A novel shoe with forefoot sliding element interacted with running biomechanics and performance

This study examined whether an introduced forefoot sliding element would influence running biomechanics and performance. Rearfoot strikers performed 10 consecutive running trials on instrumented treadmill, wearing two running shoes with versus without forefoot sliding element. The present results revealed that forefoot sliding sole shoes increased the stride length, ankle dorsiflexion angle during propulsion, and peak anterior propulsion force. This suggests that the forefoot sliding element design can alter running mechanics and loading during push-off.