UPDATE: Check out our review of the 2018/2019 Rome Libertine here
- Price: £195
- Sizes: 6-12
- Flex: 8
- Gender:
They say: The perfect choice for riders who like tweakability and support.
We say: This is one of Rome’s longest running boots for a reason. It sits comfortably in the space between super-soft and super-stiff, and if you choose the lace option, it’s adjustable across four different zones thanks to Rome’s ‘PureFlexQuad’ system.
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About Academy
- Building boards since: 2004
- HQ: Auburn, CA, USA
- History lesson: Founded by a crew of riders who “believe in quality first”, Academy has grown slowly overseas, but it rapidly became a household name in the states, with a team that featured the likes of Chad Otterstrom. Right from the beginning the idea has been to support the growth of ordinary riders alongside team shredders. For that reason (and also, probably because it fits neatly with their name) Academy give out a series of scholarships to talented snow lovers each year to help them through college. Nice guys then!
- Ridden by: Frat-boys on company scholarships, and US-based park rats who know their Tyler Flanagans from their Scotty Jameses.
