Xu Liya, Wang Yifan, Wen Xu
College of Education, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.
Sci Rep. 2025 Feb 1;15(1):3963. doi: 10.1038/s41598-025-88271-2.
This systematic review aimed to explore the impact of different types of footwear and footwear characteristics on the running economy (RE) of long-distance runners and providing guidance for running enthusiasts and clinical practice. A comprehensive search of Web of Science, PubMed, SPORTDiscous, SCOPUS, and the China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) databases from inception to April 2024 was performed. Trials evaluating the RE of adults participating in long-distance running included comparing different footwear characteristics. This review followed the PRISMA statement. Two reviewers screened titles and abstracts to make a relevant shortlist, then retrieved and evaluated full texts against inclusion criteria for eligibility. Two independent reviewers evaluated the methodological quality of each included analysis by employing the Physiotherapy Evidence Database Scale (PEDro scale). The standardized mean difference (SMD) for the results of RE studies in each study was calculated. Of the 1338 records retrieved, 26 studies were identified in the systematic review and meta-analysis. Limited evidence indicated that compared with shod running, barefoot running (SMD = - 0.50 [95% CI - 0.86, - 0.14], P = 0.006) and minimalist running (SMD = - 0.62 [95% CI - 0.83, - 0.42], P < 0.00001) had a positive impact on RE. Compared with barefoot running, minimalist running did not show a beneficial effect (SMD = 0.37 [95% CI - 0.07, 0.81], P = 0.10) on RE. Additionally, compared with the control condition, RE showed some improvement with increased footwear longitudinal bending stiffness (SMD = - 0.53 [95% CI - 0.90, - 0.17], P = 0.005) and cushioning (SMD = - 0.33 [95% CI - 0.61, 0.06], P = 0.02). However, compared with control, RE did not change with footwear comfort (SMD = - 0.11 [95% CI - 0.42, 0.21], P = 0.51). Barefoot running or minimalist running may be more economical than shod running, high longitudinal bending stiffness and high cushioning shoes could improve RE.
本系统评价旨在探讨不同类型的鞋类及其特性对长跑运动员跑步经济性（RE）的影响，并为跑步爱好者和临床实践提供指导。对Web of Science、PubMed、SPORTDiscous、SCOPUS和中国知网（CNKI）数据库从建库至2024年4月进行了全面检索。纳入评估成年人长跑RE且比较不同鞋类特性的试验。本评价遵循PRISMA声明。两名评审员筛选标题和摘要以列出相关入围名单，然后根据纳入标准检索并评估全文的合格性。两名独立评审员采用物理治疗证据数据库量表（PEDro量表）评估每项纳入分析的方法学质量。计算每项研究中RE研究结果的标准化平均差（SMD）。在检索到的1338条记录中，系统评价和荟萃分析纳入了26项研究。有限的证据表明，与穿鞋跑步相比，赤脚跑步（SMD = -0.50 [95%CI -0.86, -0.14]，P = 0.006）和极简主义跑鞋跑步（SMD = -0.62 [95%CI -0.83, -0.42]，P < 0.00001）对RE有积极影响。与赤脚跑步相比，极简主义跑鞋跑步对RE未显示出有益效果（SMD = 0.37 [95%CI -0.07, 0.81]，P = 0.10）。此外，与对照条件相比，随着鞋类纵向弯曲刚度增加（SMD = -0.53 [95%CI -0.90, -0.17]，P = 0.005）和缓冲增加（SMD = -0.33 [95%CI -0.61, 0.06]，P = 0.0
