Atomic ski boots
About brand
Austrian Alois Rohrmoser - the founder of Atomic, which appeared in 1955. Initially, this company made only skis with special metal edges. In 1957, Alois Rohrmoser registered the Atomic brand. There is a legend that the three-pointed star, which is the company's logo, is a prototype of the Mercedes brand (Mercedes). By this, Alois Rohrmoser wanted to show that their company produces the same reliable and high-quality products.
Gradually, the business began to develop, developed new models of skis and bindings. The Atomic brand is widespread. The company acquired several specialized companies, which made it possible to expand the range of manufactured goods, using the latest technologies. In 1989, Atomic began to produce ski and climbing boots, and later models for snowboarding appeared. Thus, the company became the first to produce complete ski equipment that meets all standards of quality and reliability.
Features and advantages of products
Ski boots Atomic are high-quality shoes for sports, not only for beginners, amateurs, but also for professionals. Boots are made of high-tech materials that provide comfort and unsurpassed protection. This shoe helps to maintain balance, to manage skis better and more accurately, and to relieve tension in the leg muscles even during a long stay on a snowy slope.
The main advantages of Atomic shoes are:
- An anatomical liner is used inside the boot, which, when heated, takes the shape of your foot, allowing you to feel maximum comfort;
- professional shoes have high rigidity, which allows for better control of the skis and less effort on the mountain slopes;
- most models have special inserts that absorb shock and relieve tension from the legs;
- shoes can be chosen for different width of the legs (narrow, medium and wide).
Model overview
Atomic ski boots are divided into the following types:
- Universal. They are designed for lovers and are very popular among holidaymakers in the ski resorts. These models are convenient and comfortable. Boots have a temperature-controlled anatomical liner.
- For piste riding. Shoes are used by professionals with heavy loads and high-speed aggressive riding. Boots are as hard as possible, their foot is held tight. The anatomical liner has a lacing that provides additional fixation of the leg.
- Running. These boots have high torsional stiffness that puts pressure directly on the skis and allows the athlete to create maximum acceleration.
- For skating. These are lighter boots than skiing shoes. Boots are distinguished by the presence of rigid soles, which allows for more steady skiing during the skating course.
Freeski. These models of boots are designed specifically for performing jumps and stunts. Shoes designed for both professionals and amateurs.
- Children's models. Designed to meet the anatomy of children's feet. Boots allow you to firmly fix the feet of the child, anatomic liner gives additional protection and comfort.
Size chart
Before you start choosing ski boots, you need to decide on your foot size. To do this, in any sports store you can find a stopman. This is a special line with stops, which allows not only to determine the correct size for sports shoes, but also shows how wide you need to choose ski boots. It is imperative to use this device when buying such shoes.As the size will obviously differ from the usual to you. This is due to the fact that the shoe is slightly larger than necessary, can lead not only to discomfort, but also to injury.
On the box with the shoes, the size grid of conformity is always indicated: the size according to the stop meter to the hundredth corresponds to the real size to the tenth in European and Russian standards. In the store to measure the foot, pick up the size of the shoes will help you seller-consultant. Do not hesitate to ask for help, because your life, convenience and comfort depend on the right choice.
How to adjust
For a snug fit on the leg, clips, straps, and additional locks provided for a specific model are provided. To properly adjust the shoe on the foot, you must:
- Wearing a shoe, hit his heel against the floor - so the heel is placed in a special notch.
- Now you need to tightly fasten the inner boot. Thermoforming on the foot is due to the heat of your body. You can also use a hairdryer for these purposes, then the boot will quickly take the shape of a leg.
- Next, tighten the clip clips on the boot, starting from the bottom. It is necessary to consider, if you have very narrow shins, begin to tighten the clips from the middle part.
- Now you need to close all fasteners and tighten the straps. The leg should be firmly fixed, but act without fanaticism.
- Next you need to stand with both feet in the shoes on the floor, sit down a bit. Check that the shoes sit tight on the leg, if necessary, tighten the straps.
How much are
In our sports shops, Atomic ski boots can be purchased from 7,000 to 50,000 rubles. The price depends on who the shoes are aimed at - children, beginners, amateurs, professionals. It should be borne in mind that in most sports stores often hold promotions and discounts for regular customers. Therefore, you can buy shoes at discounted prices.
How to distinguish the original
First of all, Atomic ski boots are distinguished by the presence of an anatomical tab, which sits on the leg when heated. As well as in the manufacture of shoes using a new sole, which has more flexible properties in the toe area. The shoes have a slightly elongated heel part, which is connected to the toe with an anatomical arch. Atomic shoes have wide Velcro straps that allow you to fix the lower leg as much as possible. The weight of the shoes is reduced by 200 grams compared with other manufacturers.
Reviews
Most buyers in online resources give maximum ratings to Atomic ski boots. Users claim that the shoes are comfortable, lightweight, almost not felt on their feet. Buyers attach particular importance to the anatomical liner, thanks to which the legs are tightly fixed. The shoes are warm and comfortable, even if you are in them all day. In addition, most users note a variety of colors of shoes. Of all the available reviews of Atomic ski boots, there is not a single negative, which indicates good quality and reliability of shoes.