Anatomy of a Volleyball Shoe - Athlete Audit

Parts of a Volleyball Shoe Lining - A comfortable sock-like fabric sits on the inside of the shoe, covering the foot Eyelets - Holes on either side of the tongue that guides the laces in place Lacing - Traditional laces help provide the most adjustment in fit Mesh panels - Some volleyball shoes feature mesh […]

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Anatomy of a Track Spike - Athlete Audit

Parts of a Track Spike Lining - The soft fabric on the inside of the shoe that helps to increase overall comfort and absorb sweat Eyelets - Holes in the upper helps to keep the laces in place Lacing - Track spikes use traditional lacing for minute adjustments in tension Toe - The end of […]

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Anatomy of a Tennis Shoe - Athlete Audit

Parts of a Tennis Shoe Lining - The fabric inside of a shoe. Very soft and meant to improve comfort Eyelets - Holes near the top of the upper guides shoelaces in place Lacing - Traditional shoelaces allow for the most adjustment in fit Ventilation holes - Helps to add breathability to a shoe Toe […]

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Anatomy of a Soccer Cleat - Athlete Audit

Parts of a Soccer Cleat Lining - The sock-like fabric on the inside of the shoe, improves comfort Eyelets - Holes in the upper help to keep the laces in place Lacing - Soccer cleats use traditional laces allowing for the most adjustment in fit Toe box - A flexible toe box allows for efficient […]

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Anatomy of an Indoor Soccer Shoe - Athlete Audit

Parts of an Indoor Soccer Shoe Lining - A sock-like fabric in the inside of the shoe helps to improve comfort Lacing - Traditional laces allow the most adjustment in fit Toe box - A flexible toe box allows for efficient running and dynamic movements Toe cap - Improves the durability of the toe and […]

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Anatomy of a Snowboard Boot - Athlete Audit

Parts of a Snowboard Boot Outer shell - The outer portion of a snowboard boot Heel loop - Helps to make slipping on the boot easier Closure system - You have three lacing options: traditional laces, quick lacing, or BOA lacing. Each has their own pros and cons Backstay - A stiff support on the […]

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Anatomy of a Skate Shoe - Athlete Audit

Parts of a Skate Shoe Cut length - Skate shoes come in low-cuts, mid-tops, or high-tops, each with differing levels of mobility and ankle support Lining - The sock-like fabric inside the shoe helps to increase overall comfort Eye guards - Metal eye guards help to protect laces from ripping on grip tape Lacing - […]

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Anatomy of a Running Shoe - Athlete Audit

Parts of a Running Shoe Lining - The lining consists of a sock-like fabric that increases overall comfort Eyelets - Holes near the top of the shoe help to guide laces in place Lacing - Traditional laces are most common although you can also find velcro as well Upper - Lightweight and breathable, lots of […]

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Anatomy of a Mountain Biking Shoe - Athlete Audit

Parts of a Mountain Biking Shoe Heel loop - Helps to make putting on the shoe easier Lining - The sock-like fabric on the inside of the shoe; increases comfort Closure system - Mountain bike shoes either use traditional laces, velcro, ratchets, or BOA lacing Upper - Uppers can be made of a variety of […]

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Anatomy of a Lacrosse Cleat - Athlete Audit

Parts of a Lacrosse Cleat Cut length - Lacrosse cleats come in either mid-top or high-top options, each with varying levels of mobility and ankle support Eyelets - Small holes toward the top of the upper help to guide the laces in place Lacing - Traditional laces are most common although some lacrosse cleats can […]

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