The boots, initially developed in the early 1980s, revolutionized ski boot design with a unique flexible, corrugated tongue that was originally designed for NASA space suits. The technology - similar to flexible drinking straws - gives skiers more natural forward flex while maintaining lateral stability and power in a noticeably lighter weight design.

The original design was licensed to Raichle boots which folded in the late '80s. Full Tilt, a K2 Sports subsidiary, bought the molds for the boots in 2003 and soon after brought them back to market due to popular demand by pro and recreational skiers who for years were forced to purchase used replacement parts through the Internet. Full Tilt improved the design custom, heat moldable Intuition liners and an advanced buckle system for a precise fit. 

"In 2002 just two weeks after qualifying for the Olympic Games in freestyle aerials, I broke both of my feet landing a jump," said Emily Cook, 2010 US Olympic Aerials Team member. "After three full years of physical therapy, I competed in the Olympic Games in Torino, but was still having so much pain everyday. This summer after switching to Full Tilt, my feet have been virtually pain free which allowed me to take so many more training jumps! I love how light my bots are; they make flipping and twisting so much easier. I can't wait to use them at the next Olympics in 2010."