ERGONOMICS AS THE BASIS OF AN ACTUAL DESIGN IN THE CONTEXT OF IMPROVING SHOES FOR THE UKRAINIAN MILITARY

Abstract

Purpose. The purpose of the work is to improve the quality and efficiency of military footwear and
the development of a modern design and construction of modern footwear for the Ukrainian military,
which met the necessary operational, anthropometric and aesthetic requirements.
Methodology. In order to achieve the set goals, modern methods of non-contact anthropometric 3D
studies of the feet of individual active servicemen and representatives of the mobilization reserve aged
20-45 were applied. On the basis of the obtained data, using the method of reverse engineering, an
anatomically justified form of the shoe last was developed. On the basis of a comparative analysis of
the characteristics of natural textile fabrics, the best option for the lining of shoes was chosen, which can
ensure a sufficient level of hygienic properties and foot comfort during a long period of wearing shoes.
Results. 1) in the environment of progressive 3D CAD, an improved form of the shoe last was developed,
which corresponds to the anthropo-morphological features of the feet of representatives of the target
consumer segment. The physical prototype of the pad is made on special professional digital 5-axis
equipment. 2) The original symbolic and patriotic design of the collection of shoes for the Ukrainian
military was developed; 5 constructions of shoe models for training and official events were designed
in accordance with the required operational properties and the proposed design; 3) An analysis of the
properties of natural fabrics of Ukrainian production based on hemp fiber was carried out, with the aim
of choosing the optimal option for the manufacture of lining and insoles. 4) A collection of developed
shoe models based on domestically produced natural materials with improved properties was produced.
Scientific novelty. Originality consists in the development of a new experimental collection of shoes
for the Ukrainian military, which combines the ergonomic shape of the shoe with the patriotic design
of the shoe models and is made based on a natural textile lining from ecological hemp raw materials.
The practical value of the work is that the developed boots can be successfully implemented in
production, as they are made of available materials and have an attractive design. The form of the
last developed in the work can be offered to domestic manufacturers as an ergonomic anatomically
based pad for the manufacture of sports, tactical or comfortable shoes for the male consumer segment.
Research in the field of modern comfortable and special footwear is of great importance to ensure the
comfort and safety of military personnel.