Wedze Serenity 500, Snowboarding Boots, Women's

A word from the product manager

The Serenity 500 snowboard boots are an improved version of the previous model.

In addition to its more feminine lines, we have added technical improvements:

_ this model now has 2 tightening zones: a rip-tab on the shin adjusts the stiffness of the boot (the tighter it is, the stiffer it gets) and a tightening system on the instep with a knob and cable for great support.

_ the improvements in the comfort of the All Road 500 boots have also been applied to the Serenity 500.

Enjoy your ride.

Tightening System Cable Lock - 2Z

_Cable Lock: very powerful cable tightening knob.

_ 2Z = 2 tightening zones.

The tightening of the knob is focused on the instep to provide good support, and the rip-tab at the top prevents unwanted shin movements inside the snowboard boots. During the design work, we did a lot of testing with and without the rip-tab on the top of the boot. It provided so much support that we kept it.

Boot flex/stiffness

The Serenity 500 has a medium flex (5/10).

It’s for people who take turns at high speeds (need a stiff boot) while also providing quick handling in tight turns or surprise bumps, where you need to rapidly bend and extend your legs.

The flex and heel support are both superior than the Maoke 300 boot.

Heel support: level 2 liner

Foot support is essential when snowboarding, to be able to correctly steer your board (foot in the liner, and liner in the boot).

The level 2 liner applies 5 concepts:

1. liner that can be thermoformed at home

2. "Ergonomic Heel Pad"

3. "2 point + scratch" liner tightening system,

4. "Hook and Loop Link" link between the liner and boot

1. Thermoforming the liner at home / WARNING

THERMOFORMING IS ONLY POSSIBLE IN BUILT-IN 22" x 23.6" x 22" (56 x 60 x 56 cm) CONVECTION OVENS.

DO NOT TRY ON A GAS OVEN OR A MINI OVEN WITH VISIBLE HEATING ELEMENTS.

1. Thermoforming the liner by yourself / INSTRUCTIONS

1. Heat your oven to 175°F with the fan on

2. Remove the inner soles of the liners, and place the liners on the oven plate with some greaseproof baking paper

3. Wait 15 min

4. Put the insoles back in. Put on a pair of ski-snowboard socks. Put on the liners and tighten fully.

5. Put the boots on, tighten them up fully and wait for 15 minutes, without moving

You can repeat the process if you feel discomfort or a lack of support.

2. "Ergonomic Heel Pad" ankle foam

The ankle bone padding fills the hollow under and behind the ankle to hold the heel firmly in place.

The level 2 liner contains a foam made in an exclusive Wed'ze material and shape:

- the shape is based on an average of 40 foot scans. It’s perfect for holding the foot in place and adapts to everyone

- the material: a soft but firm elastomer foam.

You can feel the support as soon as you slip your feet inside. And when you ride, there are no hard points.

3. "2 points + rip-tab" liner fastening

On this liner, we retained only 2 tightening points with laces:

- at the instep

- above the ankle

At the top of the liner, we replaced the 3rd lacing point with a powerful rip-tab strap.

We therefore reduced the friction of the laces (2 points instead of 3) and focused the tightening force to provide heel support. On the top part, the rip-tab easily holds the tongue in place.

4. Hook and Loop Link between the liner and boot

We added a rip-tab on the back between the liner and the boot.

The aim? To stop the liner from slipping inside the boot to help you better control your board, because it’s not enough just to hold your foot in the liner: if the liner moves inside the boot, you’ll be less able to control your board properly.

Insole

The insole of this boot is flat. It offers comfort and thermal insulation. If you really feel the need for added support for your foot in the liner, you have 2 options: - get a sole with a pre-formed foot arch and heel - get a sole that can be thermoformed to suit your foot. This is the most effective solution.

Sole: traction, grip, cushioning, and thermal insulation

Our Ultralight sole is only made of EVA. EVA is a very light material made of 80% air. This formulation is designed to resist abrasion while retaining its cushioning properties. It is naturally very insulating and protects you against the cold coming up from the ground. We designed the knobby lugs to provide very good grip. Sufficiently far apart from each other, they help get rid of the snow.

How can I be sure it's the right size?

1. Put the boot on

2. Tighten the boot

3. Stand upright

4. Your big toes should just touch the tip of the boot without excessive pressure

5. Bend your legs forward, your big toes move backward and no longer touch the end of the boot.