Sex differences in young adults on comfort and foot skin temperature using different running shoes lacing
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This study examined the impact of sex and lacing pattern on foot skin temperature (Tsk) and comfort during running. Twenty-four recreational runners participated in two treadmill trials involving cross-lacing and heel-lock lacing. Tsk and comfort were measured before and after 20 min of running at 10 km/h. Results revealed higher post-exercise Tsk with cross-lacing compared to heel-lock lacing (p = 0.003). Females had lower pre-exercise Tsk but higher post-exercise Tsk than males (p < 0.001). Heel-lock lacing was perceived as more comfortable (p < 0.05), and females reported higher heart rates and perceived exertion (p < 0.001). The mechanical work of running is crucial for the impact of lacing patterns on Tsk. Increased Tsk with cross-lacing negatively influences comfort, suggesting that lacing patterns can affect foot thermoregulation and subjective experience during running. • Cross-lacing obtained higher foot skin temperature than heel-lock lacing after exercise. • Females showed lower skin temperature than males before exercise but higher after exercise. • Heel-lock lacing was perceived as more comfortable than cross lacing.
Source: Applied Ergonomics
Institution: Universitat de València
Language: English
Subfield: Biomedical Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $3,400
Funder: Ministerio de Universidades
Award: G8791786501
OpenAlex ID: W4415085579