![]() ![]() ![]() Seven participants were recruited for this study and were asked to walk 100K steps with their assigned footwear. The goal of this pilot study was to determine the extent to which the slip-resistance of two types of winter footwear with composite outsoles changed as they wore down with real-world use. However, these composite materials are sensitive to wear and abrasion, which makes it likely that their slip-resistance performance may degrade with use. The widespread adoption of this type of footwear may lead to substantial reductions in pain, suffering and costs of fall-related injuries. Our recent field study showed that a new generation of winter footwear incorporating composite outsoles was able to reduce slips and falls on icy surfaces by 68% and 78%, respectively. Falls on icy surfaces are among the top causes of injuries for workers exposed to the outdoor environment.
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