page_title: Locomotor effects of shoes
section_title: Barefoot (unshod)
hierarchical_section_title: Locomotor effects of shoes / Barefoot (unshod)
caption_attribution_description: Deutsch: Österreich, Wien, Stephansplatz English: Austria, Vienna, Stephansplatz Русский: Австрия, Вена, Штефансплац Français&#160;: Autriche, Vienne, Stephansplatz English: Stephansplatz in Vienna, Austria. Pedestrians walking by. In center a young woman sits on sidewalk barefoot, with the dirty soles of her feet towards the camera.
context_page_description: Locomotor effects of shoes are the way in which the physical characteristics or components of shoes influence the locomotion neuromechanics of a person. Depending on the characteristics of the shoes, the effects are various, ranging from alteration in balance and posture, muscle activity of different muscles as measured by electromyography, and the impact force. There are many different types of shoes that exist, such as running, walking, loafers, high heels, sandals, slippers, work boots, dress shoes, and many more. However, a typical shoe will be composed of an insole, midsole, outsole, and heels, if any. In an unshod condition, where one is without any shoes, the locomotor effects are primarily observed in the heel strike patterns and resulting impact forces generated on the ground.
context_section_description: Unshod condition is where one is without any shoes, or is barefoot.  Much of the research on unshod locomotion has been conducted on barefoot running.  However, some of the learned principles may apply to both running and walking.
caption: In the city, barefoot.
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