The Footwear Gap in Marching Performance Artists: The Need for Research
Samia Vanderkolff, Zachary A Riley1
1Dep. of Kinesiology, Indiana University-Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA. zariley@iu.edu.
Medical Problems of Performing Artists
|August 31, 2025
Abstract
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Marching performers spend a significant amount of time on their feet practicing precise movements. Presumably, individuals choose footwear to practice in that is comfortable and suits their individual needs. However, when it comes to competition, there are a limited number of footwear options available, and they are not specialized to the individual. The purpose of this letter is to advocate for more research and the continued evolution of competitive footwear design for marching arts.


