Sole Technology Institute

STI Lab survey

STI Lab Survey

Riding Info
Gender

Where do you live?

Do you...

Do you

How Often?

How often?

Rate your skill level

Beginner
Rate your skill level
Professional

Number of severe injuries due to riding in the last year

Rate the following factors when buying skate/bmx shoes or snowboard boots:

Impact cushioning (air bags, gel, foam. etc.)

Not important
Impact cushioning (air bags, gel, foam. etc.)
Very important

Durability

Not important
Durability
Very important

Outsole grip / traction

Not important
Outsole grip / traction
Very important

Board / pedal feel

Not important
Board / pedal feel
Very important

Comfort / fit

Not important
Comfort / fit
Very important

Ankle stability

Not important
Ankle stability
Very important

Weight

Not important
Weight
Very important

Shoe / boot climate (i.e. foot temperature)

Not important
In-shoe / boot climate (i.e. foot temperature)
Very important

Flexibility

Not important
Flexibility
Very important

Style

Not important
Style
Very important

Price

Not important
Price
Very important

Pro rider endorsement

Not important
Pro rider endorsement
Very important

Brand

Not important
Brand
Very important

Sustainability (green / organic / eco materials)

Not important
Sustainability (i.e. green / organic / eco materials)
Very important