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Influence of shoe upper structure on shoe microclimate and human physiological characteristics during running
Zuoliang Liu1, Jiachen Nie1, Fan Yang2,3
1Key Laboratory of Biomechanics and Mechanobiology (Beihang University), Ministry of Education; Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering; School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, China.
Background:
Shoes upper has been shown to affect the shoe microclimate (temperature and humidity). However, the existing data on the correlation between the microclimate inside footwear and the body's physical factors is still quite limited.
Objective:
This study examined whether shoes air permeability would influence foot microclimate and spatial characteristics of lower limb and body.
Methods:
Twelve recreational male habitual runners were instructed to finish an 80 min experimental protocol, wearing two running shoes with different air permeability.
Results:
Participants wearing CLOSED upper structure shoe exhibited higher in-shoe temperature and relative humidity. Although there was no significant difference, shank temperature and metabolism in OPEN upper structure shoes were lower.
Conclusions:
This indicates that the air permeability of shoes can modify the microclimate of the feet, potentially affecting the lower limb temperature. This study provides relevant information for the design and evaluation of footwear.
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