BOA Technology's Fit System Demonstrates Enhanced Workwear Footwear Performance
BOA Performance Fit Lab, Workwear Test ● Photo Credit: BOA Technology
DENVER, February 16, 2024 (VSNewsNetwork.com) - BOA® Technology, known for its dial-based fit solutions, has unveiled scientific research affirming that its BOA® Fit System, incorporating the PerformFit™ Wrap, significantly improves stability, energy efficiency, and endurance in workwear footwear compared to traditional lacing systems.
Established in 2018, the BOA Performance Fit Lab, part of the BOA Partner Product Innovation and Development team, has conducted over 2,000 scientific tests and released five peer-reviewed studies. These studies validate the performance advantages of the BOA Fit System and guide the company's innovation efforts. The PerformFit™ Wrap, a key innovation, is designed to enhance fit by conforming to the midfoot, ensuring a secure heel lock, better midsole connection, and increased forefoot freedom.
The lab's findings highlight the BOA PerformFit™ Wrap's benefits:
Improved Stability: Tests showed up to a 3% increase in heel hold and midsole connection, leading to a more consistent fit without pressure points. Ankle stability improved by up to 7%, offering better control.
Increased Energy Efficiency and Endurance: The system demonstrated up to 9% more efficient direction changes, facilitating quicker movements. It also enabled up to 1.5% faster speeds for the same exertion level.
These results, initially observed in trail running, have been corroborated by workwear pilot studies and performance tests, underscoring the BOA Fit System's adaptability across various industries.
Mike VanGoethem, Chief Services Officer at Red Wing, commented on the collaboration with BOA, "With the introduction of the Apex BOA, we've elevated our commitment to excellence with insights from BOA's cutting-edge Performance Fit Lab. Together, we've built a product that not only enhances overall fit and performance but also provides greater stability without compromising freedom of movement."
Dan Feeney, Ph.D., BOA Senior Director of Partner Product Innovation and Development, emphasized the company's mission, "We are dedicated to working with the world’s leading brands to deliver meaningful, scientifically proven solutions that improve fit and performance. In Workwear footwear, our focus is ensuring that in the toughest weather and industrial conditions, BOA delivers superior stability, energy efficiency, and durability, which reduce fatigue and improve a worker’s ability to navigate often hazardous on-site situations.”
BOA also highlights its commitment to product durability and reliability, backed by rigorous testing and a lifetime guarantee, ensuring the BOA Fit System meets the demands of challenging work environments.
For more information on the BOA Fit System and its applications in workwear, visit www.BOAfit.com.
Source: BOA Technology via Newswire
