Effects of footwear midsole thickness on running biomechanics
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DOI: 10.1080/02640414.2018.1538066
Abstract: ABSTRACT Shoe manufacturers launch running shoes with increased (e.g., maximalists) or decreased (e.g., minimalists) midsole thickness and claim that they may prevent running injury. Previous studies tested footwear models with different midsole thicknesses on the… read more here.
Keywords: biomechanics; midsole thicknesses; vertical loading; running biomechanics ... See more keywords
Effects of midsole thickness on ground reaction force, ankle stability, and sports performances in four basketball movements.
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DOI: 10.1080/14763141.2022.2112747
Abstract: Changes in midsole thickness can influence cushioning and rearfoot stability in running, but no information has been established in basketball. This study aimed to investigate whether midsole thickness would alter ground reaction force, ankle stability… read more here.
Keywords: basketball; midsole thickness; force; stability ... See more keywords
No evidence of a performance advantage attributable to midsole thickness
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DOI: 10.1080/19424280.2019.1690327
Abstract: A recent editorial in the British Journal of Sports Medicine expressed the opinion that particular shoes, e.g. the Nike VaporFly 4%, might provide a performance advantage to distance runners (Burns & Tam, 2019). The authors… read more here.
Keywords: evidence; stack height; advantage; performance ... See more keywords
More isn’t always better
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DOI: 10.1080/19424280.2019.1710579
Abstract: Following an editorial in the British Journal of Sports Medicine proposing that the governing body for track and field (World Athletics, formerly IAAF) should limit the midsole thickness of running shoes (Burns & Tam, 2019),… read more here.
Keywords: burns tam; performance; midsole thickness; always better ... See more keywords