@inproceedings{ec8ca8e1dac9442a86c273a5672b9cd4,
title = "Footbed influences on posture and perceived feel",
abstract = "Past studies have evaluated body postures when wearing high-heeled shoes. However, the effects of the various parameters that give the footbed its shape have not been investigated. This study determined the perceived feel and the associated postures with the different types of footbed shapes at two heel heights of 50 and 75 mm. Results show that a 10 degree wedge angle at 50 mm and an 18 degree wedge angle at 75 mm have the highest perceived feel during standing. The corresponding postures were significantly different from the others tested, suggesting that a well-designed footbed is a necessary condition to feel comfortable and to maintain good posture.",
keywords = "Comfort, Footbed, Footwear, High-heels, Posture",
author = "Weerasinghe, {Thilina W.} and Goonetilleke, {Ravindra S.}",
year = "2011",
doi = "10.1007/978-3-642-21799-9_25",
language = "British English",
isbn = "9783642217982",
series = "Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)",
pages = "220--227",
booktitle = "Digital Human Modeling - Third International Conference, ICDHM 2011, Held as Part of HCI International 2011, Proceedings",
note = "3rd International Conference on Digital Human Modeling, ICDHM 2011, Held as Part of HCI International 2011 ; Conference date: 09-07-2011 Through 14-07-2011",
}