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Abstract
In sectors such as medical, military, and industrial where the working environment is dangerous, special footwear is crucial to maintaining safety and comfort. With evolving industries, the need for specialized footwear to protect from mechanical, thermal, chemical, and electrical risks are on the rise. Integration of modern technologies in production methods such as CAD, 3D modeling, and smart Quality Control has become imperative. While considerable knowledge exists regarding special footwear technologies in developed economies, less attention has been drawn to the upgrading of production methods in transitional areas such as Central Asia. The purpose of this oeuvre is to study the technological processes that are used in the manufacturing of special shoes, and estimating the affect that modern interfacing, guidelines of ergonomic frameworks and the producing process have on their restoration. Use of materials such as polyurethane and thermoplastic polyurethane with improved ergonomic designs for better comfort and reduced fatigue among users are identified. The other highlights automation technologies for manufacturing, as well as conservation practices, integration of ag products and production technologies. This research expands the existing literature on sustainable and ergonomic manufacturing technology for special footwear, and the data generated would be valuable for Uzbekistan, located in Central Asia, and one of the countries in the region, having its textile and light industry sector to benefit from it. These results have implications on improving the international competitiveness of the special footwear sector through innovation in safety, comfort, and environmental sustainability, while serving as a model for the technological modernization in developing areas.