WINDHAM, NH  — In a groundbreaking step forward for sports performance footwear, SQAIRZ, known for its patented, stability-enhancing design, has become the first sports shoe brand ever to have its clinical research recommended for manuscript publication and selected for presentation at the prestigious American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) Annual Scientific Conference. 

Out of more than 400 poster submissions, only two footwear-related studies were accepted—both conducted on SQAIRZ products.

Led by Dr. Paul Klutts, a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and Fellowship Director at Kentuckiana Foot & Ankle in Louisville, KY, along with biomechanical analyst Chad Miller, the 10-month study examined the impact of SQAIRZ’s proprietary footwear technology on two key athletic performance metrics: ankle stability and pitching/hitting velocity. 

The findings were peer-reviewed and the research has now been formally recommended for manuscript submission and publication in the Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery, a rare distinction in the world of athletic footwear that solidified SQAIRZ as the only clinically validated performance shoe on the market.

Study 1: Stability Gains Across Multi-Sport Athletes

The first study evaluated medial-to-lateral (side-to-side) motion of the subtalar (ankle) joint using a single-leg balance test (commonly known as the “wobble test”), or how often the ankle wobbles while standing on one foot. Among 55 multi-sport athletes (with an additional 200 to be included after a pickleball tournament in April), the results showed a 9% improvement in ankle stability when wearing SQAIRZ shoes. The data strongly supports the footwear’s unique role in minimizing injury risk and enhancing ground force connection across all land-based sports.

“As an authority on the lower extremity, I’ve extensively studied the impact of proper foot positioning on athletic performance,” stated Dr. Paul Klutts. “SQAIRZ GFP™ Baseball Shoes offer a unique advantage by improving balance, increasing ground force, and maximizing energy transfer. These features directly translate to more explosive swings, faster sprints, and enhanced agility—essential elements for success in baseball. Without a doubt, these two studies showcase just a fraction of the benefits of SQAIRZ shoes.”

Study 2: Pitching Velocity Comparison

In a head-to-head study conducted on collegiate pitchers, athletes compared their performance wearing SQAIRZ GFP™ baseball shoes versus Nike, New Balance, Adidas, and Under Armour. The results were clear: 76% of pitchers increased their velocity when switching to SQAIRZ, with an average gain of 2.1 MPH—and some athletes seeing up to 8 MPH improvements. Even more critical, the study documented significant reductions in medial-lateral ankle instability, providing pitchers with a more stable foundation for consistent mechanics and timing.

“SQAIRZ showed the highest stability against the top four brands tested,” said biomechanical specialist Chad Miller. “When athletes can’t trust their footing, it directly impacts their throwing efficiency. The study showed SQAIRZ delivers more velocity by improving ground force and joint stability, which is a rare feat in today’s footwear market.”

The research earned top marks at ACFAS. With implications for injury prevention, athletic performance, and footwear design standards, this marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of sports shoes.

Clinically Backed. Athlete Approved.

“Our mission has always been about delivering measurable performance benefits, not hype,” said Bob Winskowicz, Founder & CEO of SQAIRZ. “This study validates what athletes have been telling us for years. By simply changing their shoes to SQAIRZ, they’re hitting harder, pitching faster, and staying more stable. This is the future of performance footwear.”

Following the brand’s success in golf—where SQAIRZ helped deliver over 10 yards of distance—their baseball cleats have been engineered with the same foundational technology and adapted for turf, molded, and metal spike configurations. The GFP™ (Ground Force Production) line is already being used by players at the highest levels of baseball and softball.

To learn more about SQAIRZ or to shop the GFP™ Baseball & Softball shoes available in turf, molded cleat, and metal spikes for men, youth, and women, go to sqairz.com or Dick’s Sporting Goods online at dicks.com.