe’s moniker) and an estimated 3.4% increase in running speed.1 Subsequent independent laboratory testing2 and big-data performance analyses3 have corroborated the benefit. Schematic of the Nike Vaporfly 4% (images adapted from Nike.com) Carbon-fibre plate The full-length embedded carbon-fibre plate increases the longitudinal bending stiffness of the shoe, reducing running economy by 1%.5 While widely used in sprinting spikes, it was an uncommon addition to long-distance racing shoes. The Vaporfly has a 31 mm heel-height, and weighs 184 g, whereas the Streak has a 23 mm heel-height and weighs 181 g. This provides the energetic benefit of increased cushioning without incurring the energetic penalty of added weight.7 8 Moreover, the thicker midsole extends the effective leg length of the runner. [...]selecting parameters for shoe regulation would be troublesome up front and operationally burdensome over time for the IAAF. [...]a precedent exists: IAAF Rule 143.5 stipulates a sole and heel thickness for shoes used in high jump and long jump competitions.
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Shoetopia : contemporary footwear
Shoetopia is the ultimate book on designer shoes, exploring the ever-evolving world of footwear and the creative designers in it. Footwear design continues to be one of the most important and interesting areas of the fashion industry. This stunning book showcases the most exciting and innovative contemporary footwear designers from across the globe, from established, world-recognized brands like Jimmy Choo and Prada to the stars of the future. From traditional skills to extraordinary new developments in the industry, the book features original design sketches and beautiful photography, bringing together a rich array of desirable footwear.
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How does it feel to run in minimalist and advanced footwear technology shoes: A qualitative study involving male recreational runners
We examined the perceptions and experiences of male recreational runners when using minimalist racing flats (FLAT, Saucony Endorphin Racer 2) and advanced footwear technology (AFT, Nike Vaporfly 4%) shoes, compared with their habitual shoes (OWN). Eighteen runners completed three 1.5 km outdoor trials, running in OWN first, followed by FLAT and AFT in a randomised counter-balanced order. Semi-structured interviews conducted before and after each trial provided qualitative data, analysed using a six-phase reflexive thematic approach. Five interconnected themes emerged: ‘novelty and familiarity’, ‘feel’, ‘performance’, ‘biomechanics’, and ‘injury’. Runners’ perceptions were shaped by iterative feedback loops combining experiential, educated, and instinctual assessments. OWN shoes were generally ranked highest for comfort and lowest for perceived injury risk due to familiarity and balanced design. Novel shoes elicited mixed reactions. FLAT shoes were valued for their lightweight and natural feel, but raised concerns about discomfort and potential injury from minimal cushioning and support. AFT shoes were appreciated for their bounciness and performance potential, but raised concerns about instability and excessive cushioning. Findings indicate that footwear comfort is multifaceted, context-dependent, and not always aligned with performance or injury reduction. Runners often prioritised performance over comfort in competitive scenarios, highlighting the inherent trade-offs in footwear selection and the importance of personalised approaches. Concerns about injury and biomechanics changes underscore the need for gradual transitions to novel footwear. By adopting a real-world approach, this study advances understanding of footwear perceptions, emphasises the dynamic and subjective nature of runners’ experiences, and offers practical implications for runners, clinicians, and shoe manufacturers.
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