Researchers Test Socks That Make Feet Stiffer
A small experiment found that the socks reduced the average energy cost of walking by 2%.
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Source: Phys.org, 2026-11-04.
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What did the 12 volunteers compare, and how many used less energy with the new socks?
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They compared the special socks with ordinary socks while walking on a treadmill. Ten of the 12 used less energy with the new design.
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