Research Article
Perceived Cushioning Levels of Running Shoes with Different Mechanical Properties
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.28-10-2022.2327415, author={Teng P.S.P. and Leong K.F. and Tang N.J.H. and Alonzo R.}, title={Perceived Cushioning Levels of Running Shoes with Different Mechanical Properties}, proceedings={Proceedings of the 8th ACPES (ASEAN Council of Physical Education and Sport) International Conference, ACPES 2022, October 28th -- 30th, 2022, Medan, North Sumatera, Indonesia}, publisher={EAI}, proceedings_a={ACPES}, year={2023}, month={6}, keywords={biomechanics heel cushioning force plate}, doi={10.4108/eai.28-10-2022.2327415} }- Teng P.S.P.
Leong K.F.
Tang N.J.H.
Alonzo R.
Year: 2023
Perceived Cushioning Levels of Running Shoes with Different Mechanical Properties
ACPES
EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eai.28-10-2022.2327415
Abstract
In place of human testing, mechanical shoe tests could be used to save time and costs for shoe manufacturers. This study aimed to compare perceived levels of cushioning with mechanical test results from a new dynamic drop test of running shoes. Nineteen participants were recruited to brisk walk over a 10-m walkway and vertical drop jump from a 30-cm platform. Participants then rated their perceived levels of cushioning of four models of running shoes using the 10cm visual analog scale (VAS). Results showed that the significantly worst perceived cushioned running shoe corresponded with the worst loading rate measured in the dynamic test. On the other hand, perceived levels of cushioning of shoes were not significantly different among shoes with similar loading rates in the dynamic tests. These results suggest that the perceived levels of cushioning only matched dynamic test results if the difference in cushioning properties is sufficiently large.