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Sport Shoes

1.Why there are so many kinds of sport shoes


2.Some kinds of sport shoes

A Little About Biomechanics


Muscle tuning - adjusting for impact

Muscle tuning is the adjustment of


muscle activity in response to impact
forces, and it ends up minimizing
soft-tissue vibrations and jointloading(Benno Nigg in Calgary)

3 DIFFERENT RUNNING STRIDE

Neutral
Pronation
Supination

Barefoot vs Shoes Running

Barefoot runners tend to land more on


forefoot and midfoot
Shoes Runner tend to land more on heel

I. Athletic Shoe
High Jump
Thicker Sole
Light and Flexible
Has Spikes

Javelin
Strong and Durable
Extra Protection around Ankle
Strapping

Jumps and Pole Vault


Firm and Flexible Sole
Light and Flexible
Has Spikes at the Front

The Throws
Hard Soles
A Hooked Strap over the Toe
Has Circular Groove around the Ball of the Feet

Sprinting
Lightweight
Flexibility and Spikes at the Front

Long Distance
Durable and Flexible
Breathable Mesh in the Upper
Cushioning and Comfort are important

II. Ball Game Sport


Football
Lightweight
Strong and Flexible
Has Cleats
Comfortable
Breathable Mesh

Basketball
Lightweight
Strong
Extra Support
Breathable Mesh

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