Indian Journal of Footwear Research (E ISSN xxxx-xxxx) is an online and peer-reviewed Bi-annual open access journal that publishes all kinds of articles related to footwear research. This journal explores the broad and dynamic field of footwear, focusing on its design, functionality, and impact on human health and performance, as well as its environmental and industrial significance. Key areas of interest include:

• Footwear and Human Movement: How footwear affects kinematics, kinetics, posture, and gait.
• Footwear and Performance: The link between footwear design and performance in casual, athletic, dress, and specialty footwear.
• Footwear in Health and Injury Prevention: Footwear’s role in preventing and treating lower extremity diseases and injuries, including in athletes.
• Design, Fit, and Function: Research on comfort, fit, and how biomechanical properties affect foot health and performance.
• Material Innovation and Sustainability: Advances in materials such as leather, biomaterials, and polymers, with a focus on sustainability and eco-friendly manufacturing practices.
• Footwear Recycling and Circular Economy: Innovations in recycling footwear materials to support a circular economy and reduce environmental impact.
• Manufacturing Technologies: New technologies in footwear production, including materials, adhesives, and the application of IT in optimizing design and manufacturing.
• Software and Computational Tools: Software for footwear design, biomechanics simulation, 3D printing, and process optimization.
• Footwear in Related Industries: Footwear’s role in leather goods, protective equipment, and its applications in sectors like medicine and agriculture.

With a focus on both scientific research and practical applications, this journal offers a platform for advancing the understanding of footwear and its impact on human movement, health, and the environment. We aim to foster collaboration across disciplines and support innovation within the footwear and related industries.