Geckos are able to maintain a grip on wet surfaces not because their toe pads repel water, but because they attract it. A new ...

Slips and falls account for millions of injuries each year. Researchers in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces took ...

and Shoe Material Design Guides so you have a basic understanding and foundation for everything you'll learn and terms you'll hear during the development process. If you're not in footwear ...

That's where shoe inserts can offer additional support, says Kate Macfarlane, a certified running, fitness, and endurance ...

The footwear industry has attracted notice to various shoe designs that combine traditional shapes with contemporary alterations this year.

An animation of the story of Cinderella. The Fairy Godmother is trying to decide on the best material to make shoes from. She considers fair testing and keeps the three materials the same size.

The brake shoe lining material creates friction against the drum, which slows and ultimately stops the wheel. Brake shoe material is designed to prevent noise and withstand excessive heat.

The ecological impact of shoes and footwear is on the minds of researchers and designersworking in 3D printing. Here are ...