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Friday, August 3, 2012

Matching the Endurance of Athletic Footwear to the Athlete


As we watch today’s Olympians achieve new records, setting new precedents, the inspired onlooker may give little thought to what shoes these pioneers are wearing. However, for some athletes, the durability of their footwear is essential to take them over the finish line.

As we learn here, the ElectroPuls system is able to simulate the impact and fatigue from forces more than ten times a person’s body weight. To measure comfort, the materials and structures in different sole designs are evaluated for their cushioning properties.

Watch the video below to see a test in process:

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