Authors:
Bradley Davidson, PhD, University of Denver
Kevin Shelburne, PhD, University of Denver
Moira Pryhoda, PhD, University of Denver
Rachel Wathen, MS, University of Denver
Nick Nelson, University of Denver
Sean Higinbotham, MS, University of Denver
Jay Dicharry, PT, REP Lab, Bend, OR
Daniel Feeney, PhD, Boa Technology
Kate Harrison, PhD, Boa Technology

Overview:
The objective of this research is to determine if alternative shoe closures improve biomechanical performance measures compared to a standard lace closure in sport-based movements. We hypothesize that improved containment and possibly increased proprioception—due to the wrapping fit of the configurations—influences these changes in performance. These findings suggest that the design and construction shoe upper is essential to consider in athletic shoe design.

Support:
This work was supported by Boa Technology, Inc under Grant #37990A.

Liability Agreement
The Data is provided “as is” with no express or implied warranty or guarantee. The University of Denver and the Center for Orthopaedic Biomechanics do not accept any liability or provide any guarantee in connection with uses of the Data, including but not limited to, fitness for a particular purpose and noninfringement. The University of Denver and the Center for Orthopaedic Biomechanics are not liable for direct or indirect losses or damage, of any kind, which may arise through the use of this data.

Citations:
Pryhoda MK , Wathen RJ , Dicharry J, Shelburne KB, Feeney D, Harrison K, Davidson BS. Alternative upper configurations during agility-based movements: Part 1, biomechanical performance. Footwear Science (in review; revision submitted July 15, 2020)

Harrison K, Feeney D, Pryhoda MK, Dicharry J, Nelson, N, Shelburne KB, Davidson BS. Alternative upper configurations during agility-based movements: Part 2, joint-level biomechanics. Footwear Science (in review; submitted July 15, 2020)