Objective To provide a narrative synthesis of the research literature pertaining to footwear
comfort, including definitions, measurement scales, footwear design features, and …

This review aimed to synthesise the methods for assessing and reporting footwear
characteristics among studies evaluating the effect of footwear on running biomechanics …

Background While the roles of injury prevention and performance enhancement have
increasingly been investigated for badminton footwear, there is a lack of research on gender …

Objectives The objective is to assess the extent of foot-specific and generic health-related
quality of life (HRQoL) impairment among individuals diagnosed with plantar fasciitis (PF) at …

Subjective scales are frequently used in the design process of head-related products to
assess pressure discomfort. Nevertheless, some users lack fundamental cognitive and …

This study assessed whether grip socks reduce in-shoe foot motion and improve change of
direction performance in team sports players and compared the effects between males and …

Background Motor coordination concerns are estimated to affect 5%–6% of school‐aged
children. Motor coordination concerns have variable impact on children's lives, with gait and …

Wedge-heeled shoes, which are formed by elevating both the forefoot and heel, have been
popular among young women. However, research on the foot shape in wedge-heeled shoes …

Comfort is among the priorities of wearers, this creates a requirement to understand and
measure footwear comfort within the real-world where footwear is being used. Comfort is …

Until the mid-2000s, qualitative research has been virtually absent from running injury
research. A handful of studies have been recently published regarding the attitudes and …