| 摘要 |
<p>A spring assembly for footwear, the assembly comprising an upper support coupled to at least two lower leaf springs, each capable of individually engaging the ground, and each acting as individual suspension and energy absorber while being free to travel substantially independently from the other within a range. Optional aspects of the invention include the lower leaf springs being adjustable, and footwear and/or ankle-foot orthosis utilizing the spring assembly, locating the active spring area substantially under the midfoot region of a wearer.</p> |
