Hey team below is my research for my cushioning project[embeddoc url=”https://blogs.uoregon.edu/spd686danielwalker/files/2020/04/Daniel-Walker_Cushioning-Research.pdf” download=”all” text=”Download Paper Here” viewer=”google” ]
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Hey Daniel,
Biggest piece of advice here is to explore the differences in approach when it comes to “impact protection and responsiveness.” Often they are mutually exclusive and greater impact dampening/soft cushioning can come at the cost of responsiveness in the classical definition. Weight is a big thing with responsiveness as well, so maybe you focus on creating something that can leverage cushioning in the heel as much as possible, but making sure to limit weight and focus on stability. Stability could be in the form of heel counters, but also more innovative areas like a material that compresses, but does not shear easily.