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รองเท้า Biomechanics คืออะไร?
Dr Kim Lilley, our in-house expert, provides a masterclass in biomechanics.
Biomechanics: it’s a word most of us are familiar with, but what actually does it mean? Enter Dr Kim Lilley – our in-house expert, who has a PhD in the field and over 11 years of experience innovating the technologies in our footwear. From the wonderfully scientific to how biomechanical shoes positively impact your daily life and well-being, we spoke to Dr Kim to answer your questions.
What is biomechanics
Biomechanics is the study of the principles behind movement and structure. It combines physics, engineering, and biology to understand the interactions between the musculoskeletal system, muscles, and external forces, and the impact this has on your body. Biomechanics can be used to analyse movement patterns, performance, injury prevention, and rehabilitation.
How does our choice of footwear impact biomechanics
It has a huge impact, especially in activities such as walking, running, and sports. Different types of shoes can affect the way our feet strike the ground, alter our gait patterns, change joint angles, and influence muscle activation, ultimately affecting our overall biomechanics.
How do you and your team use biomechanics when creating FitFlop shoes
เป้าหมายหลักของ FitFlop คือการเสริมสร้างและสนับสนุนการเคลื่อนไหวของเท้าอย่างเป็นธรรมชาติ เพื่อให้ทุกคนสามารถเดินได้อย่างสบายที่สุดในทุกๆ วัน โดยทีมของเราได้ออกแบบรองเท้าโดยคำนวณองศา ความหนาแน่น และความยืดหยุ่นของพื้นรองเท้าและตัวรองเท้า ให้สอดคล้องกับการจัดระเบียบร่างกายและการเคลื่อนไหวอย่างธรรมชาติ เราใช้เทคโนโลยีเฉพาะของ FitFlop เช่น Microwobbleboard™, Anatomicush™, iQushion™, Neodynamic™ และ more เพื่อช่วยกระจายแรงกดของเท้าและลดแรงกระแทกที่ส่งผลต่อข้อต่อ จุดมุ่งหมายสำคัญคือการมอบความสบายสูงสุดและลดแรงเสียดทานทางสรีระศาสตร์ให้น้อยที่สุด
What is the impact of biomechanical footwear on our movement
Rigid and supportive shoes are commonly used in high-level activity and sports to provide stability to the foot during rapid directional changes, whereas minimalist shoes allow more natural foot movement. So, if you’re looking to improve your performance and prevent injury, it’s best to wear properly fitting shoes that are tailored to your biomechanical needs and aligned with your body. That’s why we rigorously test all of our footwear at the Human Performance Lab in Calgary, Canada — this allows us to study how our shoes affect muscle activity, optimise pressure diffusion and body alignment.
What are some key things to look for in shoes to support your body’s natural alignment
At FitFlop, we ensure that all of our designs work with your body, and not against it — that’s why we create technologies that naturally optimise your posture and reduce muscle fatigue. It’s key for our shoes to follow the natural contouring of your foot, with superior heel support and cushioning to support you when walking or standing (think: less strain underfoot, more energy throughout the day). It’s also important for shoes to be lightweight, as this helps to help avoid unnecessary stress on your muscles and joints. Flexibility is key too, so that your feet can move naturally without restraint. It’s about ultimate freedom to move, with crucial biomechanically engineered support.
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About FitFlop
We were born different. Unlike other brands in our category, we’re a smart engineering company that happens to make footwear. Through biomechanical engineering and ergonomic design, we help people achieve more and feel better with contemporary every-day footwear that helps maximise your energy as you move.
Founded in 2007 by entrepreneur Marcia Kilgore, we’ve been set apart from the pack from the get-go. Harnessing our unique scientific approach (fusing world-class biomechanics and advanced technology with bold, directional design) led to our first product – the WalkStar 1 sandal – quickly becoming a global phenomenon.
And it’s this unique, smart ethos – blending science and shoe-making smarts – that has created the fast-paced, celebrated brand we are today, with more than 65 million pairs sold across the globe.
You can find us in 73 countries with a total of over 5,000 stores and stocked by more than 2,000 retailers and 31 distributors. Our 145 FitFlop concept stores are located in the UK, US, Europe, the Middle East, India, and the APAC region. As well as our growing head office in the UK, we have new showrooms in London and New York.
Our community of wearers spans motivations and generations, women and men who live intentionally – always looking for ways to help optimise their every-day.
