Origami, the traditional Japanese art of paper folding, has received considerable attention in engineering. By applying paper-folding principles, researchers have created compact structures that are ...

Strapping on a tough strip of leather once offered the best underfoot cushioning available. Then, in the 1890s, along came rubber. That was the pinnacle of sneaker cushioning for decades until the ...

With the holiday season in full swing, gifts of all shapes and sizes are being shipped around the world. But all that packaging generates lots of waste, including cardboard boxes and plastic-based ...

SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Altra Footwear announces Altra EGO™, an innovative new midsole cushioning. See all of Altra's new footwear and apparel products at Booth #36179 at Outdoor Retailer ...

New Altra EGO™ Midsole Material Creates the Holy Grail of Running Shoe Cushioning -- Fast and Springy, Yet Comfortable and Soft Altra Escalante is a new running shoe featuring a richly colored ...