Do male and female netball players' feet differ in shape? Implications for shoe design

Introduction: Despite the increasing professionalisation and popularity of men's netball, there is a limited choice of netball-specific footwear commercially available for men. Of concern, nearly 30% of male netball players report wearing female netball-specific shoes, and 70% wear shoes not designed for the sport. It is, therefore, unsurprising that 80% of male netball players have reported experiencing foot-related problems and pain during their last netball season. Developing netball-specific footwear for male netball players based on the foot dimensions of men is necessary to ensure proper shoe fit and to prevent foot-related problems.
Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport - Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Tags: O2023SMA-259 Source Type: research