Understanding Ergoshape

ergonomics shape?

 

I believe the word 'ergonomic' relates to 'safety' and stuff. This is only a guess but - maybe its construction/design is heavily based around ankle/foot safety?

 

ergonomics is the study of how the human body relates to it's environment.
e.g. how high your seat should be when sitting at a desk, and where your arms and hands should be when typing. For greater efficiency and reduced risk of injury.

Ergoshape in Yonex shoes appears to mean that the shoe is shaped to better fit the foot.

 

Oh yes.. that's right! I remember learning this stuff in Information Processing at school like.. 2 years ago..

 

from a google search;

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Definitions of ergonomics on the Web:

* The applied science of equipment design intended to maximize productivity by reducing operator fatigue and discomfort.
www.ben.edu/library/help/glossary.htm

* According to Ergoweb: The science of work. Ergonomics removes barriers to quality, productivity, and safe human performance by fitting products, tasks and environments to people.
www.ergoweb.com/resources/faq/glossary.cfm

* The science of designing the job to fit the worker, rather than physically forcing the worker’s body to fit the job.
www.painconnection.org/MyTreatment/MayoClinic_glossary.asp

* The science that studies the relationship of humans to their working environment and seeks to improve working conditions and increase efficiency.
www.sd58.bc.ca/Scope & Sequence webpages/glossary.htm

* the study of workplace design and the physical and psychological impact it has on workers. Ergonomics is about the fit between people, their work activities, equipment, work systems, and environment to ensure that workplaces are safe, comfortable, efficient, and that productivity is not compromised.
www.powerhomebiz.com/Glossary/glossary-E.htm

* The study of equipment design to make workplace equipment more comfortable for people so that they are more efficient in their work environment.
www.flexiblelearning.net.au/toolbox/demosites/series3/317/resources/glossary/gls_idx.htm

* The study of the proper and efficient use of the body in work and recreation, including the design and operations of machines and the physical environment.
www.backguide.com/glossary.htm

* A discipline dealing with the interaction between the worker and the work environment.
www.whscc.nf.ca/ohs/glossary.htm

* the practice of changing the work environment to meet the physical and other needs of workers.
www.afscme.org/health/safe16.htm

* Applying information about humans to inform the design of equipment.
www.drfoster.co.uk/cam/objectlist.aspx

* Ergonomics is sometimes used synonymously with human factors and is probably the title of choice in Europe. One sub-domain of human factors (sometimes referred to as ergonomics) deals more with the physical attributes of human and less with the cognitive attributes. An Ergonomist typically has extensive knowledge of human performance, biomechanics, and anthropometrics. ...
www.thehfe.com/glossary.htm

* The science of fitting a job and job-related equipment to individual human physical and psychological characteristics
www.ehealthmd.com/library/carpaltunnel/CT_glossary.html

* The science of fitting the workplace to the worker, not the worker to the workplace; concerned with the design of working systems in which human beings interact with machines and workplace tasks.
www.ergoinnovations.com/glossary.htm

* The science which deals with the interaction between people, their work place and environment. It also considers the physiology of workers in the design of tools, equipment, and the work methods needed.
www.sfsa.org/sfsa/glossary/deftrmee.html

* the study of how easy it is for people to use their working environment
www.primarydandt.org/learn/glo_0000000322.asp

* The scientific study of health and equipment design. Ergonomics aim to improve productivity through eliminating discomfort and unnecessary tiredness in the workplace.
www.computer-furniture.adopto-computers.com/glossary.html

* The interaction between work and people or the interface between people and machine. It refers particularly to the design of machines, furniture etc to suite the body and to permit work with the least strain or fatigue.
www.interiordezine.com/index.cfm/Glossary/glossary_e

* The application of information about human characteristics to design applications, eg equipment, tools, work tasks, with the aim of improving safety and efficiency
www.edp-uk.com/glossaries/terms.htm

* An applied science which considers human characteristics in designing machinery and arranging things for effective interaction, comfort, and safety; also called human engineering.
www.knowledgebank.irri.org/glossary/Glossary/E.htm

* A discipline that involves fitting the job to the worker and not the worker to the job. It is the science of adapting workstations, tools, equipment and job practices to be compatible with the individual worker and thus reduce the risk of injury due to risk factors.
www.workriteergo.com/ergonomics/glossary.asp

* is a term that focuses on the general design and implementation of equipment, tools, and machines related to human safety, comfort, and convenience. Sounding similar in definition to human factors, the term ergonomics is more commonly used in discussions on the physical attributes of equipment used in work and play activities, only one of which is computing. ...
www.aacnclinicalissues.com/pt/re/aacn/fulltext.00044067-200308000-00006.htm

* The scientific study of ordinary people in work situations. This knowledge is being increasingly applied to the design of processes and machines, to the lay-out of work places, to methods of work, and to the control of the physical environment, in order to achieve greater efficiency of both men and machines. The object is to make man plus machine a more efficient unit.
www.indiainfoline.com/bisc/jmee.html

* The science that addresses human performance and well being in relation to various types of jobs, equipment, tools and environment.
www.samsung.com.au/myguide/about/glos001.asp

* the scientific foundation, both in terms of data and methodology, for a user-centred approach to design (Pheasant 1988); knowledge and methods that aim to develop product, equipment, furniture and environment to fit the user’s capabilities and to promote user safety
herkules.oulu.fi/isbn9514259378/html/g240.html

* The science of designing tools and work processes for the comfort and safety of employees to avoid such hazards as back injuries or muscle, tendon and eye strain.
www.yourpowerinside.com/definitions.htm

* biotechnology: the branch of engineering science in which biological science is used to study the relation between workers and their environments
wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn

* Ergonomics (from Greek ergon work and nomoi natural laws) is the study of optimizing the interface between human beings, and the designed objects and environments they interact with.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ergonomics

Related phrases: ergonomics society ergonomics hazards ergonomics program occupational ergonomics macro ergonomics cognitive ergonomics human factors and ergonomics ergonomics task flow analysis

 

Ergoshape
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The scientific contouring of the Ergoshape provides more comfort and

stability in the forefoot and toe area of the shoe.
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geez, that's too much of science

In my mind, I think ergoshape = nice shape for my feet

 

it's only a larger toe box lol

 

Narrow heel, wider toe box, curved last that mimicks the curve of the foot....ERGO.