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How to Use the Boa® Closure System

Posted By Marty Hughes, DC

In this video, Topo Shoes CEO and founder, Tony Post, demonstrates how to use the Boa Closure System to secure a pair of Topo athletic shoes. The Boa Closure System—a common inclusion in many cycling shoes—is brilliantly designed to allow for micro adjustments in lacing tightness and shoe comfort. In this video, Tony also demonstrates the quick-release mechanism that makes using the Boa Closure system a snap. Learn more about the merits and nuances of the Boa Closure System by watching this short video.

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Marty Hughes, DC
Dr. Marty Hughes is a chiropractic physician, or DC. He received his doctoral degree from Western States Chiropractic College (WSCC), now known as the University of Western States (UWS). Dr. Marty has always been interested in foot health, due to the connection between the feet and the spine. He has worked as a freelance writer for LiveStrong.com, for whom he contributed over 2,200 health-and-fitness articles. He is a co-founder of Natural Footgear and an ardent supporter of natural foot care approaches. Dr. Marty enjoys road cycling, trail running, hiking, canoeing, and cross-country skiing as well as exploring the mountains of Western North Carolina.

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