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The 3-Dimensional (3D) printing in footwear has become a significate development direction. Researchers have found that providing a suitable insole can combat pain and help to avoid fall-related injuries. Therefore, many research projects focusing on insole designs and functionality were conducted. In contrast, a midsole design for footwear has not been adequately developed in functional footwear. A lot of footwear research projects looked at insole or midsole modification but did not include a changeable drop-in sole inside the midsole. Different softness and construction of 3D-printed midsole were developed to simulate the foot comfort and biomechanics measurement. The changeable 3D-printed midsoles can increase comfort and flexibility for customization in functional footwear. The current study demonstrates functionality and flexibility simultaneously for footwear design in terms of comfort control. Footwear consisting of different 3D-printed midsole structures that improve comfort can decrease injury frequency. Consequently, the midsole providing a comfortable, soft, and movable dual-density footbed is critical to wearers.
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The research was fully supported by a grant from the Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong’s Seed Grant Scheme (Project No. SG1819107).
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Cheung, J.L., Ng, R.K.P., Luk, J.T.C., Lee, R.C.S. (2022). Effects of 3D-Printed Changeable Midsole Design in Functional Footwear. In: Ahram, T., Taiar, R. (eds) Human Interaction, Emerging Technologies and Future Systems V. IHIET 2021. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, vol 319. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-85540-6_143
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