These snowboard boots remedy the ankle-support problem with a shoelace that wraps around the entire foot, similar to ballet shoes. The boot and the foot are tightly bound together, preventing serious injuries, because this minimizes extra space in the boot. Overlapping sections on the exterior of the boot mimic bandages that are worn underneath ballet shoes for more protection.

Contact: Katherine Bennett: [email protected]

Credit: James Yoo of Art Center College of Design