SQAIRZ, the performance footwear company known for biomechanically engineered design and independent clinical validation, announced today that Dr. Patrick A. DeHeer, DPM, President Elect, American Podiatric Medical Association, has joined the company’s Medical Advisory Board.
A double board-certified podiatric surgeon and internationally recognized leader in foot and ankle medicine, Dr. DeHeer is widely regarded for his work in reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgery, pediatric podiatry, and sports medicine. He is the inventor of the Equinus Brace™, a frequent international lecturer on modern podiatric care, and a trusted clinical partner to professional athletes, including work with the NBA’s Indiana Pacers. He brings elite-level medical authority to the SQAIRZ Medical Advisory Board.
“I am pleased to join the Medical Advisory Board at SQAIRZ,” said Dr. DeHeer. “I have worn SQAIRZ pickleball shoes consistently for approximately nine months, and they are, by a wide margin, the best court shoes I have used in my career as both an athlete and a foot and ankle surgeon. The stability, fit, and thoughtful design elements clearly reflect a commitment to biomechanics and performance, not marketing shortcuts. I particularly appreciate the research-driven approach behind their footwear platform. I look forward to working closely with the SQAIRZ team as they expand into the medical and medically informed footwear space, where thoughtful design and evidence truly matter.”
The SQAIRZ Medical Advisory Board is composed of leading surgeons, physicians, and medical professionals who help guide product development, clinical research initiatives, and educational efforts. The board plays a central role in validating SQAIRZ footwear through independent testing and real-world application, ensuring each platform supports balance, stability, and efficient force transfer.
SQAIRZ has emerged as a leader in clinically validated performance footwear across multiple sports. In pickleball, the XRZ™ Pickleball Shoe has been independently shown to improve balance by up to 33%, earned recognition as Best Pickleball Shoe by Pickleheads, and is worn by elite professionals including four-time Major League Pickleball Champion Zane Navratil. In baseball and softball, SQAIRZ is the Official Footwear Partner of Perfect Game, the Official Shoe of Diamond Allegiance, and an Officially Licensed Footwear Partner of MLB Players, Inc. In golf, the brand has been named Most Stable Golf Shoe by MyGolfSpy and Best Performing Golf Shoe by Sports Illustrated.
“Dr. DeHeer represents exactly the type of medical expertise we seek on our Advisory Board,” said Bob Winskowicz, Founder and CEO of SQAIRZ. “He understands performance footwear from both a clinical and athletic perspective. His experience treating complex foot and ankle conditions, combined with his firsthand use of our shoes, strengthens our mission to build footwear that supports how the body is meant to move.”
Dr. DeHeer will collaborate with the SQAIRZ Medical Advisory Board on research initiatives, product evaluation, and continued expansion into medically informed footwear applications.
