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Challenge boot is widely recognized as the best-fitting and performing in the world. First introduced in 2009 with Barefoot Technology (BFT), the Challenge now features all latest technology. The industry leader has gotten even better! Challenge is a low-profile shoe that allows ultimate performance for all types and styles of inline speed skating. Both the toe and ankle straps provide support and control. BFT Technology ensures a superior fit.
Features:
AquaTech™ - The first and only true hot water molding system, for a custom fit
Luigino Racing first introduced AquaTech™ in 2010 in their premier inline and ice speed skating boots. This is a unique material that activates with hot water/steam. The material becomes soft and pliable, allowing it to custom fit to the foot. What makes this material so special is its ability to mold over and over. Aqua Material returns to its original consistency after cooling for the life of the boot. Luigino Racing and Atom’s revolutionary hot water molding technique has changed the way people mold inline, ice, and quad skating boots forever. No more meltdowns with ovens or heat guns. AquaTech™ is the most effective and comprehensive boot molding system on the market today. This method is thorough; eliminating hot and cold spots ensuring a perfect fit. AquaTech™ is used exclusively in Luigino Racing and Atom Skate products.
BFT™ – Barefoot Technology name comes from the “STANDARD SHAPE OF A BARE FOOT”
BFT™ is based on a 'Natural Fit' philosophy that positions the foot naturally the way Mother Nature intended it. Atom Quad and Luigino Racing Inline boots offer BFT™. This unique shape offers a true fit, accommodating the shape of the human foot... not deforming it. This is why BFT™ is so important. Over time, the natural fit helps support the muscular system to reach your optimal performance all while making skating more enjoyable. This unique shape gives you the ultimate in comfort and stability.
Shown above: The image on the left with BFT™ Technology. Notice the natural shape and room in the toe-box area. Now, compare that to the image on the right; The same foot overlaid on a "traditional" boot without BFT™ - the toes are SQUEEZED!
(Note: Some feet are pointed and fit "traditional" shape better than a BFT™ shape. However, the standard or most common foot shape is shaped like BFT™)
BFT™ features include:
Pro Back™ is molded, pre-shaped LATEX FOAM strategically placed in the tendon area for a secure fit.
Pro Back™ holds your heel tight in place. Latex won’t break down for the life of the shoe, ensuring a true fit long after they are broken in.
Pro Back™ features include:
Pro Back™ benefits include:
THERMAFIBER™composite by Luigino has raised the bar in the evolution of high-performance speed skating shell construction.
This patent-pending technology provides significant weight reduction while increasing the shell strength and rigidity by 5X the amount of standard industry shells.
THERMAFIBER™, just another way Atom Skates is driving innovation and bringing greater peace of mind.