It used to be common practice for a running shoe store salesperson to look at the bottom of the customer’s shoes before recommending what to buy next. They’d assess how worn out the tread pattern ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Accurate self-detection of foot strike pattern may reduce the risk of running-related injuries in endurance ...

CAMBRIDGE, MA -- Inspired by the Japanese art of paper cutting, MIT engineers have designed a friction-boosting material that could be used to coat the bottom of your shoes, giving them a stronger ...

Researchers inspired by kirigami, the Japanese art of cutting and folding paper, create a friction-boosting material that could give shoes a stronger grip on ice and other slippery surfaces. Diemut ...