Heel-to-toe drop

WBC translation

WBC uses drop as a loading variable: changing it changes demands, but it does not determine whether a shoe is good by itself.

Why it matters

• 1A lower drop may increase demand on calves, Achilles, and foot tissues for some users.
• 2A higher drop may feel familiar or useful in some contexts while reducing ground-level demand.
• 3Helps compare zero-drop and transitional footwear.

Do not overclaim

• Changing drop is not a medical treatment or injury-prevention guarantee.
• Large drop changes should be treated as training changes, not just shopping preferences.

Evidence note

Heel-to-toe drop is a measurable design feature; outcome evidence depends on population, activity, volume, and adaptation history.