title: A review of the biomechanics of shoes.
abstract: This article reviews the basic mechanics of rotations and motions and applies them to various characteristics of shoe design. What is known about the biomechanical consequences of midsole cushioning, midsole geometry, and flexibility is reviewed and some advice for clinicians in helping their patients choose shoes is given.
authors.affiliation: California College of Podiatric Medicine, San Francisco.
authors.forename: E A
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Fuller
mesh_terms: D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D005528:Foot / Q000502:physiology*; D005684:Gait; D006801:Humans; D012775:Shoes