DNA vol.2 "under armor · running shoes development leader talks about, I have characteristics of charged cushion, I think that I have experienced such feeling."
Mr. Matsubara of leader of development of Anda - A - Ma · Japan, continued to talk about the running shoes · speed form series.
Hidemi Sakuma
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2017/08/01
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- I tried wearing Europa and it certainly felt strange.
Matsubara：Ordinary shoes are made by covering the upper material from above and fishing them in at the bottom, but the shoes are designed three-dimensionally in the shape of the feet from the beginning.
――I also felt the place to put my feet widely.
Matsubara：In general, a sponge form enters to fill the gap around the ankle, but review the making method and structure of such shoes that have been considered commonplace, drop the extra things, make it really simple, form a part Then it is a feature that it is three-dimensional and pursues fit. I think that it was possible to experience the goodness in Europa.
Do you know well about the movements during running?
- No, I am still studying.
Matsubara：When a human walks normally, the feet move with the left and right feet maintaining their width. However, I think that you know you are running, your feet are in line. Running to move the stride more as you run will move the pelvis more dynamic as well.
In running, the feet move to rolling, generally landing from the outside of the heel, and the weight moves inward until you kick with the forefoot. So many people inevitably decrease the sole back from the outside of the heel. If the running speed gets faster and the feet tend to collapse inwards, it will be easier to cause injuries to the knee. Proper running shoes are important to prevent it.
- When I tried running with "Europa", I had a feeling that my legs could jump forward and jump ahead.
Matsubara：I agree. It also has an offset balance of the sole. The heel side of the sole is thicker than the forefoot side, and those with height differences make it easier for the body to fall forward naturally. Moreover, raising the heel has the merit that it can relieve tension of Achilles tendon more than ordinary flat sole's thing. I also have the characteristics of the charged cushion, I think that I can experience such feeling.
Regarding "velocity", the offset is small, but because it is a light and relatively thin sole design, there is a merit that the power is easily transmitted to the road directly because it is easy to output speed.
Do you know the difference between running shoes and training shoes?
―― I do not run basically in training shoes, I think that sole is different.
Matsubara：First of all, the necessary movement is different between running and training. Running should basically support forward and backward movement, but in the case of training there is also movement against the side, so you need to strengthen support for sideways and agility as well. Then you will seek grip on front and back and left and right and you will seek stability.
Not limited to training, general sports shoes are designed according to the characteristics of the sports. For example, basketball has more remarkable such characteristics, so we add cushioning and stability so that we can respond to jumps.
Europa (WOMEN)
High cushioning stability model
Supporting footwear that can stick, stuck to stability support that does not stop the flow of running.
I want to go far, driving comfort.
Gemini3(WOMEN)
Light Weight Neutral Cushion Model
Charged enhances the sense of unity between foot and footwear, and it feels even lighter.
A changing cushion realizes driving that produces propulsion. Consider footprints of Japanese runners.
Velocity(WOMEN)
Speed form fit and lightly weighted charged cushioning sole realize high-speed cruising running with high cushioning.
High performance footwear in which lightness and cushion blend in high dimension.
――2020Are there any sports that attract attention at the Tokyo Olympic Games and the Paralympic Games?
Matsubara：It is very fun and overall sports, but the marathon is big. After that, it will be an event of the speed system of athletics.
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