Walking on water: why your feet get wet

ORAL

Abstract

Walking on wet pavement during or after heavy rain results in wet shoes, and often, wet feet. We describe a peculiar transport process associated with walking on wet surfaces which results in the vamps, and frequently, the insides, of shoes getting wet. We discuss details of this process and compare experimental results with simple model predictions. Strategies for keeping feet dry will be considered.

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Authors

  • Michael Shelley

    Courant Institute, New York University, Courant Institute, NYU, New York University

  • Jake Fontana

    Kent State University, Kent, OH, USA, Liquid Crystal Institute, Kent State University

  • Peter Palffy-Muhoray

    Liquid Crystal Institute, Kent State University, Kent State University, Kent, OH USA