A word from the product manager
We designed this shoe to bring you a good balance between comfort and ease of tightening.
Improvements since the 2017-2018 season include:
- concentration of quick tightening on the instep for better support, addition of a Velcro strap on the shin to eliminate play between shin and tongue,
- wider fit to guarantee good support and comfort for all,
- EVA sole, 80% air, very light, cushioning and insulating, protecting from cold rising from the ground.
Fast Lock clamping system - 2 zones
The easy tightening of this boot is the result of a comment made by a snowboard instructor: ""We need to stop using traditional laces with knots to tie, because too often I start my lessons by tightening my clients' laces.""
1. Fast, powerful tightening focused on the instep to support the foot.
2. Scratch on the shin to eliminate play between shin and tongue.
Shoe flexibility and rigidity
Soft flex is a deliberate choice on our part. It provides comfort in use, reduces physical fatigue and lets you get the most out of your day. It also has the advantage of helping beginners find the right position on their board: ankles flexed to avoid stiff legs. You need to be responsive when snowboarding, so you need to flex your legs. Starting with a boot that's too stiff is a handicap.
Heel support: liner level 1(/3)
Foot support is an essential element in snowboarding for good board control (foot in liner and liner in boot). Level 1 liner has 4 concepts:
1. thermoformable liner at home
2. "Confort Heel Pad" malleolar foam
3. "3-point" liner tightening
4. "Hook & Loop Link" liner/boot link
1. Thermoforming the liner independently / CHECK POINTS
THERMOFORMING IS ONLY APPLICABLE ON 56 x 60 x 56 cm FLUSH-IN ELECTRIC OVENS WITH ROTATING HEAT MODE.
DO NOT USE WITH GAS OVENS OR SMALL FURNACES WITH VISIBLE ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE.
1. Independent liner thermoforming / INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
1. Heat your oven to 80°C in fan-assisted mode
2. Remove the inner soles of the slippers and place them on an oven tray lined with baking parchment
3. Wait 15 min
4. Put the liners back on, put on a pair of ski-snowboard socks, put the booties on your feet and pull tight.
5. Put on the boots and tighten
5. Wait 15 minutes, static
This operation can be repeated.
ONLY ON INSET OVEN 56x60x56 cm
2. Comfort Heel Pad" malleolar foam
The malleolus foams fill the anatomical hollow below and behind the malleolus to cradle the heel.
The level 1 liner has malleolus foams 10 mm thick, single-material, rather soft.
The aim is to provide heel-foot support in line with the shoe level. Indeed, the faster you go, the more energy you need to support your foot.
Comfort Foam meets this objective by providing maximum comfort for all.
3. 3-point liner tightening
3-point tightening (instead of 4 points) brings 2 major advantages:
- support: it locks the heel very well because there is less lace friction and maximum effort is transmitted to the 3rd and last tightening point located at the ankle for maximum support
- warmth: not having a 4th tightening point at the instep facilitates blood circulation to the toes. This keeps the toes warm.
4. Hook & Loop Link between shoe and liner
We've added a velcro strap to the back of the boot.
The aim? To limit slippage of the liner inside the boot, to help you pilot your board better. Because it's not enough to keep your foot securely in the liner: if the liner moves inside the boot, you won't pilot your board as well.
Insole
The insole of this shoe is flat. It provides comfort and thermal insulation.
To increase the cushioning of the foot in the liner, only if you feel the need, you have 2 options:
- purchase a pre-formed insole in the arch and heel area
- purchase a thermo-formable insole for your foot. This is the most effective solution.
Sole: grip, cushioning and thermal insulation
Our Ultralight sole is made exclusively of EVA.
EVA is a very light material with 80% air. This formulation is designed to resist abrasion while retaining its cushioning properties. It is naturally highly insulating and protects against the cold coming up from the ground.
We have designed large studs to give you excellent grip. The studs are spaced out to facilitate snow evacuation.
How can I be sure it's the right size?
1. Put on the shoe
2. Tighten the shoe
3. Stand up
4. Your big toes touch the tip of the shoe without any uncomfortable pressure
5. Bend your legs forward, your big toes move backwards and no longer touch the tip of the shoe.
