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Can we design sports shoes that don’t squeak? Here’s what the science says

Taking inspiration from Leonardo da Vinci’s studies of friction, the ‘sneaker squeak’ question cuts to a deep problem in physics.

06.03.2026 7

The Conversation

Gabriele albertini

Why do sports shoes squeak? Here’s what our research reveals

Taking inspiration from Leonardo da Vinci’s studies of friction, the ‘sneaker squeak’ question cuts to a deep problem in physics.

05.03.2026 8

The Conversation

Gabriele albertini