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Quo vadis advanced footwear technology research?

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Since the introduction of advanced footwear technology (AFT), distance running performances have improved significantly, as evidenced by a series of world records and general improvements in both elite and recreational running performances. 1 In their recent systematic review and meta-analysis, Stephen et al. 2 synthesize evidence on how AFT as a whole, as well as longitudinal bending stiffness (LBS) and midsole energy return as key constructional features, affect running economy (RE) and ankle mechanics during running. 2 Their systematic review demonstrates that AFT improves RE by∼ 2.7% at an average running speed of 14.5 km/h. In contrast, their synthesis of the currently available literature suggests that neither LBS nor energy return alone significantly improves oxygen consumption or alters ankle mechanics.

Source: Journal of sport and health science/Journal of Sport and Health Science

DOI: 10.1016/j.jshs.2025.101071

Authors: Steffen Willwacher, Yannick Denis, Patrick Mai, Carlo von Diecken, Luca Braun

Institutions: Offenburg University of Applied Sciences, Norwegian School of Sport Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies

Subfield: Biomedical Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4411716099

FWCI: 0.241

Cites: 23

Cited by: 1

Related to: 10