Nordica Rewrites The Code Of Performance With The New Promachine 3S
For more than two years, Nordica has been quietly and relentlessly at work testing, refining, and reimagining what a precision alpine boot can be. The result is the all-new Promachine 3, a boot shaped not only by engineers, but by the collective input of Nordica athletes, the proto team, VIP partners, and key media voices who helped influence every detail along the way. This is not a simple update. It is a ground-up evolution built from the snow up.
A New Structure For Absolute Control
At the core of Promachine 3 is Nordica’s integrated 3Force Frame, a next-generation construction that strategically blends materials to amplify lateral stiffness while delivering a smooth, progressive flex. The asymmetrical shell design increases energy transmission directly to the ski edge, with heightened precision and responsiveness with every turn.
Around back, a fully redesigned spine anchors the boot’s performance. It provides enhanced support against getting backseat while delivering an exceptionally consistent flex pattern—smooth, controlled, and refined. Testers describe the sensation as: powerful yet fluid, aggressive yet predictable, controlled under pressure.
Modernized Fit, Refined Feel
Promachine 3 represents a significant step forward in fit. Nordica focused on real-world problem areas identified by boot fitters and athletes alike—adding thoughtful space over the instep, increasing comfort in the sixth-toe zone, and improving accommodation around the navicular. The result is a narrow-performance boot that feels more anatomical, more intuitive, and more comfortable right out of the box.
Liner Innovation Where It Matters Most
Nordica’s reputation for liner excellence continues with a new 3D Custom Cork Speed Lace Liner. Cork remains a cornerstone of Nordica boot design thanks to its natural insulation, responsiveness, and unparalleled customizability. Fully heat moldable, the liner can be precisely shaped to the skier’s foot to further personalize fit and comfort over time. Inside the heel and ankle pocket, an internal EVA structure sculpts a precise, anatomical hold delivering immediate connection, reduced movement, and confidence.
In the Promachine 3 130 S, an integrated Speed Lace closure system creates uniform, highly precise tension across the tongue. Inspired by race-level performance but refined for everyday usability, it allows skiers to dial fit quickly and accurately—lock it in, and ski. Other Promachine 3 models retain the performance-driven cork liner platform, with feature sets tailored to their specific flex and fit goals.
This Is Not Paint. Not Print
At first glance, Promachine 3 looks like an optical illusion; angular geometries, sharp digital patterns, a glacial camouflage that seems to shift with perspective. Look closer, and the truth emerges.
For the first time in the ski industry, Nordica introduces a variable-intensity, variable-frequency laser-etching process that engraves the shell and cuff itself.. The base remains pure black, while the laser creates depth, texture, and pattern directly in the material. Every boot carries subtle variations—making each pair inherently unique. Performance becomes visual language. Precision becomes art.
A New Era for a Narrow-Fit Benchmark
Promachine has long been the reference point for 98 mm precision boots. With Promachine 3, Nordica elevates that legacy—blending uncompromising performance, modernized fit, refined flex, and unprecedented visual detail.
The lineup debuts with the Promachine 3 S as the most exclusive model in the family, offering a 130 flex for men and a 115 flex for women. Beginning February 1, the new Promachine 3 collection, including the Promachine 3 130 S, Promachine 3 120, Promachine 3 115 W, and Promachine 3 95 W, will be available through select specialty retailers and online at nordica.com.
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