Every step you take can say a lot about your health. A new invention—a smart insole powered by sunlight—now makes it possible to measure this data in real time. This device doesn’t just track your ...

The Brannock device—that sliding metal gadget used in shoe stores to measure the dimensions of your feet—was invented 100 years ago this year. But footwear fitting hasn’t really gotten more advanced ...

Researchers are developing a 3D-printed insole with integrated sensors that allows the pressure of the sole to be measured in the shoe and thus during any activity. This helps athletes or patients to ...

Researchers at ETH Zurich, Empa and EPFL are developing a 3D-printed insole with integrated sensors that allows the pressure of the sole to be measured in the shoe and thus during any activity. This ...

In elite sports, fractions of a second sometimes make the difference between victory and defeat. To optimize their performance, athletes use custom- made insoles. But people with musculoskeletal pain ...