# What is the BOA® Fit system and is it really better than laces on ordinary work shoes?

> The BOA closure system is a smart, patented system for putting on or taking off work shoes or boots.

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As with many innovative technologies and systems, the BOA lacing system has its roots in the sports industry. It has long been used by snowboarders, mountaineers, golfers and cyclists.

Innovative laces are now appearing more and more often in personal protective equipment, such as work shoes or firefighter boots.

## HOW DOES THE BOA CLOSURE SYSTEM WORK?

It is actually very simple: by turning the dial you tighten or loosen the laces. The pressure is distributed evenly across your work shoe. If you turn the dial all the way up (quick-release function), the shoe is released completely.

In addition to the simple push-and-pull principle, the BOA dial repels sand, oil, mud and other dirt. So you do not need to take off your protective gloves to tighten the laces and can focus on your work instead.

The BOA® system guarantees an optimal and stable fit - all day. The BOA® Fit system improves blood circulation in the feet by eliminating pressure points in the footwear. This ensures optimal comfort and efficiency at work.

## BENEFITS OF THE BOA® FIT SYSTEM

The BOA® system is made from highly durable materials tested in extreme conditions, ensuring high performance in all environments. That is why both the dial and the laces of the BOA® Fit system are guaranteed for the entire life of the product in which they are fitted.

## HOW DOES THE BOA LACING SYSTEM DIFFER FROM ORDINARY LACES?

**Strength**

Traditional work shoes are fitted with ordinary laces. If you really want to tighten work shoes properly, you need to use quite a lot of force. The dial tightens quickly with little effort in just a few turns.

**Speed**

When you need to put work shoes on quickly, ordinary laces are often too long and you spend too much time tying them. Take firefighters, for example, who need to begin their response immediately. Firefighter boots with BOA laces can help speed up the process.

**Wear**

Most laces are made of polyester, which is a very durable and wear-resistant material. However, regularly tightening or loosening laces does nothing to prevent fraying. The BOA lacing system has stainless steel cables with a strong coating that repels dirt and is water-resistant.

## PREVENTING RISKS AT WORK

Comfort and ease of use are one thing, but does a BOA work shoe help prevent accidents at work?

Here are some of the advantages of wearing BOA shoes or boots:

- Less danger of tripping and stumbling over untied shoes

- No laces getting tangled in machinery.

- No more long laces getting in the way of your work.

- Faster putting on or taking off of work shoes

- Evenly distributed tension, resulting in less foot pain

- It is a durable system that, with regular maintenance, extends the life of the shoe.

- No need to take off protective gloves to tie them

## IS THIS THE END OF TRADITIONAL LACES?

We are not there yet, as some concerns have arisen. If you have very small ankles or feet, BOA laces cannot be tightened as much as traditional laces.

If the BOA closure system is damaged in any way, you can no longer tighten or loosen the shoe and you are stuck. You can repair your BOA laces with a spare parts kit. However, this can take quite some time.

Nevertheless, work shoes with the BOA® system undoubtedly have quite a few advantages over classic shoe lacing, so their popularity is expected to rise.

If you are also interested in protective work shoes with the BOA® Fit system, you can view our range[here](https://www.utg-vodnik.si/en/safety-footwear?filters=243), or drop by our [shop](http://utg-vodnik.si/kontakt) in Vir near Domžale, where you can also see some models in person.