DeMining Shoe

There are several commercially available devices especially designed to reduce the transmission of forces into the foot and leg from a detonating mine. This device was inspired by the spider boot. This article presents some of the benefits this device offers to users who are exposed to a mine blast: http://maic.jmu.edu/journal/4.2/focus/sb/spiderboot.htm.

Mines are an unfortunate legacy of wars in many countries. For people who must work clearing mines or work in close proximity to known mine