Everyone knows that Antik produce some of the finest skate boots around & just when you thought they couldnt get any better, for 2015 the AR-1 has been tweaked to perfection. During the redesign of the AR-1, comfort & fit have been given top priority without sacrificing style or weight as the all new AR-1 is 15% lighter than the previous model & is now available in two colour options. The Antik A panels on either side of the boot have also been updated & now follow a more fluid, arced design, but still feature the same Antik logo. The most noticeable difference on the AR-1 boot though is that the hard leather toe box has been foregone in favour of an open toe design allowing for a better, more comfortable fit, which holds your foot firmly in place with the set back eyelet. With the all new " Ergo-Form" last, toe-pinching has also been reduced & it has been designed to fit the form & shape of your foot better. This is further aided by the redesigned Achilles area on the boot & Antik have kept the heat moldable panels on each side from the original AR-1. A contoured heel cup combined with the integrated shock absorbing insole hold your foot snug & secure whilst reducing heel lifting. With all the changes that the high cut, full grain leather AR-1 boot has gone through, Antik didnt stop there. They have also introduced a new Italian Harmony liner throughout the boot. Starting on the redesigned fully enclosed tongue this liner is super cushy & the microfiber material helps improve breathability & sweat absorption. Antik sizing can be a bit tricky so we have converted into UK sizing for you. If you had an older model Antik you will need to go up half a size in this model. EXAMPLE: A US6 would be a UK6 in the previous model. If you order a UK6 in this model we will provide a US6.5 which is the correct size Dont forget you cango customtoo! We canfit your platestoo! Even better, if you buy plates from us its free! We keep a fitting stock of this boot in our Halesowen Store