Player protocols for football boot testing by Katrine O. Kryger

“…Rule based system assessment was performed to validate a boot performance conceptual framework linking the player and their desired movements during a football match with the football boot and its different components. …”
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Data-driven shape optimisation of football boot outsoles by Jeong Lee

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An enquiry into industrial relations in the British boot and shoe industry by J.H. Warnock

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Effect of boot shape on performance and perception of football movements by Marcus Dunn, Francesca d'Andrea, Ben Heller

“…Engineering of Sport 15 - Proceedings from the 15th International Conference on the Engineering of Sport (ISEA 2024) Football boots are an important interface between a player and a playing surface. …”
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‘Designed For Her’: translational traction of female specific soccer boots by Danyon Loud, Paul Grimshaw, Richard Kelso, William S. P. Robertson

“…Engineering of Sport 15 - Proceedings from the 15th International Conference on the Engineering of Sport (ISEA 2024) The popularity of female soccer has grown substantially with over 40 million participants worldwide. …”
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Non-parametric shape optimization of a football boot bottom plate by Jeong Lee, Andy Harland, Jonathan Roberts

“…This paper describes the non-parametric shape optimization process for a football boot bottom plate. The non-parametric shape optimization process changes the nodes’ location of a model and outputs an optimum shape, which satisfies an optimization objective. …”
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Effect of football boot upper padding on shooting accuracy and velocity performance by Katrine Okholm Kryger, Sean Mitchell, Diwei Zhou, Steph Forrester

“…Significant differences between boots were observed in vertical offset for both accuracy (without padding mean ± standard deviation − 0.02 ± 1.05 m, with padding 0.28 ± 0.87 m, P = 0.029) and velocity (without padding 0.04 ± 1.33 m, with padding 0.38 ± 0.86 m, P = 0.042) focused shots resulting in more missed shots above the goal for the padded boot (without padding 41–43% missed, with padding 56–72% missed). …”
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An investigation into the commonality of the aptitudes of operators in the lasting and making departments of boot and shoe manufacture by A.J.B. Wentworth

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Enhancing mountaineering boots performance through 3D modelling and CFD simulation by Eleonora Bianca, Francesca Dotti, Antonio Buffo, Marco Vanni, Ada Ferri

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Do worn-in tactical boots affect lower extremity kinematics during running? by Tanner A. Thorsen, Paul T. Donahue, Scott G. Piland

“…Engineering of Sport 15 - Proceedings from the 15th International Conference on the Engineering of Sport (ISEA 2024) Footwear is one of the most influential factors for lower extremity non-combative musculoskeletal injuries (MSKIs) in service members and tactical athletes. …”
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A method of using computer simulation to assess the functional performance of football boots by Samuel Fraser

“…The model was able to represent bending stiffness of the physical equivalent within 5.6% of an accepted boot range up to 20°, with torsional stiffness represented within the accepted range between 10° inversion to 7.5° eversion, corresponding to a large proportion of match play. …”
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Can subjective comfort be used as a measure of plantar pressure in football boots? by Katrine Okholm Kryger, Vicky Jarratt, Sean Mitchell, Steph Forrester

“…A weak (rs = −0.126) yet significant (P < 0.05) correlation was shown between the peak plantar pressure experienced and the visual analogue scale rated comfort. …”
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Acquisition of structural loads applied to a backcountry ski boot for the validation of bench tests by Lorenzo Crosetta, Nicola Petrone, Leonardo Prenol, Daniel Colombo, Giuseppe Zullo, Martino Colonna

“…Engineering of Sport 15 - Proceedings from the 15th International Conference on the Engineering of Sport (ISEA 2024) In the design of ski boot prototypes, two fundamental tests sessions are employed for assessing stiffness & strength. …”
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The sociological context of trade union activity in the East Midland boot and shoe industry in the late Victorian era by R.L. Jones

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The sociological context of trade union activity in the East Midland boot and shoe industry in the late Victorian era by R.L. Jones

“…Adopting Talcott Parsons’s framework, the organisation was defined as a social system (a social system is composed of the interaction of members whose relation to each other are mutually orientated through the definition and mediation of a system of structure and shared symbols and expectations) which if it is to survive as an ongoing system must solve four basic problems: (i) goal attainment—ability to satisfy needs of the social system; (ii) adaptation—attainment of necessary resources from environment; (iii) integration—linking of the unit or the system—unify members; (iv) latency—concerned with the functioning of the system. …”
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The effect of football boot upper padding on dribbling and passing performance using a test–retest validated protocol by Katrine O. Kryger, Sean Mitchell, Diwei Zhou, Steph Forrester

“…The protocol demonstrated good test–retest reliability and indicated no significant differences in any of the 12 performance variables between the 0- and 6-mm padded boots. …”
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Physical performance and perception of foot discomfort during a soccer-specific match simulation. A comparison of football boots by Katrine Okholm Kryger, Kumbirai Mutamba, Sean Mitchell, Stuart Charles Miller, Steph Forrester

“…A significantly higher mean heart rate was seen for Boot L in the 60th–75th and 75th–90th minute intervals (P = 0.017, P = 0.012 respectively). …”
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Traction forces generated during studded boot‐surface interactions on third‐generation artificial turf: A novel mechanistic perspective by Steph Forrester, Paul Fleming

“…Over 20 years of empirical research into traction on third generation (3G) artificial turf has met with only limited success in supporting the development of safer surfaces and boots. …”
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Spatial measurements for artificial turf systems using hall effect sensors by David Cole, Paul Fleming, Steph Forrester, Kelly Morrison

“…The purpose of this study was to evaluate a bespoke spatial measurement methodology using Hall Effect Sensors (HES), i.e., utilizing inductance between a permanent magnet and sensor to indirectly measure the magnet position. …”
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A study of football footwear bending stiffness by Samuel Fraser, Andy Harland, Paul Smith, Tim Lucas

“…As football boots consisted of an upper and an outsole, with the latter being manufactured from a far stiffer material than the upper, it could be speculated that the outsole limits the boot's flexibility. …”
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Finite element and experimental modelling of structure-borne vehicle interior noise by Vasil B. Georgiev, R.L. Ranavaya, Victor V. Krylov

“…The present paper describes the results of the combined finite element and experimental approach to studying structure-borne vehicle interior noise using a simplified reduced-scale model of a car. The numerical investigation included finite element calculations of structural and acoustic modes as well as frequency response functions for interior acoustic pressure. …”
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Maturational timing, physical self-perceptions and physical activity in UK adolescent females: investigation of a mediated effects model by Sean P Cumming, Deirdre M Harrington, Melanie J Davis, Charlotte L Edwardson, Trish Gorely, Kamlesh Khunti, Alex V Rowlands, Thomas Yates, Lauren Sherar

“…Later maturation predicted higher perceptions of body attractiveness (β = 0.25, p …”
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The validation of a performance infill tracking system for artificial turf by Harry McGowan, Paul Fleming, David James, James Morris, Steph Forrester

“…Engineering of Sport 15 - Proceedings from the 15th International Conference on the Engineering of Sport (ISEA 2024) Rotational traction research commonly focusses on manipulating variables at the boot/surface interface and analysing the subsequent effect on the peak torque. …”
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Application of 3D stereophotogrammetry for characterising dynamic association football kick launch parameters and flight trajectories by Ieuan Phillips, James Morris, Andy Harland

“…This study attempts to apply GOM Aramis 3D digital image correlation techniques, in a controlled laboratory environment, to capture dynamic launch parameters, and compare differences between independent variables such as ball, boot and environmental conditions, which are hypothesized to influence launch characteristics.   …”
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Effect of equipment on the accuracy of accelerometer-based human activity recognition in extreme environments by Stephen Ward, Sijung Hu, Massimiliano Zecca

“…Sensors located on the hip and right tibia produced the most accurate classification of the simulated activities (96.29%). A significant effect associated with the use of mountaineering boots and a 12 kg rucksack was established. …”
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Experimental data for the validation of numerical methods: SAE reference notchback model by Daniel Wood, Martin Passmore, Anna Perry

“…The paper includes force and moment data, surface pressures for the centerline, slant, boot-deck and base and detailed PIV data for the impingement region, model centerline, A pillar and multiple planes on the slant and boot-deck. …”
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Normative relationships of public–client participation versus asset delivery performance for Public Private Partnership+ infrastructure provision in Kuwait by Eisa Alsafran

“…In addition, ΔC and ΔT 2D models were extracted from this original model to produce a more targeted public-client guidance in PPP. …”
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Spine modelling for lifting by Senay Mihcin

“…Conceptual design ideas have been proposed to assist lifting a load from the boot of a car to eliminate the excessive flexion and loading on the spine.…”
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Investigation into the drivers and barriers affecting refillable packaging by Vicky Lofthouse, Tracy Bhamra

“…In recognition of this a collaborative research project - ‘Refillable packaging systems’, between Loughborough University, The Boots Company and DEFRA set out to investigate amongst other things, the barriers and drivers found to influence the adoption and success of refillable packaging. …”
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Driving a better driving experience: a questionnaire survey of older compared with younger drivers by Sukru Karali, Diane Gyi, Neil J. Mansfield

“…Significantly more discomfort was reported by older drivers (aged 65+) in the hips/thighs/buttocks and knees. Older drivers reported more difficulty parallel parking (p≤0.01), driving on a foggy day (p≤0.01), and turning their head and body to reverse (p≤0.001). …”
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Investigating customer perceptions of refillable packaging and assessing business drivers and barriers to their use by Vicky Lofthouse, Tracy Bhamra, Rhoda Trimingham

“…A collaborative UK government-funded research project drawing on the design and sustainability expertise of the Department of Design and Technology at Loughborough University and the sustainability and product bank functions at The Boots Company set out to investigate the potential that refillable packaging systems can offer the consumer and the environment. …”
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The evolution of rural sanitation approaches in Ghana by Zachary White, Niall L. Boot

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Influence of carrying heavy loads on soldiers' posture, movements and gait by Renee L. Attwells, Stewart A. Birrell, Robin H. Hooper, Neil Mansfield

“…Results showed spatiotemporal changes were unrelated to angular changes, perhaps a consequence of military training. Knee and femur ranges of motion (control, 21.1º ±3.0 and 33.9º ±7.1 respectively) increased (p…”
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Vehicle ergonomics and older drivers by Sukru Karali

“…UK government figures in 2012 reported that there were more than 15 million people with a driving license aged over 60; more than 1 million of these were over 80. …”
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Recent performance of a national-scale rural sanitation programme in Ghana by Zachary White, Niall L. Boot

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Reinventing refills: guidelines for design by Vicky Lofthouse, Rhoda Trimingham, Tracy Bhamra

“…This paper presents findings from a DEFRA funded collaborative research project run by Loughborough Design School in collaboration with Boots Alliance GmbH, and presents guidelines for design teams regarding the design of successful, sustainable, refillable packaging. …”
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The Analytical Design Planning Technique (ADePT) experience by David Scott, Simon Austin, Paul R. Waskett

“…Both of these projects involved significant industrial collaboration from AMEC, ARUP, BAA, Boots, Laing, and Sheppard Robson. These grant funded projects closed at the end of 1999 (re Austin et al, 2000) with the ADePT project already winning a number of awards and plaudits, including: winning the Quality in Construction Innovation and Supreme awards in 1999; and an EPSRC research project top alpha 5 grading. …”
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Sanitation marketing in Kenema, Sierra Leone: challenges to scale-up and opportunities for success by Niall L. Boot, Ammar Fawzi, F. Gannon, Benjamin Kirley, W. Mafuta, H. Ringholz

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Faecal sludge management in Accra, Ghana: strengthening links in the chain by Niall L. Boot, Rebecca E. Scott

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Musculoskeletal symptoms in pharmaceutical sales representatives by Katherine J.C. Sang, Diane E. Gyi, Cheryl Haslam

“…To assist understanding of work tasks and organizational factors, semistructured interviews were undertaken with a sample of 12 key personnel. Results: The questionnaire response rate was 68%. …”
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Musculoskeletal symptoms in pharmaceutical sales representatives by Katherine J.C. Sang, Diane Gyi, Cheryl Haslam

“…To assist understanding of work tasks and organizational factors, semistructured interviews were undertaken with a sample of 12 key personnel. Results: The questionnaire response rate was 68%. …”
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Delivering sustainable water supply in fragile and conflict affected states: experiences from Syria by Niall L. Boot, Y. Chen, S. Cohen, W. Khayat, Andre Steele

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Faecal sludge in Accra, Ghana: problems of urban provision by Niall L. Boot, Rebecca Scott

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Inclusive sports products: three designs showcased at a Special Olympics event by Keith Allott, George Torrens

“…The design shown is 80cm high x 72cm Square base, with a total weight of 5kg. …”
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