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Improving sports footwear accessibility

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Hi! I’m a Sports Design Engineering student researching ways to make sports footwear easier and more comfortable to fasten — especially for athletes or active people who experience hand dexterity challenges (such as stiffness, injury, or conditions like cerebral palsy or arthritis).

All responses are anonymous and will only be used for academic research.

Thank you for your time and contribution — your insights could directly influence the design of more inclusive and high-performance footwear!

What is your age group?

Hi! I’m a Sports Design Engineering student researching ways to make sports footwear easier and more comfortable to fasten — especially for athletes or active people who experience hand dexterity challenges (such as stiffness, injury, or conditions like cerebral palsy or arthritis). All responses are anonymous and will only be used for academic research. Thank you for your time and contribution — your insights could directly influence the design of more inclusive and high-performance footwear! What is your age group?

Which of these describes you best

Which of these describes you best

What sports or activities are you involved in?

Do you experience any (e.g. arthritis, cerebral palsy, injury, reduced mobility, tremor, reduced sensation)?

Do you experience any (e.g. arthritis, cerebral palsy, injury, reduced mobility, tremor, reduced sensation)?

If yes, please describe briefly

What kind of fastening system do you currently use most often?

What kind of fastening system do you currently use most often?

Other (please specify):

How easy do you find fastening or adjusting your shoes?

How easy do you find fastening or adjusting your shoes?
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What are the some challenges you may often encounter?

What are the some challenges you may often encounter?

If any other please specify:

How often do you need help from someone else to tie or adjust your footwear?

How often do you need help from someone else to tie or adjust your footwear?
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What would you most value in a new shoe fastening system? (Rank top 3 if possible)

What would you most value in a new shoe fastening system? (Rank top 3 if possible)

Would you be open to trying (e.g. dial or magnetic fasteners) if they offered similar performance and comfort?

Would you be open to trying (e.g. dial or magnetic fasteners) if they offered similar performance and comfort?

Do you feel current sports footwear designs are inclusive for people with limited hand dexterity?

Do you feel current sports footwear designs are inclusive for people with limited hand dexterity?
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(Optional) Please explain your answer:

Any additional words?

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts — it really helps shape inclusive sports design! 🙏
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