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2 minutes for discussion
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Conference Schedule

Footwear Biomechanics Conference Schedule

Day 1: 23 July

08:30-09:00Opening

09:00-10:00Oral Session 1: Performance

10:15-11:15Oral Session 2: Loading and Impact

11:30-12:30Oral Session 3: Customisation and Fit

12:30-13:30Lunch

13:30-14:30ISB Keynote: Benedicte Vanwanseele

14:45-15:45Oral Session 4: Material Science and Engineering

16:00-17:15Poster and Drinks

17:15-17:45Travel to Welcome Reception

18:00-19:30Welcome Reception

Day 2: 24 July

07:45-08:45Student Session

09:00-10:00Oral Session 5: Gait Biomechanics

10:15-11:15Adidas Keynote: Luke Kelly

11:30-12:30Oral Session 6: Methodological Advances

12:30-13:30Lunch

13:30-15:00Puma Panel Session

15:15-16:15Oral Session 7: Sport-specific Footwear

16:30-19:00Free Time – Lake or City options

Day 3: 25 July

08:30-09:30Oral Session 8: Clinical and Health Implications

09:45-10:45Theia Keynote: Ross Miller

11:00-12:00Oral Session 9: Environmental and External Factors

12:00-12:45Lunch

12:45-13:45Oral Session 10: Advanced Footwear Technology

13:45-14:45Industry Panel Session: “Who’s leading who?”

15:00-16:15Poster and drinks

16:30-17:30Oral Session 11: Understanding Injury

17:30-17:45Chair’s Address: “From Performance to Purpose: Meeting the True Needs of Footwear Research” – Professor Nachiappan Chockalingam.

17:45-18:30FBG Meeting

18:30-19:00Closing Ceremony & Awards

19:00-22:00BBQ Banquet

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Surname	Name	Abstract ID	Title
Garcia	Gina	25-0176	Midsole drop affects joint-level contribution to jump performance in females\n
Harrison	Kathryn	25-0048	Snowboard Boot Fit and Carving Performance
Han	Sanghyuk	25-0135	Influence of Weight and Footwear on Tibial Loading in Military Marching
Bradshaw	Adam	25-0169	From Scan to Skate: Predicting Hockey Skate Fit Preference using 3D Foot Shape
Day	Evan	25-0097	A biofidelic forefoot force-compression test for footwear created using plantar pressures and ground reaction forces
Cernucan	Katrina	25-0115	Comparing Shod Ankle Kinematics from Optical Motion Capture and Biplane Fluoroscopy
Favreau	Sibylle	25-0139	Numerical model predicting the progressive abrasive wear of a shoe
Perretant	Mathis	25-0157	The joint angle based Local Dynamic Stability is linked to O2 consumption in running
Trama	Robin	25-0171	Novel Female Specific Soccer Cleated Footwear Design Improves Performance and Reduces Knee Loads in Female Soccer Players.
Elvidge	Thomas	25-0177	Effects of upper reinforcement in basketball shoes on ankle mechanics during a 135 cutting movement\n
Csajbok	Kitti	25-0083	Does the Midsole Matter in the Tribological Performance of Footwear?
Gupta	Shubham	25-0052	A CFD-Based Experimental and Computational Approach to Evaluating Slip Resistance in Worn Shoe Outsole Designs
Li	Xin	25-0009	Biomechanical Impact of Weight Gain and Ligament Relaxation on Arch Deformation During Pregnancy: A Finite Element Analysis
Kim	Sewon	25-0075	Finite Element Analysis of Carbon-Plated Running Shoe Midsoles for Optimized Longitudinal Bending Stiffness and Rearfoot Stability
Esposito	Michael	25-0107	Traction Patterns in Male and Female Soccer Players: A Comparison of Dominant and Non-Dominant Limbs During Cutting Movements
Wasserman	Marni	25-0149	Running in the heat accelerates changes in footwear perceptions
Griffin	Sarah	25-0047	Slippery or Sticky? How the friction performance of footwear changes with lower temperatures
Jurca	Ales	25-0069	A comparison of male foot toe shapes and running shoe toe-box designs
Milner	Patrick	25-0074	METATARSAL STRESS DURING PROLONGED RUNNING IN ADVANCED FOOTWEAR TECHNOLOGY
Ebbecke	Jonas	25-0137	Heel construction in walking shoes can modify muscle activity of m. tibialis anterior
Wannop	Bill	25-0167	Influence of Footwear Torsion on Female Basketball Players
Barrons	Zach	25-0136	Intrinsic Foot Muscle Energetic Responses to Running Are Independent of Forefoot Bending Stiffness
Morio	Cedric	25-0043	Influence of rear- and fore-part midsole stiffness on running metabolic power
Vasiljev	Radivoj	25-0072	Biomechanical Analysis of Plantar Loading in Ski Jumping: Barefoot versus Ski Boot Conditions
Lewin	Max	25-0080	Important contributors to foot pain at work and subsequent footwear considerations
Braun	Luca	25-0045	Novel adaptive shoe closure systems do not sacrifice whole-body and joint-level performance during linear acceleration and 180° cutting maneuvers
Ryan	Michael	25-0099	Does Advanced Footwear Technology Cause or Protect Against Injuries? A 12-Week Prospective Investigation in 195 Half-Marathon Runners
Herbaut	Alexis	25-0036	What is a responsive shoe for tennis players and how does it influence their biomechanics?
Matties	Justin	25-0037	Sex-specific metabolic and biomechanical responses to advanced footwear technology
Furlong	Laura-Anne	25-0126	The effect of cushioning on soft tissue energy during jogging and running
Lee	Taeyong	25-0140	Enhancing Foot Deformation Prediction Using Graph Neural Networks
Lu	Zhenghui	25-0007	Personalized Footwear Design Method Based on Machine Learning and Finite Element Analysis
Zhou	Zhifeng	25-0004	Effect of foot deformity on running injuries: New perspectives for Footwear Design
Davis	Elysia	25-0168	Effect of Playing Surface on Cutting and Landing Mechanics
Buckley	Roxana	25-0081	The Effects of Forefoot Bending Stiffness in Athletic Footwear on Stresses in the Second Metatarsal
Shull	Daniel	25-0101	Modeling Peak Vertical Ground Reaction Force from Smart Watch Metrics Reveals Link Between Higher Forces and Softer Cushioning Perception
Vossen	Lisa	25-0121	Design and Function of Indoor versus Regular Custom-Made Footwear in People with Diabetes at High Ulcer Risk
Sikeler	Laila	25-0133	Adaptive shoe closure systems perform better than or equally well as traditional lacing in keeping the heel in position relative to the midsole during sport-specific tasks
Vossen	Lisa	25-0150	Optimization of Custom-Made Footwear in People with Diabetes at High Ulcer Risk: Biomechanical Evaluation of the DIASSIST Footwear Intervention
Yetman	Quinn	25-0152	How do the foot and ankle adapt to changes in acceleration? The role of gear ratio and muscle tendon unit shortening velocity
McNish	Davide	25-0174	Utilized Traction and Foot Biomechanics of Male and Female Rugby Athletes During a Cutting Movement
Zhang	Yuang	MS_0009	Alterations in foot morphology, plantar pressure and running shoe performance in runners following full marathon participation
Poletto	Giorgio	25-0018	Effect of weightlifting shoes on stability during barbell squat in high intensity cross training athletes
Lee	Rou You	25-0050	Effects of advanced footwear technology shoes on race walking efficiency and performance: a randomized cross over study
Furlong	Laura-Anne	25-0122	Evaluation of a surrogate method of estimating calcaneal insertion position during running and effects on calculated Achilles tendon mechanics
Ferris	Jamie	25-0138	Compliant midsole foam is a primary contributor to improved running economy, biomechanics, and perception in Advanced Footwear in male runners
Hazelwood	Ben	25-0145	The Influence of Metatarsophalangeal Joint Stiffness on the Economy Savings Response from “Super-shoes” in Female Runners
Gao	Zixiang	25-0164	Influence of Carbon-Fiber Insole Stiffness on Dynamic Stability During Running: Insights from Nonlinear Objective Analysis combined with Subjective Assessment
Beschorner	Kurt	25-0057	Predicting Impact of Shoe Outsole Material on Traction Using Multiscale Mechanics Model
Firminger	Colin	25-0066	Improving Metatarsal Orientation Estimates with Weight Bearing Computed Tomography
Rasske	Kristen	25-0098	Running behaviors can guide you to your perfect shoe
Skejo	Sebastian	25-0118	Shoe changes and running-related injury risk: an effect modification analysis
Hammocks	Andrew	25-0124	The variability of children’s in-shoe plantar pressure during straight line running: Considerations for mechanical testing
Rehorst	Sebastian	25-0055	The Impact of self-reported Footwear, Training, and Individual Factors on self-reported Running-Related Injury Risk: Insights from the Run Better Research Study

Surname	Name	Abstract ID	Title
Yuan	Hao	25-0023	Effects of Increased Longitudinal Bending Stiffness on Ground Reaction Forces during Running in Novice and Experienced Runners
Rowlatt	Adam	25-0086	Impact of ageing on the heel pad: ultrasound imaging of the macrolayer, microlayer and skin
Malakian	Alique	25-0017	Knee Kinetics and Kinematics of Experienced Skiers With and Without ACL Reconstruction Performing Landings in Walking Boots
Petrella	Davide	25-0089	Impact of midsole compliance and combined increase of longitudinal bending stiffness on metabolic rate and joint power during running
Gigante	Isabella	25-0132	Footwear effects on biomechanical and user-related outcomes in individuals with diabetes at moderate-to-high risk of foot ulceration: a systematic review
Haowlader	Salahuddin	25-0147	The effect of minimal shoes in combination with textured and supportive insoles on static stability across the lifespan.
Hess	Garrett	25-0156	Single Leg Landing Biomechanics in Cleated Footwear on Two Synthetic Turf Systems
Hess	Garrett	25-0162	Utilized Translational and Rotational Traction Differences Between Synthetic Turf Systems During Cutting in Cleated Footwear
Sakaguchi	Masanori	25-0125	Running biomechanics may not explain preference of running shoes
Helwig	Janina	25-0142	Footwear-Aligned Utilized Traction: Implications for Footwear Design\n
Karolidis	Emily	25-0158	Biomechanical validation of data-driven traction design for the female soccer athlete
Hassan	Olamide	25-0076	Simplified Foot Biomechanics: Finite Element-Based Parametric Modeling Using X-ray for Personalized Biomechanical Analysis
Nguyen	Vivian	25-0114	Unveiling Sex-Specific Biomechanical Responses to Footwear Stiffness: Integrating EMG and Tendon Stiffness in Dynamic Optimization
Solves	Clara	25-0134	Effect of shoe sole flexibility on toddlers’ gait pattern
Eken	Maaike	25-0148	Description of changes in self-reported comfort and injuries in runners transitioning to new shoes
Wei	Jianrui	25-0026	Effects of Forefoot-adducted Shoe Last on Foot Biomechanics in Symptomatic Pronated Feet
Singletary	Milena	25-0093	Design features of midcut work boots and their effect on fit and lower limb biomechanics
Batista	Katherine	25-0166	The Effects of Forefoot Curvature in “Super-Shoes” on the Biomechanics and Metabolic Cost of Female Runners
Ghanbari	Ashna	25-0073	Advanced Footwear Technology: Does Performance Come with Trade-Offs in Hip and Knee Moments?
Muzeau	Melissa	25-0068	Impact of soft and resilient foam on running economy: exploring spatiotemporal and kinetic metrics applied to different treadmill gradients
Denton	Alex	25-0161	Female-centric Soccer Cleat Prototypes: Effects of Fatigue and Design on Pressure Distribution
White	Kaylee	MS_0004	The effect of running shoe and sports bra support on lower limb and breast impact accelerations and attenuations in female runners
Ruder	Matthew	MS_0005	Using principal component analysis in assessing stride characteristics for footwear and bra preference in female runners
Aristizabal Pla	Gerard	25-0064	Automated traction analysis for worn shoes: combining novel imaging technology, neural networks, and hydrodynamic modeling to predict friction performance
MacDonald	Ben	25-0104	Investigating the Associations between Accelerometer Outcomes and Lower Extremity Posture During Running in a Natural Environment
Flores	Nicolas	25-0034	Does the runners’ perception of footwear forward rocker influence metabolic power?
Honert	Eric	25-0040	Wrapping Tennis Shoes Improve Fit and On-Court Performance
Kaewmanee	Tippawan	25-0087	Association Between High-Heeled Shoe Use and Lower Limb Muscle Flexibility in Workers Who Habitually Wear High Heels
Hirai	Shin	25-0100	The effects on midsole foams and rigid plates on jump performance and its underlying mechanics
Kim	Sewon	25-0113	Comparative study of customized insoles using additive manufacturing and pre-fabricated insoles: 3D gait analysis and plantar pressure
Yang	Xiaowei	25-0041	Biomechanical Impacts of Carbon Fiber Plate Shoes on Knee Joint Load and Muscle Activation Across Different Running Speeds
Mao	Lizhi	25-0044	Improved Running Economy Without a Significant Teeter-Totter Effect in Recreational Runners Wearing Carbon Fiber Plate Shoes
Denis	Yannick	25-0046	Exploring the Multifactorial Determinants of Running Shoe Perception
Kilpatrick	Bethany	25-0049	How Does Shoe Fit Impact Cycling Biomechanics?
Morio	Cedric	25-0053	End-of-life of running shoes: does cushioning matter?
Nakayama	Kazunaga	25-0110	Running shoes with different midsole hardness and heel-to-toe drop on muscle power during running
Mei	Qichang	25-0153	Statistical Shape Analysis of Marathon Foot
Chen	Hairong	MS_0002	Effects of Orthopedic Insole Arch Support Hardness on Lower Limb Biomechanics in Adults\nwith Flexible Flatfoot: Musculoskeletal Simulation and Bayesian Analysis
Gao	Shunxiang	25-0051	The Impact of Running Experience and Shoe Longitudinal Bending Stiffness on Lower Extremity Biomechanics: A cross-sectional study
Arndt	Toni	25-0084	Improvements in running economy in advanced footwear technology are greater if you are strong in leg-press – if you are female
Lee	Minjoo	25-0130	The Effect of Toe-spring in the Shoes on Biomechanical Characteristics during Running
Farina	Kathryn	25-0159	Effects of asymmetrical torsional stiffness in a basketball shoe on lower-limb kinematics and kinetics in female basketball players
Chen	Diwei	25-0005	Mechanisms of Plantar Pressure Redistribution and Gait Efficiency Optimization in Carbon Fiber Plate Running Shoes
Eshraghi	Saba	25-0019	Revolutionizing the Footwear Industry: The Role of AI in Reducing Pre-Production Time and Costs
Ismail	Shariman	25-0033	Comparison between sepaktakraw shoes and shoes designed for other court sports
Jakobsen	Lasse	25-0054	Experiments with Footwear Ice Friction and Viscoelastic Properties
Luftglass	Adam	25-0056	How much structure do you need? The impact of bottom package deconstruction and fit on multidirectional movement stability and performance
Wang	Xinxin	25-0060	Biomechanical Effects of Carbon Plate Running Shoes with Different Characteristics on Novice Runners
SEO	Dongwook	25-0061	Effects of Carbon Fiber Plates of Running Shoe on Foot and Leg Joint Kinematics and Kinetics
Iwasaki	Ryo	25-0079	Effects of the arch support structure of slippers on gait
an	jin won	25-0095	Changes of Foot morphology and Gait pattern after loaded 20-km Hiking
Nahan	Key	25-0102	Effect of advanced footwear technology on proximal joint work distribution while running with plantar flexor fatigue
Peikenkamp	Klaus	25-0117	Muscle activity and flexural behavior of the foot-shoe complex during walking and jogging in two shoes with different bending stiffness
Xu	Qinyu	25-0119	The Effect of Wedge Arch Insoles on Plantar Pressure During Walking and Running in Individuals with Low Arches
Ford	Kevin	25-0163	180-Degree Cutting Biomechanics Differs Between Two Commercially Available Synthetic Turf Systems
Masterson	Cara	25-0173	Effects of Footwear and Physical Activity on Foot Strength throughout Adulthood
Kettner	Cagla	MS_0001	Changes in center of mass variability and its structure with different shoe stack heights at different running speeds
Kerr	John	25-0103	Does advanced footwear technology change the way we walk?
Day	Evan	25-0106	Intentionally informing product innovation with an updated habitual motion path deviation analysis
MacDonald	Ben	25-0065	Investigating Shoe-Dependent Changes in Running Biomechanics in a Natural Environment
Takesue	Shin	25-0111	Effect of rocker structure on lower limb movement during gait in the elderly
Wang	Jiayu	25-0120	Effect of the innovative Running Shoes with the Special plate Structure on the elite Runners’ Lower Limb Biomechanics
Byun	Sejong	25-0131	Changes in Foot Comfort of Middle-Aged Women Wearing Customized Insoles Created with 3D AI Technology
Li	Li	25-0141	Comparison of Overground Pressure Distribution in Carbon Fiber Plate Shoes, Carbon Fiber Plate Insert Shoes, and No-Plate Shoes during Running
Aimi	Takayuki	25-0143	How does the multi-segment foot model influence the joint torque contribution to the generation of ground reaction force during the stance phase of running?
Kvist	Joanna	25-0154	Longitudinal follow-up of running injury incidence in recreational runners in relationship to the use of Advanced Footwear Technology shoes
Farina	Emily	25-0175	The Biomechanics and Perception of Performance Footwear for Protection
Wang	Dognxu	25-0003	Biomechanical Impact of Soccer Shoe Outsole Design on Knee Joint During Cutting Movements
Kuang	Li	25-0127	Effect of longitudinal bending stiffness of marathon racing shoes on the elite runners’ lower limb biomechanics
Frankston	Naomi	25-0128	The influence of running speed and load carriage on second metatarsal bone stress in runners
Tohpreecha	Sirirat	MS_0008	The learning effect: Do 3-trials achieve preformance stability while stepping over an obstacle?
Chockalingam* (coa)	Nachiappan	25-0155	Exploring the impact of school shoe flexibility on walking and running biomechanics in children aged 7–9 years, compared to barefoot movement
Liu	Tao	25-0021	Using Rollover Curve Model to Understand Running Shoe Biomechanics
Jiachao	Cai	25-0028	The Impact of Carbon Plate Shape Differences on Lower Limb Joint Variable Symmetry in Elite Marathon Runners: A Pilot Study
Hassanpour	Maryam	25-0070	Behaviour of Foot Regions at Bipedal Quiet Stance
Lyons	Sam	25-0096	Effect of Incline and Midsole Thickness on Estimates of Tibial Compressive Force using Wearable Technology During Running
Matsunaga	Ryo	25-0109	Reduction in the number of muscle synergies may improve running economy
Ohno	Asuka	25-0112	Running Mechanics on Shoe Outsole Wear Patterns
Li	Fendping	25-0001	Step into Stability: A Comparative Study of Sandal Designs and Strap Positions
Munk-Hansen	Mathias	25-0062	Safety shoes with ankle support decrease gait stability and may increase trip-related fall-risk
Zhu	Aojie	25-0067	Effect of Foot-Shaped Bionic Shoes on Ground Reaction Forces at Various Running Speeds
Hsieh	Yao Kuang	25-0077	The Plantar Pressure Analysis of Insole with Transverse Arch Support
von Diecken	Carlo	25-0082	Advanced footwear technology does not affect local dynamic stability during treadmill running
Cao	Kezhun	25-0039	The Impact of Running Shoe Materials and Structures on Lower Limb Muscle Activity in Running Sports: A Systematic Review
Jeong	Yunbae	25-0123	The Effect of Lower-Midsole G-Frame Integration on Ankle Stability during Power Walking
Yamada	Yugo	25-0129	The rolling effect in shoes with curved carbon plates on running motion
Fenggin	Fu	25-0042	Effect of the horizontal construction of carbon fiber plate insert to midsole on the Elite Runners’ Lower Limb Biomechanics
Mekkonen	Ephrem	25-0181	Sex Differences in Peak Vertical Accelerations of the Centre of Mass in Runners: Implications for Footwear Design