Athletic Equipment Decisions
April 2026 · 7 min read
Why Athletic Directors Are Switching to No-Tie Lace Systems
Athletic directors managing high school and college programs are eliminating a predictable injury source — and liability exposure — with no-tie lace systems. Here's what the decision looks like.
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Equipment Safety
April 2026 · 6 min read
5 Equipment Failures That Cost Athletic Programs Millions
From loose laces to degraded pads, these 5 equipment failures are draining athletic budgets and injuring athletes. Here's what ADs can do about each one.
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Sports Innovation
March 2026 · 8 min read
The 150-Year Lace Problem: Why the Most Unchanged Sports Equipment Is Costing Athletic Programs Millions
Traditional shoelaces cost athletic programs $19B annually in preventable injuries. Here's why Zipuplaces changes the game.
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