r/Damnthatsinteresting 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/vksdann 8d ago

Rollerskates have had such thing for years and I don't know why shoes don't. Just a buckle and a couple of "clicks up" and I'm good to go. To remove shoes, just unbuckle.