Overview
Playing Style
-
Power
A Power-Focused Playing Style suits players who thrive on generating strong, top-end speed through forceful and longer strides. They come with a stiffer boot that efficiently transfers energy into the rink for maximum power with every stride.
-
Acceleration
An Acceleration-Focused Playing Style is ideal for players who rely on quick bursts of speed and agile movements to dominate the game. These offer a moderately stiff boot that balances support with mobility. You can swiftly change direction, make sudden moves, and accelerate rapidly with these skates.
Fit Profile
If multiple categories are selected, it indicates the skate is available in or can be molded to different fit profiles.
-
Low Profile
Narrow forefoot, narrow heel pocket, shallow instep depth, and low overall volume.
-
Medium Profile
Medium forefoot, medium heel pocket, medium instep depth, and medium overall volume.
-
High Profile
Wide forefoot, wide heel pocket, deep instep depth, and high overall volume.
Level of Play Definitions
If multiple categories are selected, it indicates the skate is suitable for multiple levels of play.
-
Recreational Skates
Recreational roller hockey skates are built for the new-to-hockey player or casual skaters that are looking for an affordable option. These are great starter skates, especially for youth players.
-
Performance Skates
Performance-level roller hockey skates are a great fit for players who are confident in their skating stride and are ready to take their performance to the next level. These players are on the rink 1-2 times a week playing mid-to-high level hockey.
-
Elite Skates
Elite-level roller hockey skates are built for the best performance, protection, durability, and comfort. These players are usually on the rink three times or more a week and are playing high-level hockey.
Cut Protection Level
This is the general level of protection against cuts.
-
Minimum
Basic protection suitable for competitive play
-
Standard
Balanced protection for intense game play. Protects against more severe cuts.
-
Maximum
Highest level of cut resistance for elite gameplay, designed for the biggest and fastest players.
ANSI Rated Cut Level
Measures the actual cut resistance of materials based on the ANSI/ISEA 105 standard.
-
N/A
No specific cut-resistance rating provided by the manufacturer.
-
A1
Minimal protection; withstands light cuts (200-499 grams of force).
-
A2
Lower-level protection; resists slightly heavier cuts (500-999 grams of force).
-
A3
Low-level protection; suitable for competitive play (1,000-1,499 grams of force).
-
A4
Standard protection; defends against significant cuts (1,500-2,199 grams of force).
-
A5
Elevated protection for intense play (2,200-2,999 grams of force).
-
A6
Extra protection for faster, higher-impact play (3,000-3,999 grams of force).
-
A7
Ultra-high protection (4,000-4,999 grams of force).
-
A8
Premium protection for all levels of play and ages (5,000-5,999 grams of force).
-
A9
Top-tier cut resistance for ultimate protection (6,000+ grams of force).
Certifications
Indicates compliance with safety standards and regulations for hockey gear.
-
USA Hockey
Approved for play under USA Hockey regulations. Ensures gear meets safety standards for organized play in the United States.
-
BNQ
Certified by the Bureau de Normalisation du Quebec for cut-resistant hockey gear. Required for players in Canadian Minor Hockey leagues to ensure on-ice safety.
-
CE
Meets European safety standards for protective equipment. Designed for compliance with regulations across European leagues and recreational play.
The Atom Q4 Derby Boots are back! These highly competitive derby boots were the foundation of Atom's quad line-up for many years, and they've been revived with the same design elements and technologies that made them popular with so many high level skaters in the past. The fit is based on Atom's Barefoot Technology, which is designed to mimic the anatomical shape of the foot to create a glove-like fit, specifically wit a wider toe box.
The primary construction of the boot is top grain leather, which is used for both the boot uppers and its outsole. The outsole is stitched to the rest of the boot to create a superior feel and support, plus it helps prevent separation. The leather uppers are double-stitched for added durability, and an additional piece of rugged leather protects the toe area and sides of the boot from scuffs and tears.
On the inside of the Q4 Derby Boots, Atom used a plush microfiber that is extremely comfortable. Their Pro-E footbed is straight up one of the best stock insoles in the industry. It is extremely supportive and well-shaped, having been designed to maximize your foot's contact with the sole to create more support, stability, and comfort. In the heel cup, pre-shaped Latex foam padding is placed around the tendon area to help your heel stay locked in.
The Atom Q4 Boots are impressive leather boots that are perfect for serious, competitive derby skaters and any athlete that wants a supportive, comfortable, and reliable boot for high performance skating.
Specifications
| Atom Q4 Derby Boots |
|
| Uppers | Top-Grain Leather |
| Outsole | Top-Grain Leather (Stitched) |
| Liner | Microfiber |
| Vegan | No |
| Heat Moldable | Yes |
Sizing Chart
| Atom Q4 Size | Foot Length (mm) | Approximate Wheelbase (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 230 | 133 |
| 5.0 | 235 | 140 |
| 5.5 | 239 | 140 |
| 6.0 | 244 | 146 |
| 6.5 | 248 | 152 |
| 7.0 | 252 | 152 |
| 7.5 | 257 | 159 |
| 8.0 | 261 | 165 |
| 8.5 | 265 | 165 |
| 9.0 | 270 | 171 |
| 9.5 | 274 | 171 |
| 10.0 | 278 | 178 |
| 10.5 | 282 | 184 |
| 11.0 | 286 | 184 |
| 11.5 | 290 | 191 |
| 12.0 | 296 | 191 |
