Athletic Shoes: Design and Cost

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  1. McGinnis, Marianne. "Save On Sneaks." Prevention 60.3 (2008): 106. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=30050096&site=ehost-live
  2. "Sneakers." Prevention 61.11 (2009): 56. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=44811966&site=ehost-live
  3. Scott, Boeck. "Sneaker attack." USA Today n.d.: http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=J0E281310610406&site=ehost-live
  4. "Shoes, Sun, And Speed: 3 Factors Never To Ignore." Running & Fitnews 31.3 (2013): 9-13. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=89359214&site=ehost-live
  5. Manoharan, Vivek, et al. "Application Of Additive Manufacturing Techniques In Sports Footwear." Virtual & Physical Prototyping 8.4 (2013): 249-252. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=92886062&site=ehost-live
  6. Bergen, Jenna, and MOLLY RAISCH. "Sneak Peek." Prevention 64.4 (2012): 47-54. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=73278140&site=ehost-live
  7. NEWCOMB, TIM. "Best In Shoe." Popular Mechanics 190.7 (2013): 29-30. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=89359427&site=ehost-live
  8. LAROCCA, AMY, and REBECCA RAMSEY. "Happy Feet." New York 46.8 (2013): 40-43. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=86166961&site=ehost-live
  9. Hilgers, Marc P., Bernd Mayer, and Markus Walther. "Current Trends In Athletic Shoe Design." Athletic Therapy Today 14.6 (2009): 4-8. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=45027145&site=ehost-live
  10. CASSITY, JESSICA. "Best Foot Forward." Prevention 63.4 (2011): 116-120. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=59462500&site=ehost-live
  11. Greenhalgh, Andrew, et al. "Influence Of Footwear Choice, Velocity And Surfaces On Tibial Accelerations Experienced By Field Hockey Participants During Running." Footwear Science 4.3 (2012): 213-219. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=83256997&site=ehost-live
  12. Azevedo, Ana Paula Da Silva, et al. "Effects Of Replica Running Shoes Upon External Forces And Muscle Activity During Running." Journal Of Sports Sciences 30.9 (2012): 929-935. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=75125578&site=ehost-live
  13. "High Tech Ways To Better Shoe Fit." Harvard Health Letter 38.5 (2013): 4. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=88822628&site=ehost-live
  14. Wilson, James. "A Structural Mechanics Model For Sports Shoes: The Heel Strike." Sports Engineering (Springer Science & Business Media B.V.) 14.2-4 (2011): 111-117. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=67447792&site=ehost-live
  15. Kinchington, Michael A., Kevin A. Ball, and Geraldine Naughton. "Effects Of Footwear On Comfort And Injury In Professional Rugby League." Journal Of Sports Sciences 29.13 (2011): 1407-1415. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=65967848&site=ehost-live
  16. Robinson, Leah E., et al. "Footwear And Locomotor Skill Performance I Preschoolers." Perceptual & Motor Skills 113.2 (2011): 534-538. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=67347953&site=ehost-live
  17. "Running Shoes." Outside (2013): 129. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=91665418&site=ehost-live
  18. Hennig, Ewald M. "The Influence Of Soccer Shoe Design On Player Performance And Injuries." Research In Sports Medicine 19.3 (2011): 186-201. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=62666728&site=ehost-live
  19. Frazier, Rozalynn S. "Inside The Perfect Sneaker." Health (Time Inc.) 26.8 (2012): 39. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=79889580&site=ehost-live
  20. GERMANO, SARA. "LeBron Can't Let His Old Shoes Go." Wall Street Journal - Eastern Edition 06 Dec. 2013: B1+. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=92721392&site=ehost-live
  21. Weimer, Margot, Patrick J. Nunan, and Marvin Bloom. "THE CLINIC. Bad Shoe Fit Can Lead To Achilles Irritation." Running & Fitnews 30.3 (2012): 25-26. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=77960878&site=ehost-live
  22. Saporito, Bill. "Can Nike Get Unstuck?." Time 151.12 (1998): 48. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=386550&site=ehost-live
  23. Morrison, Kyle W. "The Proper Fit." Family Safety & Health 72.2 (2013): 24-25. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=88992486&site=ehost-live
  24. Powell, Robert Andrew. "Keep Running. (Cover Story)." Inc 30.8 (2008): 102-108. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=33440912&site=ehost-live

25.  Newell, Kevin. "Putting Your Best Foot Forward." Coach & Athletic Director 77.6 (2008): 74-78. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=28144877&site=ehost-live

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  1. Starr, MarkSpringen, Karen. "Soles Of Gold." Newsweek 127.21 (1996): 60. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=pwh&AN=9605137739&site=pov-live
  2. "Do You Have Sport-Shoe Smarts?." Current Health 1 22.5 (1999): 12. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=pwh&AN=1401245&site=pov-live
  3. Hobson, KatherineSilver, Marc. "A Shoe With Street Smarts." U.S. News & World Report 138.15 (2005): 70. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=pwh&AN=16762490&site=pov-live
  4. Kohnle, Diana. "Health Tip: Choosing Athletic Shoes." HealthDay Consumer News Service 29 June 2010: http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=pwh&AN=1C2L519108670&site=pov-live
  5. "Factfile On...Sports Shoes." New Internationalist 330 (2000): 4. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=pwh&AN=3948521&site=pov-live
  6. "IS NIKE INTENTIONALLY/UNFAIRLY MARKETING THE NEW FOAMPOSITE ATHLETIC SHOE IN LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES?." Washington Informer Mar. 2012: 7. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=pwh&AN=72935814&site=pov-live
  7. New Life, Shoes. "New Life Shoes Premiers Athletic Shoe for Expectant Mothers." Business Wire (English) July 0003: http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=pwh&AN=bizwire.c40212793&site=pov-live
  8. Globus, Sheila. "What's Your Athletic Shoe IQ?." Current Health 2 29.1 (2002): 12. = http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=pwh&AN=7346421&site=pov-live
  9. The Finish Line, Inc. "Finish Line to Become Exclusive Partner of Athletic Shoes for Macy’s, Both In-Store and Online." Business Wire (English) 9: http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=pwh&AN=bizwire.c44352196&site=pov-live
  10. MELISSA, BLOCK. "Are There Benefits To Athletic 'Toe Shoes'?." All Things Considered (NPR) (n.d.): http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=pwh&AN=6XN201107062108&site=pov-live
  11. Salvato, Nancy. "Junk Science: Twenty-First Century Snake Oil." World & I 21.2 (2006): 20. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=pwh&AN=21413894&site=pov-live
  12. "Youths Pimp For Pumps." Earth Island Journal 12.4 (1997): 16. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=pwh&AN=9710260912&site=pov-live
  13. "When Sneakers Put You At Risk." Natural Health 33.4 (2003): 22. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=pwh&AN=9613093&site=pov-live
  14. PR, Newswire. "4,000 Impoverished L.A. Children To Be Given New Athletic Shoes At 25th Annual Fred Jordan Missions & Foot Locker "Cares For Kids Back-to-School Giveaway." PR Newswire US 02 Oct. 2013: http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=pwh&AN=201310021157PR.NEWS.USPR.LA90814&site=pov-live
  15. PR, Newswire. "How to Choose Athletic Shoes." PR Newswire US 14 Aug. 2013: http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=pwh&AN=201308141645PR.NEWS.USPR.DC64237&site=pov-live

16.  Ma, Olivia. "Sneaker Freaks." Newsweek 144.7 (2004): 69. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=pwh&AN=14072264&site=pov-live

ProQuest article search

  1. Updike, R. (2013, Shoe obsession: A potent cultural and commercial phenomenon. Ornament, 36, 36-41,7. Retrieved from http://ezproxy.lapl.org/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/1467981855?accountid=6749
  2. Gondo, N. (2013, Sep 27). Finish line stock follows nike in sports gear rally. Investor's Business Daily. Retrieved from http://ezproxy.lapl.org/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/1437233279?accountid=6749
  3. The adidas method; sportswear-makers. (2013, Aug 24). The Economist, 408, 58-59. Retrieved from http://ezproxy.lapl.org/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/1427850088?accountid=6749
  4. Healy, A., Naemi, R., & Chockalingam, N. (2013). The effectiveness of footwear as an intervention to prevent or to reduce biomechanical risk factors associated with diabetic foot ulceration: A systematic review. Journal of Diabetes and its Complications, 27(4), 391-400. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jdiacomp.2013.03.001
  5. Nudd, T. (2013, Jan). The spot: Nike's speed demon. Adweek, 54, 9. Retrieved from http://ezproxy.lapl.org/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/1285444950?accountid=6749
  6. Nike faces ultimate marketing challenge in china: Make running cool. (2011). Advertising Age, 82(39), 1-1,56. Retrieved from http://ezproxy.lapl.org/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/901912075?accountid=6749
  7. Zmuda, N. (2011). Marketers sprint to join lightweight-running craze. Advertising Age, 82(31), 10. Retrieved from http://ezproxy.lapl.org/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/888031437?accountid=6749
  8. Hampp, A. (2011). HOW SKECHERS SHAPED UP INTO NO. 2 FOOTWEAR BRAND. Advertising Age, 82(5), 19. Retrieved from http://ezproxy.lapl.org/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/851183041?accountid=6749
  9. Lippert, B. (2008, Jul). Reebok's magical mystical tour. Adweek, 49, 23. Retrieved from http://ezproxy.lapl.org/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/212438243?accountid=6749
  10. Sinek, S. (2008). Too cool for school, dude. Brandweek, 49(28), 28. Retrieved from http://ezproxy.lapl.org/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/218095794?accountid=6749

Websites and Online Articles

1.  BBC Sport — "The history of running shoes"

2.  running shoe in the Visual Dictionary at Merriam-Webster.com

3.  "2002: A Sneaker Odyssey"

4.  "The History of Shoes"

5.  "The painful truth about trainers: Are running shoes a waste of money?"

6.  "Brief History of the Plimsoll: The Grandfather of Sport Shoes".

7.  "How Adidas and PUMA were born". in.rediff.com. 8 November 2005. Retrieved 26 September 2010.[dead link]

8.  Pribut, Stephen M. "A Sneaker Odyssey." Dr. Stephen M. Pribut's Sport Pages. 2002. Web. 23 June 2010.

9.  Marius Bakken. "Fitting Your Running Shoes to Your Feet". Retrieved 2009-04-24.

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