The bending stiffness of shoes is beneficial to running energetics if it does not disturb the natural MTP joint flexion.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2017.01.014
Abstract: A local minimum for running energetics has been reported for a specific bending stiffness, implying that shoe stiffness assists in running propulsion. However, the determinant of the metabolic optimum remains unknown. Highly stiff shoes significantly… read more here.
Keywords: stiffness; flexion; shoe stiffness; running energetics ... See more keywords