The Republic

The surprising complexity behind the squeak of basketball shoes on hardwood floors

NEW YORK (AP) — As he watched the Boston Celtics play from the stands of TD Garden, one noise kept catching Adel Djellouli’s ear. “This squeaking sound when players are sliding on the floor is ...
GIGAZINE

The true nature of the 'squeak' sound in the gymnasium has been scientifically explained; it turns out that it's not just a sound, but also a tiny thunderclap.

The 'squeak' sound of gym shoes rubbing against the floor is a familiar memory for many people from their youth. It's also a sound often heard in basketball game footage. A research team from the John ...
NBC Washington

A Celtics game-inspired friction test finally pinned down the sneaker squeak

As he watched the Boston Celtics play from the stands of TD Garden, one noise kept catching Adel Djellouli's ear. “This squeaking sound when players are sliding on the floor is omnipresent,” he said. ...
The Virginian-Pilot

A Boston Celtics game-inspired friction test finally pinned down the sneaker squeak

NEW YORK (AP) — As he watched the Boston Celtics play from the stands of TD Garden, one noise kept catching Adel Djellouli’s ear. “This squeaking sound when players are sliding on the floor is ...