Journal articles: 'Footwear'

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McPoil, Thomas G. "Footwear." Physical Therapy 68, no. 12 (December 1, 1988): 1857–65. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ptj/68.12.1857.

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Ghazali, Mariyam J., Xu Ren, Armin Rajabi, Wan Fathul Hakim W. Zamri, Nadia Mohd Mustafah, and Jing Ni. "Finite Element Analysis of Cushioned Diabetic Footwear Using Ethylene Vinyl Acetate Polymer." Polymers 13, no. 14 (July 9, 2021): 2261. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/polym13142261.

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With the development of societies, diabetic foot ulcers have become one of the most common diseases requiring lower extremity amputation. The early treatment and prevention of diabetic foot ulcers can considerably reduce the possibility of amputation. Using footwear to redistribute and relieve plantar pressure is one of the important measures for the treatment and prevention of diabetic foot ulcers. Thus, the evaluation and prediction of the distribution of plantar pressure play an important role in designing footwears. Herein, the finite element method was used to study plantar pressure under two kinds of foot models, namely, the skeletal structure foot model and the whole foot model, to explore the influence of human bones on the pressure of the soles of the feet and obtain accurate foot pressure. Simulation results showed that under the two models, the plantar pressure and the pressure from the footwear with ethylene vinyl acetate were all reduced. The total deformation demonstrated a slight increase. These stresses are very useful as they enable the design of suitable orthotic footwear that reduces the amount of stress in individuals with diabetic foot ulcers.

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Prakash, Reshma Jaya, and Richard K. Jones. "The Footwear and Footwear Modifications for Reducing Biomechanical Risk Factor, External Knee Adduction Moment for Medial Knee Osteoarthritis Progression: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis." International Journal of Health Sciences and Research 14, no. 2 (February 17, 2024): 288–313. http://dx.doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20240238.

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Objective The purpose of this systematic study is to provide clear, patient-focused, recent, evidence-based, and consensus recommendations for footwear and footwear modifications with effects that are globally relevant in OA knee. The identification and quantitative rating of studies estimating 1st and 2nd KAM by wearing different types of footwear and insoles in patients with OA knee. Method: Five databases were searched. A full search of 258 articles was found. To be included in this study, the population should be with OA of any grade without any ambulatory aids, male and female were included with age group above 54 years. For the intervention, all the types of shoes and any kind of modification in the shoes were included. The Primary outcome of interest relating to the biomechanical risk of disease progression was the 1st and 2nd Knee Adduction Moment. Eligible studies were pooled using meta-analysis. Result: Twenty-three studies were included with a total population of 841. Variable stiffness shoe (Mean Difference MD: -0.27; 95% CI: -0.34, -0.21) and Moleca (Mean Difference MD: -0.25; 95% CI: -0.56, 0.05) (Mean Difference MD: -0.25; 95% CI: -0.56, 0.05) have a comparably large statistically significant reduction in KAM with low heterogeneity (Ch2 = 1.49, I2 = 0%). The quality of all the studies is moderate (modified Downs and Black quality checklist) and low to moderate risk of bias (QUADAS 2). Conclusion: Biomechanical parameters related to the medial knee load, including first peak EKAM and second peak EKAM, were reduced with the use of footwears and footwear modification, apart from the mobility shoes in first peak KAM and MBT in second peak KAM in comparison with barefoot. VSS and Moleca show significant changes in KAM. Future studies need to consider in terms of height of arch in LWI, duration of footwear usage, material, and rigidity of insole, consider the grades of OA knee for baseline for disease specific recommendation. However, based on our study, the footwear and its modifications show an immediate reduction in EKAM. VSS and Moleca have greater effect in reducing EKAM. Key words: Footwear, OA knee, Degenerative knee, Biomechanical knee, Knee adduction moment, Joint loading, Kinematic knee joint

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Hatton, Anna L., Keith Rome, John Dixon, Denis J. Martin, and Patrick O. McKeon. "Footwear Interventions." Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association 103, no. 6 (November 1, 2013): 516–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.7547/1030516.

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Footwear interventions, including shoe insoles and foot orthoses, have the capacity to enhance balance control and gait in older people. This review assessed the evidence for the effect of footwear interventions on static and dynamic balance performance and gait in older populations and explored proposed theories for underlying sensorimotor and mechanical mechanisms. We searched the Medline, EMBASE, CINAHL (the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature), and AMED databases and conducted hand searches. Of 115 relevant articles screened, 14 met the predefined inclusion criteria. Articles were grouped into one of three categories based on balance task (static balance performance during quiet standing, dynamic balance performance during walking, and dynamic balance performance during perturbed standing or functional tasks) and were scored for methodological quality using the Downs and Black Quality Index tool. Footwear interventions seem to alter underlying strategies controlling static and dynamic movement patterns through a combination of sensorimotor and mechanical mechanisms in older people, including those with chronic sensory and musculoskeletal conditions. Evidence shows a consistent trend toward footwear interventions markedly improving lateral stability measures, which are predictors of falls in the elderly. In-depth investigation of neurophysiologic responses to footwear interventions is necessary to help confirm any sensorimotor adaptations. The long-term effects of footwear interventions on balance, gait, and the prevention of falls in older people require further investigation. (J Am Podiatr Med Assoc 103(6): 516–533, 2013)

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Etzler, Paul. "Footwear Fashion." Science News 154, no. 11 (September 12, 1998): 163. http://dx.doi.org/10.2307/4010745.

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Lurie, N. O. "Fabulous Footwear?" Science 301, no. 5637 (August 29, 2003): 1184a—1184. http://dx.doi.org/10.1126/science.301.5637.1184a.

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Janisse, Dennis J. "Footwear Prescriptions." Foot & Ankle International 18, no. 8 (August 1997): 526–29. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/107110079701800815.

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ROBBINS, STEVEN E., and GERARD J. GOUW. "Athletic footwear." Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 23, no. 2 (February 1991): 217???224. http://dx.doi.org/10.1249/00005768-199102000-00012.

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Powell, Corey S. "Flotsam Footwear." Scientific American 267, no. 5 (November 1992): 26. http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/scientificamerican1192-26b.

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RICE, HANNAH M., STEVE T. JAMISON, and IRENE S. DAVIS. "Footwear Matters." Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 48, no. 12 (December 2016): 2462–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.1249/mss.0000000000001030.

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Soorikumaran, S. "Surgical footwear." BMJ 299, no. 6705 (October 14, 1989): 976. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmj.299.6705.976-a.

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Rowley, D. I. "Surgical footwear." BMJ 299, no. 6709 (November 11, 1989): 1216–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmj.299.6709.1216-b.

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Michaelson, P. "Surgical footwear." BMJ 299, no. 6709 (November 11, 1989): 1217. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmj.299.6709.1217.

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Schweiger, P. "Surgical footwear." BMJ 299, no. 6709 (November 11, 1989): 1217. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmj.299.6709.1217-a.

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Saha, M., C. R. Srinivas, S. D. Shenoy, C. Balachandran, and Sandhya Acharya. "Footwear dermatitis." Contact Dermatitis 28, no. 5 (May 1993): 260–64. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0536.1993.tb03428.x.

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Bajaj, A. K., S. C. Gupta, and A. K. Chatterjee. "Footwear depigmentation." Contact Dermatitis 35, no. 2 (August 1996): 117–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0536.1996.tb02313.x.

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Smith, Lloyd S., and Rick Bunch. "Athletic Footwear." Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery 3, no. 4 (October 1986): 637–47. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0891-8422(23)00189-1.

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Roberts, Martin E., and Charles E. Gordon. "Orthopedic footwear: Custom-made and commercially manufactured footwear." Foot and Ankle Clinics 6, no. 2 (June 2001): 243–47. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s1083-7515(03)00092-5.

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Sato, Natsuki, Shin Hirai, and Daisuke Kogawa. "Expanding roles of footwear science: footwear for everybody." Footwear Science 15, sup1 (June 30, 2023): S1. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/19424280.2023.2211389.

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Yurt, Yasin, Gul Sener, and Yavuz Yakut. "Footwear suitability in Turkish preschool-aged children." Prosthetics and Orthotics International 38, no. 3 (August 30, 2013): 224–31. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0309364613497047.

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Background: Unsuitable footwear worn in childhood may cause some foot problems by interfering normal development of foot. Objectives: To compare footwear suitability rate of indoor and outdoor footwear at all points in preschool children and investigate factors which could affect footwear suitability. Study design: A cross-sectional survey study. Methods: A total of 1000 healthy preschool children (4–6 years old) participated in this study. Indoor and outdoor footwear of children were evaluated through Turkish version of Footwear Assessment Score. Effect of factors like age, sex, number of siblings, educational and occupational situation of parents, and behavior of school management about selecting footwear was investigated. Results: Children got better footwear score for outdoor than indoor ones (p < 0.001). Boys got statistically better footwear score for both indoor and outdoor ones than girls (p < 0.001). Also significant difference in footwear score was found in favor of children who were going to schools that gave guidance about selecting footwear for both indoor and outdoor in comparison to children going to other schools (p < 0.001). Conclusions: For healthy foot development, parents need an education about suitable footwear for their children. Performing education programs and investigation of their effect with comprehensive follow-up studies in future is essential. Clinical relevance This study reflects footwear habits of Turkish preschool children and factors affecting this issue. Results may give way to education programs about suitable footwear worn in childhood for healthy foot development.

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Bowser, Bradley, William Rose, Robert McGrath, Jilian Salerno, Joshua Wallace, and Irene Davis. "Effect of Footwear on Dynamic Stability during Single-leg Jump Landings." International Journal of Sports Medicine 38, no. 06 (April 7, 2017): 481–86. http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0043-103090.

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AbstractBarefoot and minimal footwear running has led to greater interest in the biomechanical effects of different types of footwear. The effect of running footwear on dynamic stability is not well understood. The purpose of this study was to compare dynamic stability and impact loading across 3 footwear conditions; barefoot, minimal footwear and standard running shoes. 25 injury free runners (21 male, 4 female) completed 5 single-leg jump landings in each footwear condition. Dynamic stability was assessed using the dynamic postural stability index and its directional components (mediolateral, anteroposterior, vertical). Peak vertical ground reaction force and vertical loadrates were also compared across footwear conditions. Dynamic stability was dependent on footwear type for all stability indices (ANOVA, p<0.05). Post-hoc tests showed dynamic stability was greater when barefoot than in running shoes for each stability index (p<0.02) and greater than minimal footwear for the anteroposterior stability index (p<0.01). Peak vertical force and average loadrates were both dependent on footwear (p≤0.05). Dynamic stability, peak vertical force, and average loadrates during single-leg jump landings appear to be affected by footwear type. The results suggest greater dynamic stability and lower impact loading when landing barefoot or in minimal footwear.

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Sinclair, Jonathan, Bobbie Butters, and Philip Stainton. "Acute Effects of Barefoot And Minimalist Footwear on Medial Tibiofemoral Compartment Loading During Running: A Statistical Parametric Mapping Approach." Journal of Human Kinetics 65, no. 1 (December 31, 2018): 35–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/hukin-2018-0037.

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Abstract The current investigation examined the effects of running barefoot and in minimalist footwear on medial tibiofemoral compartment loading, compared to conventional running trainers. Fifteen male runners ran over a force platform in five different footwear conditions (barefoot, Vibram five-fingers (Footwear A), Inov-8 (Footwear B) Nike-Free (Footwear C), and running trainer) whilst lower extremity kinematics were examined using a three-dimensional camera system. Medial compartment loading during the stance phase was explored using the knee adduction moment (KAM). In addition, the KAM instantaneous load rate was also calculated. Differences between footwear across the entire stance phase were examined using 1-dimensional statistical parametric mapping, whereas differences in discrete parameters were explored using one-way repeated measures ANOVA. Statistical parametric mapping revealed that Footwear B was associated with a significantly larger KAM compared to the running trainer from 15-20 and 25-30% of the stance phase and also Footwear C from 15-20% of the stance phase. The KAM instantaneous load rate was significantly larger in the barefoot (210.69 Nm/kg/s), Footwear A (200.23 Nm/kg/s) and Footwear B (186.03 Nm/kg/s) conditions in comparison to Footwear C (100.88 Nm/kg/s) and running trainers (92.70 Nm/kg/s). The findings from this study indicate that running barefoot and in minimalist footwear with the least midsole interface may place runners at increased risk of medial compartment knee OA, although further exploration using habitual barefoot / minimalist footwear users is required.

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Tora, Abebayehu, Getnet Tadele, Gail Davey, and Colleen M. McBride. "The extent of protective footwear use among school-age rural children at high risk for podoconiosis and socio-economic correlates: A household cross-sectional survey in Southern Ethiopia." PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases 15, no. 10 (October 4, 2021): e0009791. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0009791.

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Background Podoconiosis is preventable if genetically susceptible people wear shoes starting from an early age and do so consistently. However, lack of routine use of footwear is one of the major risk factors for podoconiosis and several other foot-related Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs). This study is aimed at describing the extent of footwear use among school-age rural children susceptible to the disease and investigating associated socioeconomic factors. Methods Cross sectional surveys were conducted in 330 randomly selected households in Wolaita zone, southern Ethiopia. A household head and a child aged between 9 and 15 years were recruited from each household. Household heads provided socioeconomic data while children were asked about their footwear ownership and footwear use. Results Nearly half (49.5%) of the children reported either walking barefoot or wearing under-protective footwear in a range of situations. Girls, older children, those in higher school grades, who belonged to families with higher socio-economic status, and those who owned a larger number of pairs of footwear reported more protective use of footwear. The linear regression model constituting the adequacy of footwear ownership and interaction term (i.e. family socioeconomic status by adequacy of footwear ownership) variables explained 30% of variance in the protective use of footwear (AR2 = 0.307). The interaction effect of adequate ownership of footwear and family socioeconomic status consistently predicted the protective use of footwear among children (β = -0.175, p<0.01) though the main effect of adequacy of footwear ownership was stronger (β = 0.507, p<0.001). Conclusion Increased adoption of protective footwear is needed to effectively prevent school-age children living in endemic areas from developing podoconiosis and other neglected tropical diseases. Interventions aimed to improve the protective footwear use should consider approaches that also increase the socio-economic capacity of families in podoconiosis endemic communities.

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Wannop, John W., Darren J. Stefanyshyn, Robert B. Anderson, Michael J. Coughlin, and Richard Kent. "Development of a Footwear Sizing System in the National Football League." Sports Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach 11, no. 1 (July 26, 2018): 40–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1941738118789402.

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Context: Footwear performance and injury mitigation may be compromised if the footwear is not properly sized for an athlete. Additionally, poor fit may result in discomfort and foot injury such as fifth metatarsal stress fracture, foot deformities, turf toe, and blisters. Current footwear fitting methods consist of foot length and width measurements, which may not properly describe the shape of the individual foot, correlated with shoe size descriptors that are not standardized. Footwear manufacturers employ a range of sizing rubrics, which introduces shoe size and shape variability between and even within footwear companies. This article describes the synthesis of literature to inform the development and deployment of an objective footwear fitting system in the National Football League (NFL). The process may inform athletic footwear fitting at other levels of play and in other sports. Evidence Acquisition: Literature related to footwear fitting, sizing, and foot scanning from 1980 through 2017 was compiled using electronic databases. Reference lists of articles were examined for additional relevant studies. Sixty-five sources are included in this descriptive review. Study Type: Descriptive review. Level of Evidence: Level 5. Results: Current methods of footwear fitting and variability in the size and shape of athletic footwear complicate proper fitting of footwear to athletes. An objective measurement and recommendation system that can match the 3-dimensional shape of an athlete’s foot to the internal shape of available shoe models can provide important guidance for footwear selection. One such system has been deployed in the NFL. Conclusion: An objective footwear fitting system based on 3-dimensional shape matching of feet and shoes can facilitate the selection of footwear that properly fits an athlete’s foot.

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Dr. K. Krishnakumar, Dr K. Krishnakumar, and S. Kavitha S.Kavitha. "Brand Loyalty on Footwear." Global Journal For Research Analysis 3, no. 4 (June 15, 2012): 13–16. http://dx.doi.org/10.15373/22778160/apr2014/4.

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Chari, Satyan R., Prue McRae, Matthew J. Stewart, Joan Webster, Mary Fenn, and Terry P. Haines. "Point prevalence of suboptimal footwear features among ambulant older hospital patients: implications for fall prevention." Australian Health Review 40, no. 4 (2016): 399. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/ah14168.

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Objective The aim of the present study was to establish the point prevalence of ‘suboptimal’ features in footwear reported to have been used by older hospital patients when ambulating, and to explore underpinning factors for their choice of footwear. Method A cross-sectional investigation was undertaken on 95 of 149 eligible in-patients across 22 high fall-risk wards in a large metropolitan hospital in Brisbane, Australia. Results Over 70% of participants experienced an unplanned admission. Although most participants had access to some form of footwear in hospital (92%), nearly all reported ambulating in footwear with ‘suboptimal’ features (99%). Examples included slippers (27%), backless slippers (16%) or bare feet (27%). For patients who ambulated in bare feet, only one-third reported ‘lack of access to footwear’ as the primary cause, with others citing foot wounds, pain, oedema and personal choice as the main reason for bare foot ambulation. Conclusions Admitted patients frequently use footwear with ‘suboptimal’ features for ambulation in hospital. While some footwear options (for example well-fitting slippers) could be suited for limited in-hospital ambulation, others are clearly hazardous and might cause falls. Since footwear choices are influenced by multiple factors in this population, footwear education strategies alone may be insufficient to address the problem of hazardous footwear in at-risk patients. Footwear requirements may be more effectively addressed within a multidisciplinary team approach encompassing foot health, mobility and safety. What is known about the topic? Accidental falls while ambulating are an important health and safety concern for older people. Because certain footwear characteristics have been negatively linked to posture and balance, and specific footwear types linked to falls among seniors, the use of footwear with fewer suboptimal characteristics is generally recommended as a means of reducing the risk of falling. While footwear usage and choices have been explored in older people in the community and in residential care settings, there is little comparable data on acutely unwell older hospital patients. What does this paper add? This paper provides prevalence data on the use of footwear with suboptimal characteristics among ambulant older hospital patients, and identifies concurrent factors that may be relevant to patient footwear choices. What are the implications for practitioners? Pain, foot pathology and a desire to retain independence are important concerns for hospitalised patients and are likely to influence their choice of footwear used to ambulate with. Pragmatic team-based approaches that remain sensitive to key patient concerns may be more successful in optimising patient footwear usage than footwear education strategies alone.

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Davis, Annette, Anna Murphy, and Terry P. Haines. "“Good for Older Ladies, Not Me”." Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association 103, no. 6 (November 1, 2013): 465–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.7547/1030465.

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Background: Footwear selection is important among older adults. Little is known about factors that influence footwear selection among older women. If older women are to wear better footwear that reduces their risk of falls and foot abnormalities, then a better understanding of the factors underlying footwear choice is needed. This study aims to identify factors that drive footwear selection and use among older community-dwelling women with no history of falls. Methods: A cross-sectional survey using a structured, open-ended questionnaire was conducted by telephone interview. The participants were 24 women, 60 to 80 years old, with no history of falls or requirement for gait aids. The responses to open-ended questions were coded and quantified under a qualitative description paradigm. Results: The main themes identified about footwear selection were aesthetics and comfort. Aesthetics was by far the main factor influencing footwear choice. Wearing safe footwear was not identified as a consideration when purchasing footwear. Conclusions: This study indicates that older women are driven primarily by aesthetics and comfort in their footwear selection. These footwear drivers have implications for health-care providers when delivering fall and foot health education. (J Am Podiatr Med Assoc 103(6): 465–470, 2013)

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Van Rensburg, Melissa L., S’phumelele L. Nkomo, and Ntandoyenkosi M. Mkhize. "Life cycle and End-of-Life management options in the footwear industry: A review." Waste Management & Research 38, no. 6 (March 17, 2020): 599–613. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0734242x20908938.

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It is well recognized globally that the footwear industry contributes to a large waste stream throughout its life cycle. This article reviews the literature pertaining to the life cycle of footwear products and their End-of-Life (EoL) management strategies. The review discusses critical aspects of the footwear industry, commencing with a background on the growth and consumption of footwear products across the globe. The review provides an overview of the environmental impacts of different footwear materials across their life cycles. In this regard, leather materials are given intense focus due to their poor environmental performance. The review further examines proactive and reactive approaches to footwear waste management, whilst additionally exploring the challenges facing EoL footwear recovery. Finally, pyrolysis is examined as a thermochemical treatment process with value due to its potential to recover materials from post-consumer footwear. The significant findings in this review paper are as follows: (a) leather footwear materials have the most detrimental environmental impacts across their life cycle; (b) there is limited scientific literature on thermochemical processes (particularly pyrolysis) as waste recovery options for post-consumer footwear; and (c) several challenges face the recovery of post-consumer footwear products, including inefficient reverse logistics, mixed product recycling and difficulties establishing a value recovery chain. This review paper recommends further research on pyrolysis as a potential post-consumer footwear recovery option. Exploring the viability of new avenues for footwear waste recovery is significant due to its potential to divert this waste stream from landfills and allow a progression toward a more circular economy.

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Keukenkamp, Renske, Jaap J. van Netten, Tessa E. Busch-Westbroek, and Sicco A. Bus. "Custom-made footwear designed for indoor use increases short-term and long-term adherence in people with diabetes at high ulcer risk." BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care 10, no. 1 (February 2022): e002593. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjdrc-2021-002593.

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IntroductionTo explore changes in footwear adherence following provision of custom-made indoor footwear in people with diabetes at high risk for plantar foot ulceration and in possession of regular custom-made footwear.Research design and methodsAdherence indoors and outdoors was assessed objectively as percentage of steps custom-made footwear was worn, at baseline (in regular custom-made footwear), and at 1 and 12 months after providing custom-made indoor footwear (in both indoor and regular footwear). Primary group: participants with low (<80%) baseline indoor adherence; secondary group: participants with high (≥80%) baseline indoor adherence. Peak plantar pressures of the indoor footwear were compared with the regular custom-made footwear. Footwear usability was evaluated at 3 months via a questionnaire. At 12 months, ulcer recurrence was assessed through participant/prescriber reporting.ResultsOf 31 participants, 23 had low baseline indoor adherence (<80%). Overall adherence in this group increased statistically significant from median 65% (IQR: 56%–72%) at baseline to 77% (60%–89%) at 1 month (p=0.002) and 87% (60%–93%) at 12 months (p<0.001). This was due to a significant increase in adherence indoors: baseline: 48% (21%–63%); 1 month: 71% (50%–83%) (p=0.001); and 12 months: 77% (40%–91%) (p<0.001). Mean peak plantar pressures were comparable between the indoor and regular custom-made footwear. Participants were positive about usability. One-year ulcer recurrence rate was 26%.ConclusionsFootwear adherence increased in the short-term and long-term after provision of custom-made indoor footwear in people at high risk of diabetic foot ulceration with low baseline adherence, because they actively wore their newly provided indoor footwear inside their house. Footwear adherence may be helped by using both regular and indoor custom-made footwear in clinical practice; the effect on ulcer recurrence should be investigated in future trials.

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Priyan, J. Vimal. "Brand Preference Towards Footwears." International Journal of Marketing Research Innovation 2, no. 2 (December 5, 2018): 20–29. http://dx.doi.org/10.46281/ijmri.v2i2.213.

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The Indian Footwear sector is a promising one with tremendous opportunity for growth both in the international and domestic market. With low production cost, abundant supply of raw material, evolving retail system, buying patterns and huge consumption market, this sector is posed to grow to great heights. But this market is highly fragmented. The Unorganized sector dominates the industry posing a threat to the organized players. The Indian consumers have become more discerning these days. The double income stance, increased disposable income among the urban middle class, brand and fashion Consciousness due to globalization has all led to changing lifestyle of the Indian consumers. The objective of the present study is to ascertain the level of brand preference towards the footwear. It is found that there is no significant association between socio economic variables except age and their level of brand preference towards footwears.

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Cho, Joon-Haeng, and Ro-Bin Kim. "Comparative Analysis of the Type of Footwear at Standing Posture : Functional Footwear Vs. Running Footwear." Journal of Sport and Leisure Studies 67 (February 28, 2017): 533–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.51979/kssls.2017.02.67.533.

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Hodijah, Siti, Yohanes Vyn Amzar, and Thereza Ismiranda. "Indonesian Export of Footwear Product: Export Destination Countries Analysis." JEJAK 15, no. 2 (October 31, 2022): 300–309. http://dx.doi.org/10.15294/jejak.v15i2.36624.

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This study aims to analyze factors affecting the export volume of Indonesian footwear products in eight export destination countries during the 2017-2020 period. The independent variables used in the study were Export Price, Real Gdp of Export Destination Countries, Population of Export Destination Countries, Exchange Rates, and Export Growth of Tiongkok Footwear. In contrast, the dependent variables were the export volume of Indonesian footwear. The study used multiple linear regression analysis with panel data. Based on the study's results, the variable export price negatively and significantly affects the volume of Indonesian footwear exports. In contrast, the variable real GDP and growth of Tiongkok footwear exports positively and significantly influence the volume of Indonesian footwear export exports. In contrast, the variable population of the destination country of footwear exports and exchange rates does not significantly affect the volume of Indonesian footwear exports in Indonesia's eight export destination countries.

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Irzmańska, Emilia. "The Microclimate in Protective Fire Fighter Footwear: Foot Temperature and Air Temperature and Relative Humidity." Autex Research Journal 16, no. 2 (June 1, 2016): 75–79. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/aut-2015-0030.

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Abstract The study material consisted of two models of protective firefighter footwear. The tests were conducted on subjects in a laboratory using an ergometric treadmill. The parameters of footwear microclimate were continuously recorded using T/RH sensors. For the leather footwear, the highest foot temperature was recorded in the 50th minute of the experiment (35.8°C in the dorsal region and 37.3°C in the plantar region) and for the polymer footwear in the 60th minute of the experiment (35.4°C in the dorsal region and 37.0°C in the plantar region). In the leather footwear, the temperature of the air surrounding the feet rose from 31.0°C to 35.4°C, and then declined, but did not return to the initial level during the rest period. In turn, in the polymer footwear, the temperature rose from 29.0 to 34.7°C, and then decreased to 33.7°C following the rest period. The highest relative air humidity was recorded in the polymer footwear (96.6%), while in the leather footwear it amounted to 91%. Testing the dynamics of the microclimate during footwear use provides complete information about changes in the temperature of the skin of the foot and the temperature and relative humidity of the footwear microclimate.

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Sinclair, Jonathan, Guohao Huang, Paul John Taylor, Nachiappan Chockalingam, and Yifang Fan. "Effects of Running in Minimal and Conventional Footwear on Medial Tibiofemoral Cartilage Failure Probability in Habitual and Non-Habitual Users." Journal of Clinical Medicine 11, no. 24 (December 9, 2022): 7335. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/jcm11247335.

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This study examined the effects of minimal and conventional running footwear on medial tibiofemoral cartilage mechanics and longitudinal failure probability. The current investigation examined twenty males who habitually ran in minimal footwear and 20 males who habitually ran in conventional footwear. Kinematic data during overground running were collected using a motion-capture system and ground reaction forces using a force plate. Medial tibiofemoral loading was examined using musculoskeletal simulation and cartilage failure probability via probabilistic modelling. In habitual minimal footwear users, peak medial tibiofemoral cartilage force, stress and strain were significantly greater in conventional (force = 7.43 BW, stress = 5.12 MPa and strain = 0.30), compared to minimal footwear (force = 7.11 BW, stress 4.65 MPa and strain = 0.28), though no significant differences in these parameters were evident in non-habitual minimal footwear users (conventional: force = 7.50 BW, stress = 5.05 MPa and strain = 0.30; minimal: force = 7.40 BW, stress = 4.77 MPa and strain = 0.29). However, in both habitual and non-habitual minimal footwear users, the probability of medial tibiofemoral cartilage failure was significantly greater in conventional (habitual = 47.19% and non-habitual = 50.00%) compared to minimal footwear (habitual = 33.18% and non-habitual = 32.81%) users. The observations from this investigation show that compared to minimal footwear, conventional footwear appears to have a negative influence on medial tibiofemoral cartilage health.

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Sinclair, J., S. J. Hobbs, G. Currigan, and P. J. Taylor. "A comparison of several barefoot inspired footwear models in relation to barefoot and conventional running footwear." Comparative Exercise Physiology 9, no. 1 (January 1, 2013): 13–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.3920/cep13004.

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This study examined differences in kinetics and kinematics between barefoot and shod running, as well as between several barefoot inspired footwear models. Fifteen participants ran at 4.0 m/s ±5% in each footwear condition. Lower extremity kinematics in the sagittal, coronal and transverse planes were measured using an eight camera motion analysis system alongside ground reaction force parameters. Impact parameters and joint kinematics were subsequently compared using repeated measures ANOVAs. The kinetic analysis revealed that, compared to the conventional footwear, impact parameters were significantly greater in the barefoot and more minimal in barefoot inspired footwear. Running barefoot and in the minimal barefoot inspired footwear was associated with increases in flexion parameters of the knee and ankle at footstrike in relation to the conventional footwear. Finally, the results indicated that the barefoot and minimal barefoot inspired footwear were associated with greater peak eversion magnitude when compared to the conventional footwear. This study suggests that in barefoot and more minimalist barefoot inspired footwear running is associated with impact kinetics and rearfoot eversion parameters, previously linked to an increased risk of overuse injury, when compared to conventional shod running.

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Pakhee Shah and Rima Musale. "Community awareness about attitude and knowledge of daily used footwear and risk related to footwear problems." World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences 13, no. 2 (February 28, 2023): 330–38. http://dx.doi.org/10.30574/wjbphs.2023.13.2.0108.

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Objective: Footwear preferences can relate to a lot of musculoskeletal problems, it is important to know about the awareness healthy individuals have amongst them this study was designed to determine the knowledge and awareness a normal individual has related to their daily footwear and risk related to the same, also physiotherapy is taken as an intervention or treatment was also analyzed in the study. Method: A cross sectional survey was carried out through google forms among the individuals within the age of 15-35 years using a self-administered questionnaire .200 ambulatory subjects were invited. Result: According to the study 60% people thought heels to be the worst type of footwear, : 64% people know their footwear size 23% people don’t know their footwear size 13% are unsure , 37.2% people have pain due to footwear 48% do not experience any pain and 14.8% are unsure if the Pain is due to footwear , 80% people don’t know about footwear expiry 20% do ,66% people are aware about physiotherapy help 20% are unaware and 14% say they may or may not know about it. Conclusion: So over all interpretation of study shows that the people were aware of their shoes size but are not aware of health problems caused by footwear including the consequences caused by ill-fitting footwear.

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Ragimun, Ragimun. "ANALISIS PERDAGANGAN PRODUK ALAS KAKI INDONESIA - CHINA." Kajian Ekonomi dan Keuangan 16, no. 2 (November 9, 2015): 1–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.31685/kek.v16i2.39.

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The Government continues to encourage non-oil exports in order to increase state revenues. One of them is a footwear product. Main export products are in addition to generating foreign exchange also employment. One factor that may affect the export of footwear products are competitive and many competitors' products, including China. Indonesia has the footwear of competitiveness is quite good for the world and exports of footwear products to China. From 2001 to 2010 Revealed Comparative Advantage (RCA) showed an average of over 1. Besides, the analysis of trade specialization index also shows the average above 0.5 which means that Indonesia is best suited as an exporter of footwear products. Related to this strategy of increasing competitiveness of footwear products, which need do is to continuously improve product quality and efficiency as well as footwear business climate in Indonesia.

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Kwan, Mei-ying, Kit-lun Yick, and Yan-yan Wong. "Impact of Co-creation Footwear Workshops on Older Women in Elderly Centers in Hong Kong." Asia Pacific Journal of Health Management 14, no. 1 (April 15, 2019): 25. http://dx.doi.org/10.24083/apjhm.v14i1.205.

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Background: The use of appropriate footwear could reduce the risk of falls among the geriatric population. However, the elderly are generally reluctant to accept new footwear designs particularly with the incorporation of fabrication materials and functional design features that are perceived to be less comfortable. Co-creation activities that encourage user involvement during the product design process and development can therefore address this issue and provide unique benefits and better value for users, increase acceptance, and even lead to positive perception as well as positive psychological impacts, thereby increasing the practical use of newly designed footwear. Objective: This study aims to investigate the impact of hands-on footwear workshops on perceived functionality of geriatric footwear for older women. Method: Footwear co-design workshops for older women were carried out in two elderly centers in Hong Kong. Twenty-one healthy females between 64 and 80 years old (mean: 71; SD: 4.2), were recruited. Subjects were invited to decorate the prescribed geriatric footwear prototype and discuss their ideas on footwear design in a group of three. They were surveyed after completing the footwear decoration. Main outcome measures: The perceptions of the subjects on the geriatric footwear and related design features were analysed. Results: The questionnaire survey shows positive results in the psychological value of the workshops for older women. The participants express high levels of satisfaction with the co-design process and a strong sense of achievement with the newly designed geriatric footwear. The acceptance and awareness of the functions of the footwear are greatly enhanced. Conclusions: The co-design approach has positive psychological impacts on the elderly and their acceptance of the final product. This approach also better meets the aesthetic needs of the users.

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Sinclair, J. K., P. J. Taylor, and B. Sant. "Influence of cross-fit footwear on patellofemoral kinetics during running activities." Comparative Exercise Physiology 13, no. 2 (June 12, 2017): 105–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.3920/cep160021.

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The aim of this work was to examine the effects of barefoot, cross-fit, minimalist and conventional footwear on patellofemoral loading during running. Twelve cross-fit athletes ran at 4.0 m/s in each of the four footwear conditions. Lower limb kinematics were collected using an 8 camera motion analysis system and patellofemoral loading was estimated using a mathematical modelling approach. Differences between footwear were examined using one-way repeated measures ANOVA. The results showed the peak patellofemoral force and stress were significantly reduced when running barefoot (force = 3.42 BW & stress = 10.71 MPa) and in minimalist footwear (force = 3.73 BW & stress = 11.64 MPa) compared to conventional (force = 4.12 BW & stress = 12.69 MPa) and cross-fit (force = 3.97 BW & stress = 12.30 MPa) footwear. In addition, the findings also showed that patellofemoral impulse was significantly reduced when running barefoot (0.35 BW·s) and in minimalist footwear (0.36 BW·s) compared to conventional (0.42 BW·s) and cross-fit (0.38 BW·s) footwear. Given the proposed association between patellofemoral loading and patellofemoral disorders, the outcomes from the current investigation suggest that cross-fit athletes who select barefoot and minimalist footwear for their running activities may be at reduced risk from patellofemoral joint pathology in comparison to conventional and cross-fit footwear conditions.

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Volken, Marquita. "Arming shoes of the fifteenth century." Acta Periodica Duellatorum 5, no. 2 (December 1, 2017): 25–45. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/apd-2017-0007.

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AbstractMilitary footwear for the fifteenth century includes arming shoes worn under sabatons. Written sources suggest arming shoes and footwear used for fighting were ordinary shoes adapted for the purpose. Archaeological footwear was examined for signs of such modifications. Medieval shoe technology is presented, showing the range of footwear and its uses and gait biomechanics. Based on experiences from re-enactors wearing armours, medieval shoe styles are discussed for appropriateness as arming shoes. The question of why medieval military footwear shows no purposed development is addressed.

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Someshwara Rao, Pallela Narayana, and Anil Vince Vincent. "A study on non-healing plantar diabetic foot ulcers to assess the effect of compliance of using customised footwear in wound healing." International Surgery Journal 7, no. 6 (May 26, 2020): 1938. http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20202409.

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Background: Foot infection is one of the commonest reasons for hospital admission of individuals with diabetes in India. Prescription footwear is an intricate aspect of a treatment program, not a therapy unto itself. Custom-made footwear can only be effective in preventing diabetic foot ulcers if worn by the patient as advised. This study was done in patients who are already prescribed customised footwear and evaluated the need for compliance based on the healing of these plantar foot ulcers.Methods: 85 diabetic patients with severe neuropathy and a non-healing callus ulcer or trophic ulcer (diameter 1-3 cm) for more than 3 months were included in the study. All these patients were followed up on weekly basis for 3 months and questioned about the use of customized footwear on regular basis. At the end of three months, the healing of these foot ulcers was compared based on whether they had been compliant with the customized footwear advice.Results: Of the 85 patients, 25 (29.4%) had shown improvement in wound healing with regular use of footwear. 60 (70.5%) patients who were not using the customized footwear had not shown any improvement in the plantar ulcers. The reasons for not using the recommended footwear were many commonest being wearing footwear only when going out and not inside the home.Conclusions: Non-compliance with customised footwear is emerging as an important cause of delay in wound healing of plantar foot ulcers.

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Williams, A. E., and C. J. Nester. "Patient Perceptions of Stock Footwear Design Features." Prosthetics and Orthotics International 30, no. 1 (April 2006): 61–71. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03093640600574425.

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Patients with diseases which impact on foot health, for example diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis, are known to have some benefit from prescribed stock footwear with regards to clinical outcomes. Achieving this is not just about getting the footwear designed and fitted to meet the clinical needs, but it also requires that the patient wears the shoes. This means meeting the non-clinical needs or criteria of patients. The aim of this study was to compare perceptions of the same footwear between patients with diabetes and patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) with regard to specific design features. Fifty-four patients with RA and 40 patients with diabetes who required prescription footwear were asked to identify issues of importance, and to assess the features of five different pairs of stock footwear using a Likert scale scoring form. There was a difference between the RA and the diabetes groups with regards their overall requirements from the footwear with comfort being a priority in RA and style a priority for diabetes. Both groups rated the same footwear as overall best from the selection, but the scores suggest that there were features with the ‘best’ shoe which were not acceptable suggesting that even the ‘best’ shoe was a compromise This possibly indicates that existing footwear ranges do not meet all the patients' requirements. Patients have different perceptions with regard to what is important to them in terms of footwear with regards to the specific features of the footwear and one of the influences appears to be the underlying systemic disease. Patient-based criteria may be an important consideration in the design of the footwear.

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Greitemann, Bernhard, and Frank Schievink. "Orthopädische Schuhtechnik." Physikalische Medizin, Rehabilitationsmedizin, Kurortmedizin 58, no. 06 (December 2019): 332–53. http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/a-1019-2485.

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AbstractOrthopedic footwear care is a means that orthopedists and traumatologists in the German-speaking regions have at their disposal due to the long-standing tradition in the crafts sector. The prescription for orthopedic care is based on the patient’s functional deficit: e. g. foot deformities, degenerative joint diseases of the foot, knee and hip, trauma, metabolic, neurological and rheumatic diseases, tumors, inflammatory transformation, skin and nail diseases, pressure calluses, static alteration and leg length differences. Orthopedic footwear supplies are an essential component of conservative and postoperative orthopedic and traumatic therapy. Orthopedic shoe modifications include orthopedic insoles, alterations on ready-to-wear shoes, foot orthoses or prosthetic foot orthoses, custom orthopedic footwear, standard orthopedic footwear (training shoes, semi-orthopedic shoes, protective footwear) and orthopedic specialty footwear.

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Gupta, Jitendra. "SUSTAINABLE FOOTWEAR DESIGN: BALANCING COMFORT, FUNCTIONALITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT." International Scientific Journal of Engineering and Management 03, no. 03 (March 23, 2024): 1–9. http://dx.doi.org/10.55041/isjem01486.

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Sustainability is becoming increasingly important in the footwear industry, with consumers demanding products that are not only comfortable and functional but also environmentally friendly. This paper explores the challenges and opportunities of sustainable footwear design, focusing on the balance between comfort, functionality, and environmental impact. The first part of the paper examines the current state of the footwear industry, highlighting the environmental issues associated with traditional footwear manufacturing processes and materials. It then discusses the growing interest in sustainable footwear design and the need for innovative solutions to reduce the industry's environmental footprint. Next, the paper explores various aspects of sustainable footwear design, including material selection, manufacturing processes, and product life cycle. It discusses the importance of using eco-friendly materials such as recycled plastics, organic cotton, and sustainable leather alternatives, as well as the benefits of incorporating sustainable practices into the design process. The paper also considers the challenges of balancing sustainability with comfort and functionality. It discusses the importance of designing footwear that meets the needs of consumers while also minimizing environmental impact, highlighting the role of innovative design and technology in achieving this balance. Keyword: sustainable footwear design, comfort, functionality, environmental impact, eco-friendly materials, innovation

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Vinardo, Erick Dazki, and Richardus Eko Indrajit. "ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE WITH TOGAF IN THE INDONESIAN FOOTWEAR INDUSTRY, CASE STUDY AT XYZ FOOTWEAR INDUSTRY." Jurnal Teknik Informatika (Jutif) 4, no. 6 (December 23, 2023): 1495–506. http://dx.doi.org/10.52436/1.jutif.2023.4.6.1017.

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The footwear industry is one of the industries that absorbs a lot of labor force, and automatically this industry has a great impact on the economic growth of the local community. The competition in the footwear industry involves global competition with footwear industries from all over the world. Companies that can provide good quality and efficient costs will be the choice for production places for various world footwear brands. The use of appropriate and integrated information technology that covers all processes, both internal and external company processes, will increase the operational effectiveness of the company. The design of this information technology utilization is built by adopting the TOGAF framework. TOGAF is a standard methodology and framework for enterprise architecture that has been widely used by leading organizations in the world to improve their business effectiveness and efficiency by utilizing information technology. This journal will provide design and implementation of TOGAF standards in the footwear industry, with study case at XYZ footwear industry to deliver enterprise architecture for footwear industry in Indonesia, so they can improve competitiveness among other footwear industry globally.

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Harry, John R., Jeffrey D. Eggleston, Janet S. Dufek, and C. Roger James. "Single-Subject Analyses Reveal Altered Performance and Muscle Activation during Vertical Jumping." Biomechanics 1, no. 1 (December 15, 2020): 15–28. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/biomechanics1010002.

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Effects of barefoot and minimal footwear conditions on performance during jumping (i.e., jump displacement) are unclear with traditional group-level studies because of intra- and interindividual variability. We compared barefoot, minimal, and conventional athletic footwear conditions relative to countermovement vertical jump (CMVJ) performance and muscle activation using a single-subject approach. Fifteen men (1.8 ± 0.6 m; 84.5 ± 8.5 kg; 23.8 ± 2.3 y) performed three CMVJ trials in barefoot, minimal, and conventional footwear conditions while ground reaction forces (GRF) and electromyograms of eight lower extremity muscles were recorded. The Model Statistic procedure (α = 0.05) compared conditions for CMVJ displacement, net impulse, durations of unloading, eccentric, and concentric phases, and average muscle activation amplitudes during the phases. All variables were significantly altered by footwear (p < 0.05) in some participants, but no participant displayed a universal response to all variables with respect to the footwear conditions. Seven of 15 participants displayed different CMVJ displacements among footwear conditions. Additional characteristics should be evaluated to reveal unique individual traits who respond similarly to specific footwear conditions. Considerations for footwear selection when aiming for acute performance enhancement during CMVJ tests should not be determined according to only group analysis results. The current single-subject approach helps to explain why a consensus on the effects of barefoot, minimal, and conventional footwear conditions during the CMVJ remains elusive.

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Ващук, Н. Ф. "Розвиток інноваційних технологій в сучасному виробництві спеціального взуття." Fashion Industry, no. 3 (April 3, 2020): 34–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.30857/2706-5898.2019.3.3.

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The author of this paper suggests directions of introduction of innovative technologies in production of modern special footwear. However, it is emphasized that the research results have the potential to apply innovative technologies in special footwear. It is noted that innovative footwear manufacturing technologies apply not only to the design, equipment, but also to the use of the latest footwear materials, lining, intermediate materials and soles, connection method and execution technologies. Purpose. The purpose of this work is to highlight the diversity of innovative technologies in the modern production of special footwear, based on the theoretical analysis, with some practical examples in the fi eld of industrial production and publications. Methodology. A systematic approach to the study of the studied objects was used. The objects are innovative technologies in modern production, which consider the design features of footwear that can be introduced in the manufacture of special footwear. During the research, the following methods were used: analysis and review. Results and conclusions. The results and conclusions of the study showed the promising implementation of innovative technologies in footwear. On the basis of the research, it will be the time to develop models of special footwear with the integration of innovative technologies into textiles, leather and other materials. Shoes with innovative technologies change the perception of special footwear and open to people new ways of expression. Due to this, a person will not only be able to show his creativity by changing the design of their shoes in real time, but also more likely to save their lives Practical value. Research results can be used to improve the process of designing and manufacturing special footwear for employees of the National Police of Ukraine, the National Guard of Ukraine, and other military formations.

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Irzmańska, Emilia. "Footwear Use at Workplace and Recommendations for the Improvement of its Functionality and Hygiene." Autex Research Journal 14, no. 2 (June 1, 2014): 89–94. http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/aut-2014-0005.

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Abstract In protecting themselves against different dangerous and noxious factors at the workplace, workers are often faced with the necessity of using footwear that puts a significant strain on the human body. Such footwear is frequently not accepted by the users due to wearing discomfort and difficulties with performing one’s tasks efficiently. The paper describes requirements concerning the evaluation of protective footwear functionality and hygiene as well as formulates recommendations for the improvement of these footwear properties. Based on own studies it was observed that the use of appropriate textiles in protective footwear increases its functionality and hygiene.

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Chander, Harish, Adam C. Knight, and Daniel Carruth. "Does Minimalist Footwear Design Aid in Postural Stability and Fall Prevention in Ergonomics?" Ergonomics in Design: The Quarterly of Human Factors Applications 27, no. 4 (April 15, 2019): 22–25. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1064804619843384.

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The purpose of the article is to identify if novel footwear design could aid in postural stability and fall prevention in workplace. Footwear design has been reported to aid the task of maintaining postural stability or balancing in an erect stance while minimizing risk of falls. Minimalistic footwear that has design features such as low mass, lower heel height, and thin midsole can positively influence postural stability. Minimalistic military footwear has been shown to lower incidences of falls with efficient muscular effort. Occupational footwear that abides by safety standards with minimalistic features can help maintain postural stability and reduce falls.

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Mori, Sadaki, and Kenichi Harano. "Footwear Fabrication Processing." Seikei-Kakou 21, no. 6 (May 20, 2009): 305–9. http://dx.doi.org/10.4325/seikeikakou.21.305.

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