Economy
Figure skaters spend a fortune replacing their boots
HERE’S THE INTERESTING PART
Launching yourself into the air and landing on a thin metal blade requires incredibly stiff, wildly expensive footwear. Elite competitors frequently undergo massive scanning processes to have leather explicitly molded to their ankles. Because the intense forces break down the material quickly, athletes constantly bleed funds replacing boots that cost as much as a decent used car.
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