Ebooks Collection

This ebook collection explores several domains related to occupational footwear fit, including duty‑boot comfort, foot biomechanics and the pathways that lead to injuries in professionals who wear boots or safety footwear for long hours.

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The guides are organised into several thematic series. Series A – Tactical Boots Survival is currently available, with additional topics in this series planned for release. Other series covering further aspects of footwear fit, biomechanics and professional boot use will be introduced progressively.

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Dr. Wing Fa Oliver Chan’s DBA dissertation (Doctor in Business Administration, Mention Très Honorable, 2025) studied how single‑width and other constrained footwear policies create predictable misfit, compensatory sizing behaviours and increased injury risk among professional users, particularly in military contexts. The research combined surveys, interviews and field observations to map a causal pathway from policy decisions to fit quality, discomfort, injuries, absenteeism and long‑term medical costs. Key findings include:​

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• Over 95% of respondents had access to only one boot width

• More than 60% reported foot or ankle pain directly linked to fit

• Clear evidence that proper width matching and fitting protocols can significantly reduce preventable injuries and absenteeism​

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These insights form the scientific backbone of the short Tactical Boots Survival ebook series (published under the author’s personal account). The full dissertation is an academic document; selected insights are shared here in a way that respects intellectual property and ongoing innovation.

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Read the first ebook: “Why Does the Back of My Heel Hurt in Duty Boots?” (available on Amazon).​

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