Effects of natural shoe wear on traction performance: a longitudinal study - Hemler SL, Pliner EM, Redfern MS, Haight JM, Beschorner KE.

Footwear outsole design is an important factor for shoe-floor friction and for preventing slipping. Shoes with small, uniformly-separated tread blocks (often included on slip-resistant shoes) have decreased slip risk due to their increased friction and bet...
Source: SafetyLit - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Anthropometrics, Physiology Source Type: news