Document Type
Honors Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Date of Award
Spring 4-23-2025
Abstract
Super shoes are responsible for the astonishing improvements in marathon times; however, it is unknown whether they can also aid athletes when it comes to jumping performance. Thus, the present study was designed to investigate if super shoes improve jump performance in athletes in comparison with regular athletic shoes, as measured by vertical jump height and torque during a drop jump maneuver. In addition, the study investigated if there were differences in kinetic and kinematic variables during jumping between shoes, as measured by torque production at the hip, knees, and ankles during takeoff.
Advisor
Vipa Bernhardt
Recommended Citation
Urban, Emily, "Do Super Shoes Improve Drop Jump Performance?" (2025). Honors Theses. 282.
https://lair.etamu.edu/honorstheses/282
Keywords
super shoes, jump performance, marathon running, torque
