The effects of running shoe longitudinal bending stiffness and midsole energy return on oxygen consumption and ankle mechanics and energetics: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

We aimed to investigate the effects of running shoe longitudinal bending stiffness (LBS) and midsole energy return on running economy and ankle mechanics and energetics.

Methods

PubMed, Scopus, SPORTDiscus, Embase, CINAHL, and Web of Science were systematically searched for this meta-analysis. Crossover studies comparing the effects of running shoe LBS and/or midsole energy return on at least 1 of the following outcomes: running economy, ankle plantarflexion moment, work, power, or angular velocity were included.

Results

Of the 2453 studies screened, 48 were included (n = 878). Results indicated that advanced footwear technologies (AFTs) significantly reduced oxygen consumption (standardized mean difference = -0.44, 95% confidence interval: -0.60 to -0.28), p 

SUBMITTER: Stephen CHN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12305619 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature