One-Piece Rigid MINIMUS CARBON 3 Boot Shell: Localized polymeric integration in monolithic shell No stitching on the boot (easy replacement of components if need be) Thermoformable Shell: Bakes very well to accommodate many different foot shapes (bakes in or out depending on the fit of the foot) Stiffness/Flex Profiles: High forward flexion allowing athletes to get knees over toes Laterally (very) stiff allowing athletes to lean into their edges and prevent energy leaks Sizes Available: 4-12 including half sizes in REG and WID General Athlete Feedback: Great wrap, additional forward flexion and lateral stiffness is very noticeable and contribute to better skating mechanics/feel Feel very protected when blocking shots
INTUITION foams: INTUITION makes custom after-market ski boot liners Very high quality Does not bottom out or pack in over time making it hold its shape better Bake very well, locks the heel in place and can remove any tight spots Wear guard by top eyelets to increase durability of liner Break-in Period: Some athletes can wear them right out of the box, some say it takes a week or so and get more comfortable daily Advise athletes to back off the tightening week 1 due to the additional wrap they get (heel lock keeps foot secure) General Athlete Feedback: Very comfortable and supportive Great foot wrap, foot feels secure with no internal movement Baking makes it feel like a custom skate
FUELCORE Tongue Same foams as the midsole in NB marathon shoes Superior forward flexion - allows athletes to get knees over toes better Energy transfer - spring back giving a boost when moving into extension Customization: Velcro strap system allows for adjustment of the tongues either higher or lower on the foot General Athlete Feedback: Noticeable forward flexion with off-ice fitting Feel like they can get deeper in their stride Some athletes have shifted from dropping an eyelet to lacing fully - supports lateral stability without sacrificing forward Flexion
Protection: Heavily tested in-lab and on-ice Easy Replacement: If toe cap needs replacement, it only involves removing the holder and the two rivets (one on each side of the toe cap) and replacing Yet to break one on-ice (skates in field since 2024) Tongue velcro strap feeds through and can be replaced without tools General Athlete Feedback: Spacious and comfortable Feel protected when blocking shots
Energy Transfer: Flexible tendon guard that permits a large range of motion Similar to the tongue, will spring back on you when loaded Replacement: Replacement requires no stitching Remove the 3 eyelets per side and it unhooks on the rear Testing Results: In-lab: significant stress testing has been performed with high durability results
