What is the Mimic liner?
The Mimic liner is made from a special heat-moldable material that softens when heated and hardens as it cools. This allows it to precisely adapt to the shape of the ankle, heel, instep, and calf, ensuring maximum comfort and stability. The fit is not only precise but also long-lasting, as the liner retains its new shape.
Traditional 3D liners adjust to the foot only around the ankle and lower leg using heat-moldable EVA foam, but the original 3D shape remains unchanged. Mimic technology goes a step further: the entire liner can be customized, achieving a truly personalized fit.
Comparison of Mimic and Other Custom-Fit Technologies
In the past, achieving a fully personalized fit was mainly possible through foam injection liners, where foam was pumped into the liner to fill the available space. While this method provides highly precise and 100% custom fit, it is expensive, complex, and prone to errors.
In contrast, Mimic offers the perfect combination of simplicity and efficiency: using the Memory Fit oven, the process takes just a few minutes, is repeatable, and completely mess-free.
The different versions of Mimic
- Mimic Platinum
- A heat-moldable structure that perfectly fits the anatomical features of the foot.
- Maximum energy transfer and support, with race-oriented performance.
- Stiffer materials around the ankle and heel to ensure stability during high-speed or technical skiing.
- Mimic Gold
- Also heat-moldable, but uses less stiff material for a more flexible and comfortable fit during longer ski sessions.
- An excellent balance between energy transfer and comfort.
- Reinforcements around the heel and ankle, but with a less aggressive design.
- Mimic Professional
- The most advanced version, which not only includes the base Mimic technology but also offers an additional injection option.
- A liquid material can be injected into the liner, which expands after insertion, perfectly filling any gaps.
Advantages of the technology
- Precise fit and biomechanical stability
The precise fit achieved by the heat-moldable polymer minimizes movement between the foot and the boot, which is crucial not only for comfort but also significantly improves energy transfer efficiency. This is especially important for quick turns and aggressive skiing techniques, where precise response time is essential.
- Customizable to individual foot shapes
One of the biggest challenges with ski boots is that standard sizes don't take into account individual anatomical differences. The Mimic liner is capable of compensating for issues like protruding ankle bones, wider feet, or high arches, without compromising other performance features of the boot.
- Durability and stability over time
The uniqueness of the Mimic technology is that after heat molding, the liner retains its newly shaped form. The material's stiffness and durability ensure that the boot won't lose its fit properties even during intensive use.
- Versatility for different skiing styles
The Atomic Mimic liner is not only ideal for competitors but also offers significant advantages for recreational skiers. Thanks to the custom molding, both beginners and advanced skiers can benefit from the added comfort and stability, while their performance may also improve.
How the molding process works?
The Mimic liner heat molding is a simple but precise process that requires expert assistance:
- Heating: The liner is heated to the proper temperature using a specialized heating device.
- Fitting to the foot: The preheated liner is placed into the boot shell, and the skier's foot is slipped in. The liner molds to the foot shape within a few minutes.
- Cooling phase: The material solidifies within a few minutes and takes on its final shape, which will firmly retain the foot's shape.
You can watch the video of the process by clicking here.
The unique anatomical fit, long-lasting stability, and technological precision together make the Mimic liner one of the best choices for modern skiers.
If you're serious about skiing, the Mimic liner technology is one of the best investments you can make for your comfort and performance.
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