Footwear with tapered heel, support plate, and impact point measurement methods therefore

摘要: An article of footwear having a tapered heel in part defining an impact point associated with padded zone which first strikes surface upon foot plant and plate embedded within sole the such that supports from flexing or collapsing, positioned anterior pivot wearer's ankle. In one aspect avoids positioning at lateral midfoot area to allow for padding promotes avoiding reducing strike forces when walking running.