Investigating Upper Shaft Material in Military Boots: Implications for Gait and Design Optimization
Ergonomics in Design: The Quarterly of Human Factors Applications
Published online on October 31, 2025
Abstract
Ergonomics in Design, Ahead of Print.
This study examined how shaft material in military boots affects biomechanics and muscle activity. Twenty healthy males walked in formal shoes and three boot types: two leather and one hybrid leather synthetic. Using force plates and EMG, ground reaction ...
This study examined how shaft material in military boots affects biomechanics and muscle activity. Twenty healthy males walked in formal shoes and three boot types: two leather and one hybrid leather synthetic. Using force plates and EMG, ground reaction ...