Conference paper
Functional characteristics of running shoes for different user groups
Proceedings of the 19th International Conference on Engineering Design, Vol.1 DS75-01, pp.299-308
International Conference on Engineering Design (ICED): Design for Harmonies, 19th (Seoul, South Korea, 19-Aug-2013–22-Aug-2013)
Design Society
2013
Abstract
The main objective of this research was to characterise the different runner groups and to determine the key functional design characteristics of running shoes for each distinct group. A comprehensive qualitative survey methodology has been developed and implemented worldwide for this purpose. Consequently, a large volume of data was collected from respondents in relation to running habits, performance and shoe characteristics. Classification of distinct runner groups has been determined based on discrete performance parameters and validated using statistical discriminant analysis. For each user group classification, the relevant functional running shoe characteristics were assessed and ranked, and design innovation opportunities mapped. The results of this research will be used by a running shoe manufacturer to inform the design of new generation sports shoes customised for specific market segments and user preferences.
Details
- Title
- Functional characteristics of running shoes for different user groups
- Authors
- P Clifton (Author) - RMIT UniversityA Subic (Author) - RMIT UniversityM Burton (Author) - RMIT UniversityAnthony Bedford (Author) - RMIT UniversityA Schembri (Author) - RMIT University
- Contributors
- U Lindemann (Editor)S Venkataraman (Editor)Y S Kim (Editor)S W Lee (Editor)J Clarkson (Editor)G Cascini (Editor)
- Publication details
- Proceedings of the 19th International Conference on Engineering Design, Vol.1 DS75-01, pp.299-308
- Conference details
- International Conference on Engineering Design (ICED): Design for Harmonies, 19th (Seoul, South Korea, 19-Aug-2013–22-Aug-2013)
- Publisher
- Design Society
- Date published
- 2013
- ISBN
- 9781904670445
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Science, Technology and Engineering; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99451421602621
- Output Type
- Conference paper
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