bye bye knee's!!!
I think if you're a boots wearing laser sailor, then the Zhik 'system' is the way to go. I have tried it and I liked it more than regular boots and a conventional hiking strap. But, i prefer not to wear boots altogether.
What?
I like wearing boots. I'm thinking the Zhik will be a little more "low profile" and tighter fitting which will help keeping the mainsheet from getting stuck around the heels like it does now.
Note: I have not seen the strap or the special boots or socks
However: I have no idea how either the special strap or special foot coverings described above could possibly be legal for Laser Racing.
Where in the rules does it say a sailor is allowed to use equipment of this sort?
Lacking an answer to that question, use of special "attach your feet to the strap" devices is illegal and considered to be cheating.
I was envisioning clamp top boots and a strap that mates with the boots.
Special boots that adhere in a special way to a specially designed strap is, in my view, pushing the envelope and I believe the ILCA measurer should rule...
but I am too lazy to write the note and ask.