Powerslide Icon Lite Boot

Powerslide Icon Lite Boot The foal of Powerslide was to minimize the weight of the Icon boot in order to optimize the performance. The PU nanoleather upper material is soft but very strong and resistant. They took out some reinforcement materials to make the upper even more light weight and flexible to create a Second Skin Fit (SSF) as this outstanding material wraps around the foot like a sock. The boot is very low in the ankle area following the request of top athletes. The high quality microfibre that Powerslide use for the inside lining is very strong but yet soft to the skin comfort touch and many grip.

Powerslide reduced the shell of the new Icon lite racing boot to the minimum to reach the maximum performance. The shell is made of 100% carbonfibre material. Strategically placed unidirectional carbonfibre layer as well as Kevlar reinforcements enhance the stiffness of the shell. They kept the 6k carbon outer layer of the Icon shell for two reasons. First of all 6k carbon fiber has two times more fibers per square meter than regular 3k carbon and therefor improves the stiffness and stability of the shell which means you have a better power transfer. And the other reason is that it just looks cool and different. All Powerslide and Core Racing shells are heat moldable due to a special epoxy that is used in the shell construction. SHMR is also known as Super Heat Moldable Resin which enables us to heat mold the boot at any spot of the shoe as many times as needed.

The new 3D anatomical padding is placed strategically around the ankle and tendon area of the boot to realize the most secure ankle and heel fit. The new Poron padding is not taking away space inside the boot where the feet would need it, but fills up the empty spaces to give more comfort and control. Poron Urethans were originally designed for medical purposes to provide custom foam cushioning and comfort which is essential. Powerslide chose a slow recovery urethane for the Icon racing shoes – a unique custom contouring material. This material rebounds slowly when compressed, which results in a custom fit during each use. Features of Poron are:

• shock absorbing to protect against impacts
• breathable to keep feet dry and cool
• maintains cushioning for maximum performance
• lightweight and flexible for continuous comfort

This makes the boot more comfortable than any other inline boot.

To ensure a good fit the Icon Lite skate uses waxed laces and a “Icon” micro adjustable ratchet buckle, which holds the foot perfectly in place and giving the skater a nice supportive and safe feeling, which is needed to optimize the power transfer.