A Biomechanical Investigation of Athletic Footwear Traction Performance: Integration of Gait Analysis with Computational Simulation

• Published in: Applied sciences Vol. 10; no. 5; p. 1672
• Main Authors: Shih, Kao-Shang, Jhou, Shu-Yu, Hsu, Wei-Chun, Hsu, Ching-Chi, Chen, Jun-Wen, Yeh, Jui-Chia, Hung, Yi-Chun
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Basel MDPI AG 01.03.2020
• Subjects: Contact angle; finite element analysis; footwear; Friction; Gait; outsole tread pattern; plantar pressure; Pressure distribution; Product development; Sensors; Simulation; traction; United States > US

Evaluations are vital to quantify the functionalities of athletic footwear, such as the performance of slip resistance, shock absorption, and rebound. Computational technology has progressed to become a promising solution for accelerating product development time and providing customized products in...