Timberland Mount Holly Tall Lace Duck
Boot
Female ski racers and fans face a choice in après footwear:
something cool and stylish or something that will actually keep
their feet warm and shun the snow. Enter these new Timbos,
made with rubber outsoles, fleece lining and a D-ring lacing
system for a customized fit. There’s a half-inch heel height for
shorties, and the eco-conscious can rest easy knowing that
much of the fleece and rubber is made from recycled materials.
$170; timberland.com
Rz Mask
Minnesotans know a thing or two
about cold. So trust this new company
for coming up with a creative solution
to the frigid temps at northern ski
races: a neoprene mask with an N99
active carbon filter. Though it was
originally geared toward motocross
and ATV athletes for keeping out dust,
snowsports competitiors — including
ski cross racers and high school and
college teams — are now using the
Rz (with specially tweaked winter
features) to keep out the cold.
$29.95; rzmask.com
Slide On
This stuff is designed to solve the
problem of putting on tight boots. The
translucent liquid dries quickly, and
one application is meant to last for
weeks of heavy use. It can be used
on shin pads, too.
$11.95; skibootslideon.com
Polk Audio UltraFit
Sport Headphones
For training in the gym, or just
tuning out while traveling between
races, these rugged and tangle-
free headphones are a worthwhile
upgrade from the Apple earbuds
that tend to slip out at the first
drop of sweat or jostle over a frost
heave. They come with several
types of silicone and foam tips for
personalized snugness, and also
have a zippered, ventilated case
for when the coach says to put ‘em
away.
$49.95 to $99.95;
polkultrafit.com
