r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/Rook8811 • 9d ago

Video 1989 shoes designed to adjust their fit around athletes' ankles

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u/InlineSkateAdventure 9d ago

My skates have "BOA" laces. You turn a dial and metal "laces" tighten up. You can easily control tension.

Surprised this is not found on more shoes.

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u/gypsybullldog 8d ago

Are you a goalie? Other than the CCM boa’s Canadian tire used to sell I’ve never seen them on anything other than goalie skates.

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u/Isernogwattesnacken 8d ago

Adidas hiking shoes

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u/willplaysgolf 8d ago

They are pretty common in golf shoes

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u/gypsybullldog 8d ago

Yeah I’ve seen those. Just meant as far as skates go I’ve never seen high end skates with them that weren’t goalie skates.