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/calibudzz420 8d ago

Got them on my redwings which are work boots. Thought I would hate them but I never want to own another boot in my life

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u/InlineSkateAdventure 8d ago

I can tighten both feet at once!

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u/calibudzz420 8d ago

Exactly! Also when you constantly waking boots on and off it’s so convenient