Boots

The EDGE LYT 90 are the perfect ski boots for the ambitious intermediate. Hi-Top Tech combines leg and shell into one compact unit. The result: better skiing with less effort. Your valuable energy gets directly transmitted to your ski with the maximum amount of control. Besides Duo Flex supports you. If you apply more pressure, the flex gets stiffer. Equally, the flex is reactive and elastic. Hence your turns have more power than ever. - Light Done Right - Using the lightest, strongest material on Earth, we continuously change and brake convention to create something focused, in its purest form. LYT TECH Skis and Ski Boots have one single-minded Goal: To provide exhilarating performance, effortlessly. - Liner - Comfort - GripWalk Option - Increased walking comfort and improved natural roll thanks to a curved rubber sole. - Buckles - 4 micro-adjustable alloy buckles, 1 Supermacro ratchet

Head's new Formula MV 110 GW combines the best of both worlds: High performance with all-day comfort. Race knowledge from the Raptor series and bootfitter-approved customizable features create a responsive feel, thanks to an extended toe box for toe articulation, a Race balance stance that allows skiers to be more centered and a 100mm last. The shell has an adjustable flex of 120 to 110, cuff alignment capabilities and four micro-adjustable Spine-Flex low profile buckles. The 3D Pro Formula liner has heel and ankle supporting Liquid Fit and a 45mm Velcro strap for a pinch-free athletic wrap. Features • Form fit • Flex tuning • Cuff Alignment • Extended Toe Box • Rear support tuning • Foam wedge • Interch. Toe and heel GW • GripWalk • Primaloft • Perfect fit 3D • Terrain: On Piste

Comfort and control let you ski longer. Beginner skiers get the best of both worlds in the Rossignol Evo 70 ski boots. A three-buckle shell delivers confident control and forgiving flex, while a generous 104mm last addresses all of the common problem fit areas with an accommodating instep and comfortable ankle zone. The result is increased circulation, warmth and carving comfort on the mountain. Customizable liners offer personalized fit for lasting comfort. Relaxed Fit Relaxed Fit features a 104mm last with a wider forefoot, toe box and ankle area for generous all-day comfort and support Reduced Weight, Full Power Engineered Sensor Matrix shell design reduces boot weight and delivers direct-to-ski energy transfer Easy Entry Softer plastic around the instep allows for easier opening of the boot overlap for smooth entry and exit Custom Fit Comfort Custom fit liner features customizable zones for comfort-driven fit with increased heel support and softer padding through the ankle and instep GRIPWALK® Compatible (sold separately): GRIPWALK® soles feature a rubber tread and rockered toe for a more natural walking motion and increased traction

Designed to offer reliable edge grip, greater stability and easy access to longer gliding times, this boot’s cuff-to-chassis connection ensures power transmission. The Custom Fit keeps your feet comfortable, while the double step in strap makes it easy to step in. 100% PVC free with a Thinsulate™ 78% Recycled lining, it’s also a sustainable choice. STABILITY AND EDGE GRIP The direct cuff-to-chassis connection delivers efficient energy transmission, while the Energyzer cuff offers accessible stability and edge grip. EASY STEP IN AND MORE COMFORT The double step in strap provides easy step in, a hyper-soft insole ensures more comfort, while the Thinsulate™ 78% recycled lining is great at protecting against the cold. ECO FRIENDLY AND STYLISH 100% PVC FREE, featuring a Thinsulate™ 78% R lining and Nocturne design details, these boots will keep you comfortable and stylish while you do your part for the environment. CUFF: Energyzer 2.0 This cuff offers more back proprioception to help with balance. The back support lowers fatigue in difficult snow condition and helps you ski longer. ENVELOPMENT: Sensifit Providing extremely precise and comfortable foothold to feet ranging from narrow to wide. CHASSIS: Skating Flex Control and power transmission with good lateral stability INSOLE: Hyper Soft Extra comfort layer. LABEL: Nocturne design Reflective details are added to the design, giving the equipment a modern look and highlighting the Salomon branding. LACING: Quicklace Salomon's well-known one-pull lacing system for precise and snug fit; kevlar laces that go through polygliding hooks. LAST: 102 Performance Fit Medium volume for maximum foothold, high comfort and precise fit. LINING: Thinsulate™ R 78% This highly isolating lining is made with at least 78% recycled materials, so your feet can enjoy great protection while minimally impacting the environment. OUTSOLE: PROLINK Racing skate This racing outsole with low profile offers abrasion resistance and rigidity, maximizes power transfer, and delivers exceptional snow feeling and torsional rigidity for skating. FIT: Custom Fit Combination of comfort foam, thermo-moldable foam and lycra provide ultimate fit and comfort to every foot's morphology. CLIMATE MANAGEMENT: ClimaSalomon WP Membrane Salomon’s highly waterproof ClimaSalomon™ WP Membrane tests at 100.000 mm on the Schmerber scale, where more than 30.000 mm is already considered suitable for extreme conditions. PVC free A totally PVC free construction, doing its part in helping the environment in accordance to Salomon’s Play Minded program. Double Step-in Strap Conveniently placed on the top of the tongue and cuff, these two small straps make it easier to open the boot and step in. Waterproof Zipper Designed to better protect your feet from snow and water, this waterproof zipper covers the laces and ensures your feet stay dry longer. THINSULATE Better insulation and warmth. RACING SKATE Built to offer more lateral support 3D SKATE Injected plastic chassis, allows heel support and good torsional rigidity to optimize power transfer.

This women-specific boot delivers great stability and easy access to long gliding times. Its cuff-to-chassis connection ensures power transmission, while the Custom Fit and double step in strap make it comfortable and easy to step in. 100% PVC free and featuring a Thinsulate™ 78% Recycled lining with fleece makes it a warm, eco-friendly choice. STABILITY AND EDGE GRIP The direct cuff-to-chassis connection delivers efficient energy transmission, while the Energyzer cuff offers accessible stability and edge grip. WOMEN-SPECIFIC FIT AND COMFORT The cuff and last are adapted to the morphology of women’s feet, a hyper-soft insole ensures more comfort, while the Thinsulate™ 78% R lining with fleece keeps your feet warm. ANATOMIC CUFF This women-specific cuff respects the anatomy of the female lower leg, provides the right level of support and can be perfectly adjusted to a variety of calf shapes and diameters. ECO FRIENDLY AND STYLISH 100% PVC FREE, featuring a Thinsulate™ 78% R lining and Nocturne design details, these boots will keep you comfortable and stylish while you do your part for the environment. ENVELOPMENT : Sensifit Providing extremely precise and comfortable foothold to feet ranging from narrow to wide. LINING : Thinsulate™ R 78% This highly isolating lining is made with at least 78% recycled materials, so your feet can enjoy great protection while minimally impacting the environment. CHASSIS : Skating Flex Control and power transmission with good lateral stability. 3D SKATE Injected plastic chassis, allows heel support and good torsional rigidity to optimize power transfer. Built to offer more lateral support and transmission, this cuff offers direct connection to the chassis. CUFF : Energyzer 2.0 This cuff offers more back proprioception to help with balance. The back support lowers fatigue in difficult snow condition and helps you ski longer. INSOLE : Micro Fleece Cozy liner for better insulation, excellent comfort and improved warmth. OUTSOLE : PROLINK Racing skate This racing outsole with low profile offers abrasion resistance and rigidity, maximizes power transfer, and delivers exceptional snow feeling and torsional rigidity for skating. NOCTURNE DESIGN Reflective details are added to the design, giving the equipment a modern look and highlighting the Salomon branding. PVC FREE A totally PVC free construction, doing its part in helping the environment in accordance to Salomon’s Play Minded program. LACING : Quicklace Salomon's well-known one-pull lacing system for precise and snug fit; kevlar laces that go through polygliding hooks. LAST : 102 Performance Women Fit Medium volume for maximum foothold, high comfort and precise fit. Specifically adapted to women's morphology thanks to a narrower heel and instep volume. DOUBLE STEP-IN STRAP Conveniently placed on the top of the tongue and cuff, these two small straps make it easier to open the boot and step in. CUSTOM FIT Combination of comfort foam, thermo-moldable foam and lycra provide ultimate fit and comfort to every foot's morphology. CLIMATE MANAGEMENT : Waterproof Zipper Designed to better protect your feet from snow and water, this waterproof zipper covers the laces and ensures your feet stay dry longer. CLIMASALOMON : WP Membrane Salomon’s highly waterproof ClimaSalomon™ WP Membrane tests at 100.000 mm on the Schmerber scale, where more than 30.000 mm is already considered suitable for extreme conditions.

Fueled by race-level, Carbon loaded technology and enriched with Nocturne design elements that make you stand out; this boot brings out every skier’s competitive edge. Its exceptional stability and direct power transmission elevate your every stride, while the 102mm medium racing last and dissociated lacing ensure tailor-made comfort and precision.

The patented Quicklace system compatible with Salomon Footwear and Nordic ski boots enables, fast, easy adjustment of the laces on the fly, ensuring they never untie or have loose ends.

SPINE Loss 243 (NNN) Nordic Ski Boots The SPINE Loss is entry-level classic ski boot for those who have never skied before and would like to try it out! An affordable boot for those that only ski a handful of times a year or enjoy a leisurely ski in the forest. A great match for those using fishscale skis or skin skis. Made very carefully and with high quality, and the manufacturer managed to combine simplicity, high quality, elegant appearance and at the same time keep an affordable price. FEATURES Built on a Spine proprietary Thermoplastic NNN outsole for NNN or 'Salomon Prolink' bindings. Offers better tread when walking off-skis (ex. in parking lots etc.…) Outsole is resistant to cracking in cold-weather and flexes gently; perfect for easy skiing on skin skis and fishscale skis. The inside of the sole is made of polyurethane foam - an elastic, foam material with porous structure that retains heat and blocks the cold from radiating up from the snowpack. Two-piece insole, one of which is removable for faster drying between sessions. Improved anatomical fit - comfortable, medium fullness. Open lacing covers the boot's tonged to help keep out snow Outside made of high quality synthetic frost-resistant material with a polyurethane coating. Interior fleece (caprovelure) insulation is a very warm, synthetic hydrophobic material that is resistant to getting wet Pair weight - 335 g. (42 size EUR)

Set of 2 coiled cable leashes. Easy to install and use with any ski boot. Includes coated wire boot connector loops. To attach the leash to your binding, thread the looped end through an opening of the toe shim. Then wrap the leash around the arm of the toe shim and through the loop so that its secured to the binding. Another option is using the included clip accessory that can be installed onto one of the front toe shim screws. This option is best to install on bindings that are not yet mounted. Compatible with all G3 bindings. FEATURES - Set of two - Easy to install - Compatible with any ski boot - Compatible with all G3 bindings

A boot with all the advantages and benefits the youngest skiers need: XJ Sprint. Construction and materials are an ideal balance of practicality, comfort, and basic performance. The boot has extra insulation to keep kids comfortable as they learn. Comfort Guard Very lightweight, water-repelling insulation material for additional thermal protection in the forefoot and toe area. Easy Entry Loops Practical entry loops and wide-opening designs guarantee that boots can be put on/taken off comfortably. Fischer Fresh Fischer Fresh puts an end to unpleasant odours, giving you lasting freshness inside the cross country skiing boot with a pleasant smell and feeling inside. Internal Molded Heel Cap Internal anatomically shaped heel cap. Very light and individually thermoformable. Junior Fit Concept The right fit for all requirements. Whether it's shaped for the female foot with the comfort or race version, customised for the feet of young skiers, meeting the comfort requirements of all-rounders or for direct power transfer in racing: the Boot Fit Concept with special lasts is the answer to all the different needs and morphologies of the various consumer groups Lace Cover Lace covers for additional protection against the snow and wet conditions and to give you a comfortable warm feeling.

Kid's shoes on cross country skis Salomon EQUIPE JR for the next generation of champions. Offering Quicklace lacing for easy shoe fastening and a waterproof outer layer overlying the laces. Internal thermoformed heel part Lace covered zipper Heel strap

The new ski boot Z1 is a warm, lightweight and very easy to use model. This ski boot gives children the support, natural fit and comfort needed to quickly learn the best skiing techniques while enjoying the sport. The Hi-Top design for children offers an optimized transfer of energy from the skier to the ski, allowing easier turns. In addition, its more relaxed forward lean makes it possible to adopt a more comfortable and simple posture. The DuoFlex system offers a natural and focused balance, as well as control for a flexion of great response and smoothness.

Ideal first ski boot for kids, the T1 is light, warm, and easy to use even for small kids Adapted to kids - Thinner shell, Junior Oversize Pivot, and modern foot positioning deliver the optimum comfort and skiing performance for kids. Convenience - A thin shell design allows easy step-in so that kids can put their boots on by themselves. Design - Designed to match Salomon Junior ski graphics perfectly. My Thermic fit jr with loop on tongue - The Thermic Fit Junior liner allows good comfort and warmth with pre-formed zones which protect the tibia and the forefoot. Thanks to its construction, materials, and additional loop on the tongue, it's now easier than ever for kids to slip into it and to carry it. Alpine pre-mounted ISO 5355 - Alpine pads are pre-mounted and inter-compatible with alpine bindings ISO 9462. Polyolefin - Softer and handier material to provide lightness and allow progressivity. Polyolefin - More durable material, also providing lightness and stability. Riveted oversized pivot - The Riveted Oversized Pivot ensures perfect power transmission between cuff and shell. 1 riveted ratchet - The ratchet buckle is located on the cuff to offer easier tooth catch up & wider adjustment.

T1 Girly is a great first boot for girls. It's light and warm, easy for her to put on and take off, and has a fun design that she'll want to wear. Adapted to kids - Thinner shell, Junior Oversize Pivot, and modern foot positioning deliver the optimum comfort and skiing performance for kids. Convenience - A thin shell design allows easy step-in so that kids can put their boots on by themselves. Design - Designed to match Salomon Junior ski graphics perfectly. My Thermic fit jr with loop on tongue - The Thermic Fit Junior liner allows good comfort and warmth with pre-formed zones which protect the tibia and the forefoot. Thanks to its construction, materials, and additional loop on the tongue, it's now easier than ever for kids to slip into it and to carry it. Alpine pre-mounted ISO 5355 - Alpine pads are pre-mounted and inter-compatible with alpine bindings ISO 9462. Polyolefin - More durable material, also providing lightness and stability. Riveted oversized pivot - The Riveted Oversized Pivot ensures perfect power transmission between cuff and shell. 1 riveted ratchet - The ratchet buckle is located on the cuff to offer easier tooth catch up & wider adjustment.

Children's boot with outstanding features, soft flex and thermoformable boot liner. Suitable for on- and off-piste. With new micro-adjustable buckle concept.

Ingenious concept for adventurous tours. The Sport model features medium sole hardness, practical pull-on loop, precise fitting and easy lacing

The ADVANT EDGE 65 W ski boot with Hi-Top Tech and Duo Flex permits a direct input from your foot to the ski. That sound connection means you'll dance down the slopes with less effort, elegantly gliding in total comfort, thanks to its Comfort Liner. Fleece keeps your foot cozy and the sporty shape of the footbed provides a dynamic stance. With four fine adjustable buckles, you decide the precise fit of your ski boots. - Last: C 2100cc - Shell: SL - Liner: Comfort Liner, Sport frame footbed, 30 mm Velcro strap - Buckles: 4 micro-adjustable plastic buckles, 1 Supermacro ratchet, light buckle - Features: Bi-Inj. control frame, Hi-Top tech, Duo flex, Easy entry shell design, Double adjustable cuff

Literally, the Advant Edge 75 are the ski boots for your entry into world of skiing, but offer a surprising level of ski control to progress fast. The easy entry and the pleasant interior of the Comfort Liner give you a feeling of well-being, right from the start of your progress. Of course, Power Efficient Design also comes into effect. Hi-Top Tech and Duo Flex transmit your energy directly into pure skiing pleasure. While you put in less effort, the skis give you more rebound than ever. You can hardly wait for the next ride down the hill. - Last: C 2100cc - Shell: SL - Liner: Comfort liner, Sport frame footbed, 40 mm Velcro strap - Buckles: 4 micro-adjustable plastic buckles, 1 Supermacro ratchet, light buckle - Features: Bi-Inj. control frame, Hi-Top tech, Duo flex, Easy entry shell design, Single canting

Get kids on track to having fun with the comfort and support of the XJ Sprint boot. A full lace cover combined with Comfort Guard insulation keeps feet warm and dry, while a softer sole flex makes striding easier. Comfort Guard for warm feet Inside the boot, a light, thin layer of water-repellent insulation material offers additional thermal protection in the forefoot and toe area to keep the skiers warm as they glide through the snow. - SOLE: TURNAMIC® Junior - SOLE FLEX: soft - WEIGHT (G): 285 g

This boot is the perfect fit for young classic skiers’ feet. The Quicklace™ system makes it easy to adjust the fit, while a waterproof zipper covers the laces for snow protection. This boot is made entirely of 100% PVC FREE. - Best for Classic, Beginner, Intermediate - Weight: 510 Gram (The pair) - Boot width: Wide - Skill level: Beginner, Intermediate - Flex: Soft - Norm: PROLINK Nordic

T3 RT helps young skiers improve fast so they have more fun. It has a thin shell so it flexes and is easier to put on and take off, and it has a modern stance position and Oversized Pivot for better skiing. Adapted to kids Thinner shell, Junior Oversize Pivot and modern foot positioning deliver the optimum comfort and skiing performance for kids. Convenience A thin shell design allows easy step-in, so that kids can put their boots on by themselves. Design Designed to match Salomon Junior ski graphics perfectly. - Alpine Boot last: KID - Strap: NO - Weight: 1020 g - Flex: 30 JR - Franchise: JUNIOR - Norm: Alpine -Tech inserts: No - Techno: Alpine pads - Width: Wide

Team T2 combines a thin shell and 2 buckle design for convenience with an Oversized Pivot for easy turns. Adapted to kids - Thinner shell, Junior Oversize Pivot, and modern foot positioning deliver the optimum comfort and skiing performance for kids. Convenience - A thin shell design allows easy step-in so that kids can put their boots on by themselves. Design - Designed to match Salomon Junior ski graphics perfectly. My Thermic fit jr with loop on tongue - The Thermic Fit Junior liner allows good comfort and warmth with pre-formed zones which protect the tibia and the forefoot. Thanks to its construction, materials, and additional loop on the tongue, it's now easier than ever for kids to slip into it and to carry it. Alpine premounted ISO 5355 - Alpine pads are premounted and inter-compatible with alpine bindings ISO 9462. Riveted oversized pivot - The Riveted Oversized Pivot ensures perfect power transmission between cuff and shell. Polyolefin - More durable material, also providing lightness and stability.

Designed for touring enthusiast who love exploring the outdoors, this boot provides great comfort and enough grip when walking. Made entirely of 100% PVC FREE, eco-friendly materials, it features a waterproof zipper and lace cover that protect your feet from the snow, while the anatomical touring fit provides great comfort.

Designed for touring women who love exploring the outdoors, this boot combines great comfort and warmth while ensuring enough grip for walking. Made entirely of 100% PVC FREE, eco-friendly materials, it features a waterproof zipper and lace cover that protect your feet from the snow, while the anatomical touring fit provides great comfort.

T3 RT helps young skiers improve fast so they have more fun. It has a thin shell so it flexes and is easier to put on and take off, and it has a modern stance position and Oversized Pivot for better skiing.

Junior - Kids' On-Piste Boots T2 RT combines a thin shell and 2 buckle design for convenience with Oversized Pivot for easy turns. Best for All-Mountain, Beginner, Medium feet Stiffness: Soft Boot width: Medium Weight: 900 g (The pair: 1800g) Skier level: Beginner STIFFNESS : Soft A flex rating between 60 and 80 for women, and 70 and 90 for men, ideal for beginner-level skiers and those whose morphology requires a more supple support. BOOT WIDTH : Medium A last width between 100 mm and 101 mm (MP 26./26.5), considered average, offers greater volume and a more relaxed fit ideal for most skiers. To identify one's preferred last, the foot's width between the first and the fifth metatarsal bone is measured to gather an overview of the skier's natural foot shape and volume. SKIER LEVEL : Beginner For skiers still working on the basics and improving their technique on easy, less steep slopes. SHELL Polyurethane: A material with consistent density that ensures perfect wrapping, reliable progressivity and good power transmission. CUFF Polyolefin: More durable material, also providing lightness and stability. LINER My Thermic Fit Jr: The Thermic Fit Junior liner has pre-formed zones which protect the tibia and forefoot, while also providing good comfort and warmth. PADS Alpine premounted ISO 5355: Alpine pads are premounted and compatible with ISO 9462 alpine bindings. Gripwalk ready ISO 23223: This boot is premounted with alpine soles but compatible with Gripwalk ones. It’s really easy to switch between the soles, providing a great deal of convenience. RENTAL SPECIFIC Rental barcode sticker: The rental barcode sticker simplifies ski park management and is compatible with all existing rental software. Binding set color coding: The binding set color coding helps you color match with the binding for easy compatibility. ADJUSTMENT Riveted oversized pivot: The Riveted Oversized Pivot ensures perfect power transmission between cuff and shell. TIGHTENING 2 riveted vario plastic: Easy to use and light buckles.

The ideal boot for skiers who want to take their Nordic skiing further: XC Pro. The proven, comfortable Fischer fit and a full lace cover to keep the snow out provide all-day comfort. The addition of Fischer Fresh helps control odors. Fischer Fresh Fischer Fresh puts an end to unpleasant odors, giving you lasting freshness inside the cross-country skiing boot with a pleasant smell and feeling inside. Internal Molded Heel Cap Internal anatomically shaped heel cap. Very light and individually thermoformable. Lace Cover Lace covers for additional protection against the snow and wet conditions and to give you a comfortable warm feeling. Sport Fit Concept The right fit for all requirements. Whether it's shaped for the female foot with the comfort or race version, customized for the feet of young skiers, meeting the comfort requirements of all-rounders, or for direct power transfer in racing: the Boot Fit Concept with special lasts is the answer to all the different needs and morphologies of the various consumer groups. TURNAMIC® Touring Sole Sole for the classic technique. The flat construction enables a safe walk to the track and good balance on the skis. Flex grooves and soft sole flex support the smooth kick. The profile is non-slip and self-cleaning. The wear-resisting 1K-Desmopan® material mix is long-lasting and acts as an insulation layer against the cold. - S21722

The XC Pro is an ideal boot for recreational skiers just getting started. It offers a proven, comfortable fit and a full lace cover that sheds snow for all-day comfort. - Designed for new skiers - Easy entry and internal molded heel cap for support - Fischer Fresh controls odors Technology - Internal Molded Heel Cap - Fischer Fresh - Lace Cover - Nylex Lining - Flat Shoelaces

The XC Pro is an ideal boot for recreational skiers just getting started. It offers a proven, comfortable fit and a full lace cover that sheds snow for all-day comfort. - Designed for new skiers - Easy entry and internal molded heel cap for support - Fischer Fresh controls odors Technology - Internal Molded Heel Cap - Fischer Fresh - Fleece Lining - Lace Cover - Flat Shoelaces

Designed for touring enthusiasts eager to explore the outdoors, Salomon's Escape touring boots provide superior comfort and enough grip when walking. Made entirely of 100% PVC FREE, the boot features a waterproof zipper and lace cover to protect your feet from snow, while the anatomical touring fit increases your all-day comfort. SKIING STYLE: Classic Master diagonal strides on all terrains with Classic equipment: Long, grippy Classic Skis for reliable traction. Flexible Boots for effective striding. Stable Bindings for controlled pivoting. Elevate your classic skiing journey! Embark on your cross-country journey with our beginner-friendly gear. Designed for easy learning and stability, our skis provide smooth glides. Comfortable boots offer support, while simple bindings ensure secure control. Elevate your skills with gear that grows with you. Indulge in comfort and warmth with our wide width Nordic boots. Designed for a roomier fit, these boots offer enhanced insulation and coziness. Ideal for skiers prioritizing comfort during extended outings. Elevate your enjoyment and endurance with boots that provide the space you need for longer adventures. Elevate performance with Prolink. Ideal for racing, endurance, and touring. Seamless power transfer, control, and precision. Lightweight design, responsive feel. Gear designed to match your ambition. WEIGHT: 0.81KG FEATURES & FABRICS: - PVC free: A totally PVC-free construction in accordance to Salomon's Play Minded program. -105 Touring Fit: Generous anatomical shape for maximum comfort and warmth. - Waterproof Zipper: Designed to better protect your feet from snow and water, this waterproof zipper covers the laces and ensures your feet stay dry longer. - Touring Flex: Specific flex for touring skiers, with a natural forefoot rolling. - Thermo-formed heel counter: Thermo-formed reinforcement for more stability and comfort. - Touring: Comfort and warmth. - Regular Lace: Standard footwear laces to adjust the boots. - PROLINK Touring: Stable, easy walking outsole providing the optimum balance between flex and torsional rigidity. Specific polymer ensures good grip and durability.