Fabulous Fabrication
Moving perspiration or condensation to the surface of the fabric for quick evaporation
What is moisture wicking?
The layer closest to your skin providing a layer of warmth while absorbing and evaporating moisture.
What is a base layer?
Inflammation of the tissue on the bottom of the foot causing heel pain, and tenderness in the area.
What is Plantar Fasciitis?
“Drop shoe” VS “Zero Drop”
One has mm difference of stack height in the heel, one has even cushioning
Best quality of synthetic waterproof fabric permeable to air and water vapor, used in outdoor and sports clothing.
What is GorTex?
What activities would “active-fit” fitness wear be good for? For which activities would you recommend “comfort-fit” fitness wear?
Active fit is closer to the body and creates less drag for high intensity fitness, comfort-fit tends to fit a little looser and is better for low intensity fitness such as Yoga.
Which Superfeet insoles have the highest arch support?
Green
What does Hoka One One mean in the Maori language?
Fly over the earth
A water-resistant, stretchy, breathable shell that offers protection from light snow and rain.
What is a softshell?
The action or practice of engaging in two or more sports or types of exercise in order to improve fitness or performance in one's main sport.
What is OXT (outdoor cross training)
When your foot rolls inward for impact distribution upon landing
What is Pronation?
Hiking shoes outsoles are made out of hard, medium, and soft rubber. ____ rubber is good for rough uneven surfaces and ____ rubber is best used on flat slippery surfaces.
Hard rubber is good for rough uneven surfaces and Soft rubber is best used on flat slippery surfaces.
What is the key difference between coatings and laminates for manufacturing waterproof fabrics?
Coating is painting on a fluid in order to seal it for waterproofing, Laminate is heat fusing two layers of material together to create waterproofing.
Describe how you would outfit a customer for a backpacking trip in Washington State in the fall.
*up to leadership's digression*
List at least four benefits of aftermarket insoles
Reduce foot fatigue, reduce foot movement inside of shoe, reduce arch strain, improve body alignment, and increase comfort
Demonstrate an alternative lacing technique that can enhance the performance of technical footwear.
Window lacing, runners loop, surgeon’s knot etc.