Table 1

Comparison of the two types of study shoes regarding shock absorption properties

Hard-SSSoft-SSp Value
Asker midsole density test (n)6254
Asker type C (au)64.47±2.2257.02±2.96<0.001
Standard impact test (n)1212
Linear equivalent stiffness (kN/m)58.7±2.851.1±4.0<0.001
  • au,arbitrary unit; SS, study shoes.