Abstract
The key factor, from the consumer's point of view, during the use of footwear is the safety of use, characterized, among others, by the friction coefficient. A low coefficient of friction can cause skidding, which is very dangerous for the elderly, people with motor apparatus injuries, those with impaired motor skills, and those with a high body BMI index. Fall injuries result in hospitalization, generating high costs of treatment and compensation. The article presents the results of tribological tests of typical footwear sole materials in combination with selected base materials depending on the load on the friction junction, the initial temperature, and the presence of water. The combination of the friction coefficient with the safety of footwear use for typical operating conditions is a new approach to the requirements of ergonomics and increasing comfort while walking.
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