The Forge Hike benefits from Tecnica's exclusive AST - Adaptive Shape Technology, which includes designing the shoe around an anatomical and activity specific last. So, the shoe fits like a glove holding the forefoot and heel firmly in place during on-trail hiking and in technical terrain.

BEST FIT OUT OF THE BOX
Precise anatomical shape results in an accurate fit that offers more comfort and better performance. Mach1 starts with matching the anatomical shape of the foot. To guarantee the perfect fit matching every foot shape the Mach1 series is offered in 3 different volumes:
LOW VOLUME: 98 mm
MID VOLUME: 100 mm
HIGH VOLUME: 103 mm

PERFECT BALANCED FLEX
We have designed a specific Trueblend Free Woodcore for our freeride / back country category skis. It combines beech and poplar – two wood types that guarantee performance – with paulownia for a lightweight, yet high-performance wood core.
The result: the right flex to cover for all backcountry requirements in a lighter package.

PERFORMANCE WITHOUT COMPROMISES
The Trueblend Free Woodcore specifically positions three different densities of wood together to form a woodcore that is specifically designed to optimize the flex of the ski and deliver a smooth and balanced feeling.
This blending of the different densities of wood creates three distinct flex zones; a softer flex zone in the tip and tail areas, that facilitates easy turn initiation and release, a medium flex zone in front of and behind the binding, that helps deliver confidence and control and finally a stiffer flex zone in the center, underneath the binding, that guarantees perfect edge grip and stability.
Trueblend woodcores are designed to provide just the right amount what you need, performance, control, and confidence, to do what you want, when you want anywhere on the mountain.

By combining adaptive memory foams with pre-shaped thermoplastic inserts and a premolded footbed, the AST - Adaptive Shape Technology adapts the Forge 2.0 to the shape of each foot. Designed around an anatomical last, the Forge 2.0 holds the forefoot and heel firmly in place to provide all-day comfort during long treks on technical terrain.

In keeping with Tecnica’s high-performance overlap boot construction, the new Zero G Peak shell construction combines the wrapping fit of a high-performance boot with the walkability of a touring boot. Once you close the shell buckle with the cable system, the foot is firmly wrapped for uncompromising downhill performance.

The unique multi-traction outsole tread pattern, inspired by MTB enduro tire designs, made with Vibram® Litebase™ technology and Megagrip™ compound rubber, offers optimal grip on all surfaces and in both dry and wet conditions.