Table 1 Characteristics of study shoes 1
Characteristic | Cardio zip | Viper | Apollo | Asteroid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Upper materials | Leather & Synthetic | Synthetic | Synthetic | Synthetic |
Outsole materials | Rubber | Phylon | Synthetic | Rubber |
Tread pattern | Textured | Textured | Textured | Textured |
Weight (kg) | 0.406 | 0.340 | 0.353 | 0.380 |
Length (cm) | 29.5 | 29.8 | 29.9 | 30.0 |
Heel Height (cm) | 3.9 | 3.9 | 2.0 | 2.2 |
Forefoot height (cm) | 2.3 | 2.6 | 2.2 | 2.2 |
Longitudinal Profile (cm) | 1.6 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.4 |
Last (°) | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
Fixation of upper to sole | Slip lasted | Board | Board | Board |
Forefoot sole flexion point | At level of MTPJs | Proximal to MTPJ | Level of MTPJs | Distal to MTPJs |
Density | Dual | Single | Single | Single |
Heel counter stiffness | Rigid | Moderate | Minimal | Minimal |
Midfoot sole sagittal stability | Moderate | Minimal | Minimal | Minimal |
Midfoot sole frontal stability | Moderate | Minimal | Minimal | Minimal |
Motion Control Scale (0–11) | 9 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
Presence of cushioning | Heel/forefoot | Heel/forefoot | None | None |
Lateral midsole hardness2 | Firm (57) | Firm (54) | Firm (56) | Soft (49) |
Medial midsole hardness2 | Firm (53) | Firm (57) | Firm (44) | Firm (53) |
Heel sole hardness2 | firm (56) | Firm (64) | Hard (59) | Firm (65) |