Comparison of footwear anti-slip test methods
The slip resistance of shoes directly affects safety and comfort during wear. Poor slip resistance can easily lead to slipping and falling while walking. Slips, trips, and falls are already recognized as one of the main causes of accidents in workplaces, public areas, and home environments. The slip resistance of footwear can be represented by the dynamic and static coefficients of friction between the sole and the ground. A higher coefficient of friction indicates better slip resistance.