Abstract
The purpose of the present investigation was to examine the effects of "platform" fashion shoes on response time in vehicle braking. Two test sessions were held: in one platform shoes were warn and in the other normal footwear. Although all subjects were accustomed to wearing either type of footwear, platform shoes significantly slowed braking responses, compared with normal shoes. This differential response time represents an increased stopping distance of 1-42 ft for each 10 mile/h of vehicle speed.