Can we design sports shoes that don't squeak? Here's what the science says
Phys.org
March 6, 2026
The unofficial soundtrack of every basketball, squash or hard-court tennis match is the constant high-pitched squeak or shriek of the players' shoes. But can this squeak be designed out of them while retaining the grip?
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Originally published on Phys.org on 3/6/2026