Full Shock Eraser – Strategically placed foam padding to erase impact on the heel, toe, calves and shin while never effecting boot performance.

Easy Entry – A combined liner and shell design that eliminates the “throat” of the boot allows for easy entry no matter the conditions on the hill or in the lodge.

Boot Fitter's Best Friend (BBF) – Nordica recognizes the importance of custom boot fitting and make their boots the easiest to work with for custom boot fitters. Nordica has added custom Gridworx and screwed parts making customizing a breeze.

Screwed Parts – SCREW IT! Making their boots easier to work on than ever for the custom boot fitter, Nordica uses easy to remove screws instead of rivets on their buckles, straps, and canting.

Dynamic Performance Code 100-2-M – 100 (stiffness) is a medium-stiff flex for advanced skiers // 2x (progression) - the boot stiffness almost doubles at it's deepest flexing point // Medium (rebound) returns the boot at a moderate rate for quick turns and edge change.

Park Progressive Flex – The stiffness of the boot progressively increases as the boot flexes deeper to amplify power transmission to the ski. The Park Flex Zone is a unique design engineered to enable freeskiers to push the boundaries of what can be done on skis. The lower portion is left open for a soft initial flex to allow for easy ankle flexion which is key for adjusting to features, jumping, and buttering in the park and beyond. The Park Progressive Flex Blocks are placed high and wide to decrease the flex progression in the most forward zone of the boot to support skiers landing big airs and in the switch position.

New PFP Performance Fit Liner – New hand-stitched liners designed for improved comfort and performance with increased toe area box for enhanced circulation and warmth. The PFP Performance Liner is Heat Ready for a customized fit.

Triax - Ultra Lightweight High Density Polymer – An advanced Polypropylene formula exclusive to Nordica provides a 25% shell and cuff weight reduction compared to any other high performance or race boot in the market. TRIAX has a more consistent behavior within a wide range of temperatures and is easily workable by boot fitters.

Three Piece Shell Design – Unlike traditional overlap boot shells that focus on fore and aft retention, Nordica’s FireArrow, Transfire and Ace collections use a shell design built to enhance the boot’s lateral precision. Increased lateral precision is key for better control of today’s newer, wider and more ambitious ski shapes.

45 Degree Closure – A 45 degree buckle provides maximum heel retention by locking the heel into the rear pocket of the boot while ensuring forefoot comfort and warmth. It also allows for super easy entry and exit of the boot no matter the temperature!

The Nordica The Ace 1 Star Ski Boots do indeed have a power strap.

High Traction Soles – Providing the best possible traction for hiking in the backcountry or up to a rail set, or simply just navigating your way around the lodge.

Pant Clip – Locking those baggy pants down so you aren't shredding them on the hill.