PIANO
Figure skaters are always looking to push the boundaries; they want the latest technology to help them. Our highly skilled technicians got feedback on what skaters wanted from boots, combined it with the latest research to create our revolutionary new boot – the Piano.
PERFORMANCE
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• Anti-shock System
Two separate layers of anti-shock material have been placed at the bottom of the boot over the whole sole, one in the outer sole, one in the inner sole.This system:
• Minimizes impact shocks that cause muscular-skeletal degeneration and injuries through overtraining; increase the amount of force absorbed by the boot on landing thus reducing the strain on the knees and ankles.
• Absorbs ice chatter which makes skating feel smoother and gives more stability. It also gives you a firmer base to jump from allowing you to jump higher and further.
• Reduces the wobble on landing allowing the skater to execute quicker jumps and transitions thus improving ice speed and stability.Read more about the anti-shock system here. -
• Ergonomic heel lock
The Piano has been ergonomically designed to the curve of the foot giving the skater a better feel and more control over their movements while also reducing strain. The power generated by the skater is transmitted better to the blade making the skate react quicker to each push. -
• More support
The boot structure has been reinforced using stronger materials. The new design with its 7 openings (7 notes) and extra stitching both add additional support.
It allows greater transfer of power. This gives you improved thrust and more control when skating. -
• Control and stability
The unique insole made with fiberglass and nylon allows more power transmission and increase the stability.
Its revolutionary design also allows Edea to reduce the thickness of the sole thus lowering the centre of gravity and giving the skater even greater control and stability.
The unique heel design adds further stability to the boot. The curve on the heel increases weight distribution, allowing the heel to be in contact with over half the insole giving the skater a sense of oneness with the ice.The increased control and sensitivity combines to allow the skater to perform the most technical routines and moves.
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• Innovative design
Our designers have used a combination of microfiber and mesh to revolutionize this boot. Light and strong it offers both strength and flexibility. The 7 openings recall the 7 notes and the keyboard of a piano.
Edea have increased the slant of the foot bed. This shortens the reaction time as the foot is already in position allowing the skaters to be more fluid in their movements as they prepare for jumps.
Piano is different to any other boot on the market. To get the maximum from the Piano skaters should be used to wear boots that have the same stiffness (e.g. Ice Fly) in order to guarantee a short break in period and to avoid strain injuries. -
• Lacing
Double stitching provides the boots with extra strength across the lacing area ensuring greater accuracy and feel in lacing.
Piano has Edea’s patented hooks and hook position meaning the laces can hold the boots without the need to strangle the leg. A lace puller will make getting on the ice quicker and help keep the boots pristine by making unlacing easier so the tongue can sit properly when the boots are not in use.
EASY CARE
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• Waterproof sole
Our hi-tech soles are made with ultra modern material making the boot light and waterproof. Just what skaters need. -
• Hi-techThe Piano is designed to be light. By using a combination of microfiber and mesh Edea designers have been able to keep the strength while increasing flexibility to add greater fluidity to movements on the ice. The use of Hi tech material means that the Piano is suitable for Vegans.
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• Finishing Touches
In a sport where style and grace can be the difference between winning and losing Edea have added extra style to the Piano with six Crystals from Swarovski® added for the final touch of elegance.
To make our skate even more fashion, we introduced the fashion sole. (Please note that the drawings do not provide blade mounting reference.)
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• Latest technology for blade mounting
All our models use a special double helix screw fixed through predrilled holes to fix the blades. They are designed to hold the blades more firmly and for longer than old methods making skating safer and more fun. -
• Designed and made in Italy
Everything at Edea is done at our factory in a little village at the foot of the Alps. This means we can control design, quality and production. You buy our boots knowing they’ve been cared from the drawing board until they are placed in the box to be sent to the shops.
For easy fitting Edea Piano boots are available in 5mm increments and 3 widths
B (narrow), C (standard), D (wide).
Colours:
White available from size 225 to 280.
Black available from size 225 to 310.
COMFORT
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• Wiggle room
Because of the thinner sole our boots have a lower profile. This means we’ve been able to add an extra couple of millimetres of room for the toes for added comfort while retaining our lower profile. -
• Impact sole
As well as the two anti-shock layers that run through the boot, Piano has a revolutionary inner sole with an anti-shock heel insert that reduces the strain on the body. -
• Padded
The Piano is padded with our top of the range AIR TECH lining offering greater comfort and support. There is additional padding at the ankle for comfort and to hold the heel in place more firmly giving a better foot position.
Extra padding on the boot edges helps protect the leg while increasing the range of movement. This allows the skater to move and point their toes adding elegance to the performance. The padding is also perforated for added ventilation, allowing the outer shell and inner lining to dry quickly when not in use. -
• Anatomical
All Edea skates are designed around the foot with curves and strength to hold the heel in place, to support the foot and give the best fit and maximum comfort. The Piano is our most technologically advanced boot. Innovative design means the skates are more responsive to power giving the skater both increased acceleration and control. -
• Quick dryingThe micro-perforated air tech lining is anti-allergic, anti-bacterial, dries rapidly ensuring your boots are fresh for the next session.
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• Tongue
The tongue is key in any boot. In the Piano, the new tongue design give extra support while maintaining the increased flexibility required by skaters at this top level. Its anatomical shape helps the leg bend in jumps while additional padding increases the comfort.
Improved tongue tabs ensure a secure foot position and help to control the tongue position lifting it away from the toes giving the boot a better fit. -
• Custom FitAnatomically designed with memory foam lining our boots are significantly more comfortable than old fashioned ones. The thermal shell is heat adjustable so every boot can have the bespoke fit that skaters at this level need.
Yuzuru Hanyu
Evgenia Medvedeva
Gabrielle Daleman
Deniss Vasiljevs
Chris Knierim
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Which are the benefits of the anti-shock system?
Every time a skater lands a jump, there is an impact, the force of which depends on many things including how the jump is landed and the skater’s weight. The force has been estimated to be between seven and eight times the skater’s actual body weight… -
Which is my correct size?
The boot is the most important part of the skater’s equipment. At Edea we’ve created boots that are highly technical tools and to work properly they need to be correctly fitted… -
How do I measure it?
To get the right size it is important to measure the foot correctly. You need to get the length of the foot in millimeters and then compare with the length of the boot… -
Can I custom shape my boot?
Having the perfect fit boot is the biggest advantage a skater can have over their rivals. It gives the skater the extra confidence to do the hardest of routines and the increased feel means the routine can be perfectly executed… -
How can I check if I wear the correct size?
Generally, skating coaches might be able to determine if the skater has the proper boot size only by looking at the skaters during the on-ice sessions. In addition, the following clues can be used to help you understand whether you are skating in the right size… -
Which is the correspondent blade size?
Edea have worked to maximize the performance of their boots. Because of the specially designed sole Edea boots require shorter blades…
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How should I lace my skate?
It helps to keep the foot in the right position and ensures that the boot can work to its full potential and maximize performance… -
Why it is so important lace tight the instep?
The heel area is the part of the foot that controls the skate and it is essential that the heel is kept in place during skating.
For this reason we recommend that rather than even tension throughout the lace that an ‘egg timer’ pattern is followed as this ensures correct foot position and maximum flexibility… -
Why the Piano has the extra binding on the tongue?
On our PIANO boots a further binding is applied over the tongue to avoid it bending and hitting the top part of the toes during strenuous movements. The tightened laces keep the tongue firmly attached to the upper to maximize performance. -
How can I clean my skate?
Clean the boot with water and unscented soap.
As the boots are waterproof this won’t damage your boots but it will make them sparkle….
