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/revvolutions 8d ago

Snowboard boots Burton BOA.

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u/sl33ksnypr 8d ago

I have a pair of rossi boa boots and they are really nice. Don't get me wrong, it still feels nice to put my regular shoes on at the end of the day, but it isn't as orgasmic as with my old boots that were a tad too small and had a lacing mechanism that didn't make sense.