Documentation
The thinking behind Sole. This page is a work in progress; sections marked Placeholder will be filled in as we publish.
The problem with current cleats
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Explain how pointed lasts, heel lifts, and rigid soles change how the foot is loaded, and what that costs athletes.
Our design principles
Foot-shaped toe box
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Why the big toe stays straight and the toes need room to splay.
Zero drop
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Heel and forefoot at the same height, and what that does for posture and loading.
Flexible sole
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How a sole that moves with the foot keeps ground feel while still delivering traction.
The research
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Summarize and cite the studies behind our approach.
Our testing
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Describe prototype testing: methods, athletes, and results, once we have measured data.