Boot Features

JACKSON BOOTS

Jackson Boots feature cutting edge design features combined with our proprietary Heat Moldable Fit System to deliver superior fit.

Fit to Perform

This BOOT FEATURES section provides information on design technologies and performance enhancements.

WE OWN FIT

MAXIMIZE PERFORMANCE & MINIMIZE INJURY

Our flagship technology, we design boots to fit tight when cold. With Jackson's Heat Moldable Fit System, your Skate Technician uses heat to soften and mold the boots. As the boot cools, it retains the shape of your foot.

Custom fit in minutes!

Designed for exceptional fit, the Jackson wrap System secures your foot, stops internal movements and slipping, and provides better stability. An internal layer of leather provides enhanced strength, support, and comfort. Performance Flex Notch, standard on Jackson Boots, minimizes ankle and knee strain on forward flex while improving stability.

CUFF WRAP with internal leather reinforcement for Strength & Support

GRADUATED INSTEP WRAP with FLEX NOTCH to minimize knee/ankle strain while supporting Ankle Flex

ACHILLES CUSHION, SOFT CUFF, & U-SHAPED THROAT for Comfort & Stability

SHIN CUSHION, TONGUE SUPPORT, & LACE LOCK for superb Comfort and to eliminate Lace Bite

The appropriate level of support is critical to skater performance and injury prevention. Selecting a boot that is too stiff for the skater's ability and physical characteristics can seriously impede the flexibility necessary to perform and develop skating skills. It can also result in injury as the skater is unable to properly break-in the boot. A boot that is too soft will result in a lack of support, impacting performance and can lead to premature breakdown of the skates.

Fit is established by the Last, which defines the shape and dimensions of the boot. Jackson Boots are available in the following standard widths:

Jackson Performance (R-A/B) Last

This last provides wider toes and narrow heels for competitive fit. Run throughout our boot products makes transitioning easier!

Jackson Adapted Width (AW) Last

This last provides a more relaxed fit, particularly in the Arch area, while retaining our generous toe box and excellent heel lock, ideal for flat feet!

JACKSON ADVANTAGE

THE STANDARD IN INNOVATION

a. Molded insert eliminates lace bite and prevents slipping and twisting of the tongue

b. Flex design on molded piece and overlay provides the flexibility and support needed without restrictions

c. Innovative design eliminates laces bunching in one area after flexing and sit-spins. A FIRST for figure skating, this important feature keeps the pressure evenly distributed over the Deltoid Ligaments, eliminating lace bite

d. High performance felt is resilient, but retains strength, feel and comfort. Proven technology in the hockey industry for decades

Take the guesswork out of sizing your Jackson Boots!

• The sizing process is simple to use.
• Scanning shows 3-D view of the skater’s foot so lasts can be modified accordingly, providing better customization.
• Measuring is consistent from Skate Tech to Factory to yield consistent, accurate fit.
• Digital imaging accelerates rapid turnaround of your custom boots and your fit shape is retained on file.
• Accurate measuring process combined with Jackson’s Heat Moldable Fit System provides a superior fit with stock sizes.
• This scanning system is also used in the very sensitive medical industry for prosthetics and body scanning where accuracy is critical.
• Software is developed for Jackson Skates by TechMed 3D, a Canadian company providing the best human body scanning system on the market.

After gathering feedback through our extensive network of Tech Reps, Coaches, and athletes of all levels, we derived that there was a need for a tongue with lace bite features, flexibility, support, and comfort. Jackson Ultima invested in the R&D to develop the best option and have produced the Supreme Tongue! Some of the revolutionary features include:

Molded insert eliminates lace bite and prevents slipping and twisting of the tongue

Flex design on molded piece and overlay provides the flexibility and support needed without restrictions

High performance felt is resilient, but retains strength, feel and comfort. Proven technology in the hockey industry for decades

Innovative design eliminates laces bunching in one area after flexing and sit-spins. A FIRST for figure skating, this important feature keeps the pressure evenly distributed over the Deltoid Ligaments, eliminating lace bite

Center of Pressure Aligned with Blade
Greater Ankle Stability

Industry-First Skating Motion Insole
Sustainable Balance

Substantially Reduce Injury Risk
Perfect Fit

Improved Dexterity
Greater Speed

WHO & WHY

These patented insoles have undergone scientific testing at The University of Quebec in Montreal (UQAM), examining the effect of an orthopedic insole on ankle stability in ice skating.
Minimal research had been performed in the past that evaluated the bio-mechanical effect of the foot placement relative to the blade on the stability of the ankle.

HOW

Subjects performed on-ice skating with and without the insoles. Those with wider feet used the 3° insole and narrower the 7°. Pressure sensor instruments provided readings of each skater’s center of pressure (COP). The COP and the location of the blade were then compared - optimal stability occurs when the COP is equal to the blade location.

RESULTS

The use of the insoles allowed the skater’s COP to be closer to the blade of the skate, providing higher ankle stability. Since the motion of skating is drastically different than walking, the optimization of the skating boot should be specific to this unique COP.

CONCLUSION

Since the risk of injury is often related to posture & stability, Supreme Insoles will greatly reduce the risk of injury. The unique ‘reversed arch’ feature enables skaters to experience a skating motion rather than a walking motion that every other insole on the market offers.

Urethane Construction
Anti-Fungal
Anti-Bacterial

Designed for Figure Skating
Reversed Arch
Promotes Skating Motion vs Traditional Walking Motion

Rigid for more Dynamic Energy
Fore Foot Support
Lightweight

Section

Standard sizes fit most requirements, however Jackson Custom can build a Boot to your exact specification. Jackson has an extensive Inventory of Lasts (AAA to EEE) to fit all foot shapes!

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Section

Jackson offers two Series' of boots, each featuring unique advantages in addition to the industry-leading technology noted above.

5000 SERIES

Elite

Supreme Low

Supreme

Supreme Low

Elite

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Leather Carbon Fiber (LCF) sole is 15% lighter than traditional leather Leather Cork Composite (LCL) soles. They also are water & torque resistant and the bottom rubber layer provides non-slip blade mount.
SUPERIOR SHOCK ABSORPTION

Certain 5000 Series Models are available in a traditional leather upper, which internally is alternated with our Heat Moldable Material, ensuring a proper fit in minutes!

High performance microfiber lining with memory foam is moisture wicking and treated with anti-bacterial properties to keep feet warm and comfortable, providing initial try-on comfort

Introducing the latest innovation from Jackson Ultima, our Supreme Insole. The use of the insoles allowed the skater’s COP to be closer to the blade of the skate, providing higher ankle stability.
Since the risk of injury is often related to posture & stability, Supreme Insoles will
greatly reduce the risk of injury. The unique ‘reversed arch’ feature enables skaters to experience a skating motion rather than a walking motion that every other insole on the market offers.
The 5 degree insoles comes standard on all 5000 series boots.

Support ratings ranging from 75 (Strong) to 95 (Ultimate). Fit the boot to the skater's skill level and physical characteristics.

2000 SERIES

Premiere

Debut

Premiere

Debut

Debut Low

Entre

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The Fusion Sole is constructed from lightweight nylon composite, which is torque resistant and waterproof. A rubber inlay provides non-slip blade mount and superior shock absorption.

Say goodbye to unsightly knicks and cuts with our new Duraguard protection. Standard on our 2000 series, the microfiber material will be protected from blade contact.

High performance microfiber lining with memory foam is moisture wicking and treated with anti-bacterial properties to keep feet warm and comfortable, providing initial try-on comfort

The Matrix Footbed, standard on all Jackson Boots, is constructed from Poron throughout the entire footbed. The EVA base layer cushions provide a stable platform and there is an extra Poron heel insert for additional shock absorption on landings. The final touch of a non-stick cover provides easy fitting.

Support ratings ranging from 35 (Moderate) to 70 (Strong). Fit the boot to the skater's skill level and physical characteristics.