Small Orthosis-Component Study Keeps Immediate Signals in Perspective
A specialized device component and an immediate muscle signal are not a retail-insole claim.
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Orthosis-Stiffness Study Finds Mechanical Tradeoffs Across the Foot and Ankle
New gait research shows why a material headline is incomplete: a mechanical change at one joint can be accompanied by compensation elsewhere.
Standing Pilot Study Frames Underfoot Load as a Whole-System Question
A new standing-work pilot is a useful reminder that underfoot measurements can reflect a whole equipment setup, not one transferable footwear feature.
New Study Treats Specialized Footwear Adherence as Its Own Outcome
An August trial puts a simple research question in focus: whether a person uses a specialized footwear setup is different from what an ordinary consumer product can promise.
New Cushioned-Insole Trial Protocol Separates Study Design From Results
A published trial protocol is valuable because it makes the research question visible. It should not be mistaken for completed evidence or a retail-product claim.
3D-Printed Orthosis Study Tests Sensory Features in Older Adults
A new 3D-printing study puts customization in context: the device, population and measurement method all matter before a prototype becomes a consumer conclusion.
New Combat-Boot Study Keeps Load Carriage Central in Short Running Tests
In a specialized running study, carried load remained an essential part of the question. That distinction matters before translating a boot result into a workwear recommendation.
July Footwear Review Says Balance Research Cannot Be Reduced to One Shoe Feature
A new review is a reminder that outsole, collar and sensory features are studied in combinations and populations, not as automatic retail answers.
EU Packaging Rules Start Applying August 12. What It Means for Footwear Brands
A new EU packaging milestone arrives this week. For footwear, the immediate lesson is to distinguish a broad packaging rule from a claim about any one brand or product.
EU Ban on Destroying Unsold Footwear Takes Effect for Large Companies
The EU's new rule pushes large companies away from destroying unsold shoes and toward resale, reuse, donation and remanufacturing pathways.
ASTM Safety-Toe Standard Warns Aftermarket Inserts Can Affect Certification
Workers using marked safety-toe footwear should verify manufacturer and workplace requirements before changing the original footbed or adding an insert.
New Smart-Insole Study Tests Wearable Gait Data Against a Lab Walkway
A new validation study found good-to-excellent agreement for tested gait measures, while leaving important limits around setting, population and real-world use.
2026 Footwear Review Finds Fit Signals Stronger Than Many Comfort Metrics
A systematic review of 20 articles found no single biomechanical shortcut for comfort, but fit-related pressure and contact area stood out as useful signals.
