Newton Running shoes were just granted this patent (attached) SOLE CONSTRUCTION FOR BIOMECHANICAL STABILITY AND AFFERENT FEEDBACK Quote: In accordance with one implementation, a sole construction for biomechanical stability and afferent feedback includes a cushioning and support layer that cushions and supports a foot and an afferent feedback biomechanical support plate positioned between the cushioning and support layer and the user’s foot. The afferent feedback biomechanical support plate may be positioned within a forefoot, midfoot, and/or heel area of the sole construction and may provide improved afferent feedback to the foot during a contact and stance phase of the gait cycle. Attached Files newton patent.pdf (208.6 KB)
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Running shoe for biomechanical stability and afferent feedback