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Because diabetics often lack sensation in their feet, they may not instinctively shift foot pressure as needed, potentially leading to very serious skin ulcers. A set of experimental new insoles were created that problem in mind, as they shift the pres… Continue reading Pressure-modulating insoles designed to prevent diabetic foot ulcers
Because diabetics often lack sensation in their feet, they may not instinctively shift foot pressure as needed, potentially leading to very serious skin ulcers. A set of experimental new insoles were created that problem in mind, as they shift the pres… Continue reading Pressure-modulating insoles designed to prevent diabetic foot ulcers
Nothing helps a project get off the ground better than a good set of resources, and that’s what led [DaveMakesStuff] to release his Digital Shoe Design Kit, which is a set …read more Continue reading CAD Up Some Shoes, But Don’t Start From Scratch
Back in 2017, we looked at a cutting-edge piece of footwear from British outfit inov-8, which had teamed up with material scientists at the University of Manchester to develop the world’s first graphene-soled running shoes. A few years on and graphene … Continue reading Graphene-enhanced long-distance running shoes last twice as many miles
Presently, in order to get a detailed analysis of their walking gait, patients have to travel to a clinic where they walk on a pressure-sensitive mat. That could be about to change, though, thanks to a new wearable system.Continue ReadingCategory: Heal… Continue reading Gait-analyzing wearable sensors could save users a visit to the clinic
The petroleum polymers used in construction of flip flops are critical to the durability and comfort of the immensely popular footwear, but are a huge contributor to our plastic pollution problem as they take a long time to break down once discarded. A… Continue reading Algae-based, biodegradable flip flops are built to go the distance
If you live somewhere cold, where the rain, snow and slush don’t abate for weeks at a time, you’ve probably dealt with wet boots. On top of the obvious discomfort, this can lead to problems with mold and cause blisters during extended wear. For this reason, boot dryers exist. [mark] …read more
We tested several pairs—trail shoes, street shoes, even a running boot—and four made the final cut. The post Puddle Jumpers: We Put 4 Waterproof Running Shoes to the Test appeared first on WIRED. Continue reading Puddle Jumpers: We Put 4 Waterproof Running Shoes to the Test
Cold feet is more than merely a malady that effects those about to hit the karaoke stage. The post Review: ThermaCell ProFlex Heavy Duty Heated Insoles appeared first on WIRED. Continue reading Review: ThermaCell ProFlex Heavy Duty Heated Insoles
She owns it, and she lets you know it. Give her one of these gifts this holiday season. The post 15 Gift Ideas for the Well-Dressed Woman appeared first on WIRED. Continue reading 15 Gift Ideas for the Well-Dressed Woman