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In this report a test setup is presented that has been developed to generate a life cycle stress to the heel part of running shoes. The force-time-relationship has been derived from biomechanical investigations on ground reaction forces during running. By having investigated a range of 13 shoes it could be demonstrated that mechanical degradation leads to significant changes in the ability of sole materials to absorb energy. Furthermore an increased stiffness can be shown.
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Schwanitz, S., Odenwald, S. (2008). Long-term Cushioning Properties of Running Shoes (P152). In: The Engineering of Sport 7. Springer, Paris. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-2-287-09413-2_11
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