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Bringing Marucci to the Diamond: Cleats That Perform

Bringing Marucci to the Diamond: Cleats That Perform

Footwear Landing Page & PDP Redesign

Footwear Landing Page & PDP Redesign

Redesigned Marucci’s digital experience to highlight their first-ever performance cleats, enabling athletes to explore technology and features faster and more confidently.

Redesigned Marucci’s digital experience to highlight their first-ever performance cleats, enabling athletes to explore technology and features faster and more confidently.

MY ROLE

UX Research

UX Research

Information Architecture

Information Architecture

UI Design

UI Design

Interactive Prototyping

Interactive Prototyping

DURATION

2 months

2 months

The Challenge

Marucci Expands Into Footwear with

BOA Fit System® Technology

Marucci Expands Into Footwear with BOA Fit System Technology

Marucci was expanding from bats into performance footwear, but the website didn’t support this new product line.

Marucci was expanding from bats into performance footwear, but the website didn’t support this new product line.

Marucci needed a way to introduce the new line while highlighting the innovative BOA Fit System® technology.

Marucci needed a way to introduce the new line while highlighting the innovative BOA Fit System® technology.

For this case study, I wondered: how might we introduce Marucci’s first footwear line in a way that clearly showcases the BOA Fit System® technology and engages users with an interactive experience?

For this case study, I wondered: how might we introduce Marucci’s first footwear line in a way that clearly showcases the BOA Fit System® technology and engages users with an interactive experience?

The Solution

Redesign Marucci’s product pages adding interactive components to their design system, highlighting the new footwear and BOA Fit System® technology

Added interactive components to Marucci’s design system for consistent, engaging product experiences.

Incorporated 360° shoe views and feature callouts to clearly showcase the BOA Fit System® technology.

Transformed static product listings into dynamic, user-focused pages that highlight the new footwear line.

The Solution

Redesign Marucci’s product pages adding interactive components to their design system, highlighting the new footwear and BOA Fit System technology

Added interactive components to Marucci’s design system for consistent, engaging product experiences.

Incorporated 360° shoe views and feature callouts to clearly showcase the BOA Fit System technology.

Transformed static product listings into dynamic, user-focused pages that highlight the new footwear line.

Research

Research

Athletes Focus on Key Features, Sizing, and Technology When Choosing Cleats

Athletes Focus on Key Features, Sizing, and Technology When Choosing Cleats

I studied competitors like Hoka to understand how brands communicate advanced foot technology. I looked for the following:

I studied competitors like Hoka to understand how brands communicate advanced foot technology. I looked for the following:

  • Observed how users explore product features, sizing guides, and technology descriptions


  • Mapped out the decision-making process for selecting cleats


  • Prioritized the most impactful features and storytelling elements

  • Observed how users explore product features, sizing guides, and technology descriptions


  • Mapped out the decision-making process for selecting cleats


  • Prioritized the most impactful features and storytelling elements

Key Insights:


Athletes need at-a-glance access to BOA Fit System® features and performance benefits


Most critical information was hidden 2–3 clicks deep


Interactive elements (videos, 360° views) dramatically increase engagement

Key Insights:


Athletes need at-a-glance access to BOA Fit System® features and performance benefits


Most critical information was hidden 2–3 clicks deep


Interactive elements (videos, 360° views) dramatically increase engagement

Design Goals

Design Goals

Turning BOA’s® innovation into an intuitive, performance-driven experience

Turning BOA’s® innovation into an intuitive, performance-driven experience

Prioritize clarity, engagement, and technology storytelling

Prioritize clarity, engagement, and technology storytelling

1

Redesign the Product Detail Page to enhance clarity and engagement

Redesign the Product Detail Page to enhance clarity and engagement

2

Ensure users quickly grasp BOA Fit System value and function

Ensure users quickly grasp BOA Fit System value and function

3

Integrate lifestyle imagery and interactive components to showcase use in action

3

Integrate lifestyle imagery and interactive components to showcase use in action

Ideation

Ideation

Redesign the Product Detail Page to enhance clarity and engagement

Rethinking How Users Review and Confirm Their Purchases

Redesign the Product Detail Page to enhance clarity and engagement

Redesign the Product Detail Page to enhance clarity and engagement

The low-fi wireframe established a cleaner hierarchy, placing the BOA Fit System® story front and center while keeping fit, traction, and performance details easily scannable. Every layout decision aimed to make athletes feel the precision before they even tried the shoe.

The low-fi wireframe established a cleaner hierarchy, placing the BOA Fit System story front and center while keeping fit, traction, and performance details easily scannable.


Every layout decision aimed to make athletes feel the precision before they even tried the shoe.

Low-Fi Wireframe for the Footwear PDP

Low-Fi Wireframe for the Footwear PDP

Ensure users quickly grasp BOA Fit System® value and function

Ensure users quickly grasp BOA Fit System® value and function

Rather than listing specs, the new interactive component invites users to engage with the BOA Fit System® themselves. By hovering, clicking, and rotating through layers of the design, athletes can understand how each dial movement impacts fit, traction, and performance. It’s product education through play—building trust through discovery.

Rather than listing specs, the new interactive component invites users to engage with the BOA Fit System themselves. By hovering, clicking, and rotating through layers of the design, athletes can understand how each dial movement impacts fit, traction, and performance.

Understanding the BOA Fit System® was key to driving purchase confidence. I introduced organized dropdowns for “How It Was Made,” “Product Features,” and “Reviews”—giving users a guided, digestible way to learn about the technology and its real-world performance. This structure turned complex product details into an intuitive, confidence-building experience.

SHOE NAME

SHOE NAME

Keyword

Keyword

We don’t just believe in confidence; we build it.

We don’t just believe in confidence; we build it.

BOA® Dial

BOA® Dial

BOA dials fine-tune fit with precision, allowing for quick adjustments and peak performance

BOA dials fine-tune fit with precision, allowing for quick adjustments and peak performance

BOA® LACE

BOA® LACE

BOA Lace routinely tolerate the toughest environments and field test, and are expertly configured fro precision and performance

BOA Lace routinely tolerate the toughest environments and field test, and are expertly configured fro precision and performance

BOA® GUIDES

BOA® GUIDES

Lace guides replace traditional eyelets to minimize friction and distribute even closure

Lace guides replace traditional eyelets to minimize friction and distribute even closure

SHOE NAME

SHOE NAME

Keyword

Keyword

We don’t just believe in confidence; we build it.

We don’t just believe in confidence; we build it.

Low- Fidelity clickable prototypes showcasing BOA technology,

Low- Fidelity clickable prototypes showcasing BOA technology,

Understanding the BOA Fit System® was key to driving purchase confidence. I introduced organized dropdowns for “How It Was Made,” “Product Features,” and “Reviews”—giving users a guided, digestible way to learn about the technology and its real-world performance. This structure turned complex product details into an intuitive, confidence-building experience.

How it was Made

How it was Made

Designed with a lightweight and breathable material to keep your feet cool and comfortable during your runs.

Designed with a lightweight and breathable material to keep your feet cool and comfortable during your runs.

Designed with a lightweight and breathable material to keep your feet cool and comfortable during your runs.

Designed with a lightweight and breathable material to keep your feet cool and comfortable during your runs.

Designed with a lightweight and breathable material to keep your feet cool and comfortable during your runs.

Designed with a lightweight and breathable material to keep your feet cool and comfortable during your runs.

Product Features

Product Features

Reviews (44)

Reviews (44)

Interactive product guides

Interactive product guides

User Testing

User Testing

Tested by Athletes, Proven in Play

Tested by Athletes, Proven in Play

Next, we tested prototypes with 12 athletes and 6 internal team members across baseball and fastpitch.

Next, we tested prototypes with 12 athletes and 6 internal team members across baseball and fastpitch.

87%

Reported a clearer understanding of the BOA Fit System after interacting with the component

Reported a clearer understanding of the BOA Fit System after interacting with the component

+65%

Average time spent on PDPs increased howing higher engagement and curiosity around footwear tech

Average time spent on PDPs increased howing higher engagement and curiosity around footwear tech

9/10

testers said the experience made them feel more confident in choosing the right shoe.

testers said the experience made them feel more confident in choosing the right shoe.

Iteration

Iteration

Iterating With Real Athletes: Making BOA’s® Innovation Feel Effortless

Iterating With Real Athletes: Making BOA’s® Innovation Feel Effortless

The final prototype brought the interactive BOA® component to life through refined visuals, motion, and storytelling. Every detail—from typography to dial animation—was designed to reflect precision and control. The component now feels intuitive and seamless, guiding users to understand how each adjustment impacts their game. It’s performance you can see—and feel—before stepping onto the field.

The final prototype brought the interactive BOA® component to life through refined visuals, motion, and storytelling. Every detail—from typography to dial animation—was designed to reflect precision and control. The component now feels intuitive and seamless, guiding users to understand how each adjustment impacts their game. It’s performance you can see—and feel—before stepping onto the field.

TRACTION

Diamond Specific Metal Spike

FIT

BOA® GUIDES

COMFORT

ERGONOMIC FOOTBED

DIAMOND Specific Metal Spike

Diamond-specific metal spike placement for optimal stability and grip on grass and dirt

Pebax® Outsole

Pebax® outsole for protection and durability

TRACTION

Diamond Specific Metal Spike

FIT

BOA® GUIDES

COMFORT

ERGONOMIC FOOTBED

DIAMOND Specific Metal Spike

Diamond-specific metal spike placement for optimal stability and grip on grass and dirt

Pebax® Outsole

Pebax® outsole for protection and durability

TRACTION

Diamond Specific Metal Spike

FIT

BOA® DUAL Li2 DIALS

COMFORT

ERGONOMIC FOOTBED

BOA® Dual Li2 Dials

BOA® Dual Li2 Dials for precision fit

TRACTION

Diamond Specific Metal Spike

FIT

BOA® DUAL Li2 DIALS

COMFORT

ERGONOMIC FOOTBED

BOA® Dual Li2 Dials

BOA® Dual Li2 Dials for precision fit

TRACTION

Diamond Specific Metal Spike

FIT

BOA® DUAL Li2 DIALS

COMFORT

ERGONOMIC FOOTBED

Ortholite® insole

Massaging contours enhance in-shoe comfort

EVA foam midsole

Internal sock-like fit for support and security

TRACTION

Diamond Specific Metal Spike

FIT

BOA® DUAL Li2 DIALS

COMFORT

ERGONOMIC FOOTBED

Ortholite® insole

Massaging contours enhance in-shoe comfort

EVA foam midsole

Internal sock-like fit for support and security

Final Hi- Fidelity Interactive BOA Technology Guide for Mobile

TRACTION

Diamond Specific Metal Spike

FIT

BOA® GUIDES

COMFORT

ERGONOMIC FOOTBED

DIAMOND Specific Metal Spike

Diamond-specific metal spike placement for optimal stability and grip on grass and dirt

Pebax® Outsole

Pebax® outsole for protection and durability

TRACTION

Diamond Specific Metal Spike

FIT

BOA® DUAL Li2 DIALS

COMFORT

ERGONOMIC FOOTBED

BOA® Dual Li2 Dials

BOA® Dual Li2 Dials for precision fit

TRACTION

Diamond Specific Metal Spike

FIT

BOA® DUAL Li2 DIALS

COMFORT

ERGONOMIC FOOTBED

Ortholite® insole

Massaging contours enhance in-shoe comfort

EVA foam midsole

Internal sock-like fit for support and security

Final Hi- Fidelity Interactive BOA® Technology Guide for Mobile

Success Metrics

Success Metrics

Faster Discovery. Deeper Engagement. Greater Confidence

Faster Discovery. Deeper Engagement. Greater Confidence

Athletes and customers now explore and interact with Marucci’s footwear line with clarity and confidence:

Athletes and customers now explore and interact with Marucci’s footwear line with clarity and confidence:

  • Navigation and product discovery time reduced — users can access cleat features and BOA Fit System® details 3x faster

  • Engagement on the footwear landing page increased 25%

  • Product clicks on PDPs rose 15%, while interactions with enhanced content grew 10%

  • Users reported greater confidence in understanding cleat technology and fit, driving higher likelihood to purchase

  • Navigation and product discovery time reduced — users can access cleat features and BOA Fit System® details 3x faster

  • Engagement on the footwear landing page increased 25%

  • Product clicks on PDPs rose 15%, while interactions with enhanced content grew 10%

  • Users reported greater confidence in understanding cleat technology and fit, driving higher likelihood to purchase

3x

Time Saved

+25%

Landing Page Engagement

Landing Page Engagement

+15%

Product Clicks

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