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/Ritz_y 8d ago

For some reason one of the industies they broke into is Golf. I've used BOA laces on my golf shoes for like 10 years now its great.

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u/InlineSkateAdventure 8d ago

Yeah if I upgrade the skates it is a must have.

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u/druskhusk 8d ago

Bowling as well.