Abstract：
First responder professionals are at high risk for work-related injuries (e.g., extreme temperatures, chemical and biological threats); boots are essential to ensure body protection since they have full contact with the ground in all scenarios. A substantial body of work has investigated the necessity of improvements in protective boots, but there is limited research conducted on boots with fit-adjustable fasteners for secure and adjustable fit within this context. Thus, this study explored the areas for improvement in boot design for the development of form-fitting and yet comfortable boots focusing on two different boot designs, prototype all-hazards tactical boots (lace-up) and rubber boots (slip-on). Findings indicated that the boot design should address participants\' concerns with the material choices of boots, specifically with bulkiness, weight, and flexibility. Our findings provide insights into boot material and design choices to improve protective boots for first responders.
摘要：
急救人员的专业人员面临与工作有关的伤害的高风险(例如，极端温度,化学和生物威胁）；靴子对于确保身体保护至关重要，因为它们在所有情况下都与地面完全接触。大量的工作已经调查了改进防护靴的必要性，但是在这种情况下，对带有可调节紧固件的靴子进行了有限的研究，以确保安全和可调节的配合。因此，这项研究探索了改进靴子设计的领域，以开发适合形状和舒适的靴子，专注于两种不同的靴子设计，原型所有危险战术靴（系带）和橡胶靴（套）。研究结果表明，靴子设计应解决参与者对靴子材料选择的担忧，特别是笨重，体重,和灵活性。我们的发现提供了对靴子材料和设计选择的见解，以改善急救人员的防护靴。
