Lace Up for Healthy Feet: The Impact of Shoe Closure on Plantar Stress Response.

Objective: This study examined the impact of shoe closure on plantar thermal stress response (TSR), which is known to be a surrogate of shear stress and skin perfusion. It is aimed to explore potential impact of shoe closure on increasing risk factors associated with plantar ulcers in people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN).

Methods: Fifteen eligible subjects were enrolled.