REKD Protection
Product Description
REKD Energy Slim Protective Footies - Black, Large Size (Fits UK 6.5-9 / EU 40-43 / US 7.5-10)
Eliminate painful pressure points, deep friction burns, and raw skin blisters with the REKD Energy Slim Footies. Meticulously engineered as a high-performance protective under-sleeve, this technical footwear accessory is the definitive answer to the structural discomfort commonly caused by rigid boots and high-top skate collars. Highly favored by inline skaters, roller derby competitors, snowboarders, skiers, wakeboarders, and BMX riders alike, these slim-fit sleeves safeguard the foot's most vulnerable areas. By filling the negative space inside your footwear, they provide an unrestrictive layer of compression that lets you focus entirely on your progression.
The primary safety advancement of the Slim Footie lies in its integrated **dual-sided low-profile REKD Energy foam inserts**. These smart, non-Newtonian padding matrices are anatomically placed to cup the medial and lateral **malleolus bones** (the protruding inner and outer ankle joints). While remaining perfectly soft, highly flexible, and incredibly thin during normal riding cadences, the specialized foam instantly hardens under a sudden impact or sharp pressure spike. This dynamic molecule behavior disperses up to **75% more impact energy** than standard EVA foams, safeguarding your joints from hard deck slaps, aggressive crank flips, and the persistent collar bite of stiff, heat-molded boot shells.
Crafted with a sleek, low-volume profile, the under-sleeve behaves like a seamless second skin. This ultra-streamlined configuration is purposely tailored to fit into performance-cut liners and tightly buckled bindings without altering your natural shoe sizing or sacrificing essential foot feel. Extending up from the heel arch, the chassis also provides a durable, smooth barrier across the **Achilles tendon** to completely neutralize high-friction heel lift and abrasive chafing. To match your personal gear habits, these highly versatile sleeves are built to be worn directly against the skin beneath your technical riding socks or layered comfortably on top of them.
Sold as a complete pair in a clean, professional matte Black colorway, this durable piece of equipment features low-profile REKD Energy printed branding on the ankle face. Fabricated from a highly breathable, moisture-wicking stretch blend, the sleeves encourage continuous heat regulation inside heavily insulated ski or skate boots. Don't let lace bite or raw heels cut your session short. Refer to the comprehensive footwear matrix below to establish your perfect, slip-free size placement.
Action Sports Inspiration: To see REKD's low-profile joint protection and foot comfort tested in real-world scenarios, check out the official REKD Energy Slim Footies Action Video.
Key Features
- Malleolus Ankle Bone Armor: Dual-sided REKD Energy smart foam inserts harden instantly under pressure to shield the delicate inner and outer ankle nodes
- Anti-Blister Slim Geometry: Low-profile stretch architecture smooths out high-friction zones to permanently eliminate hot spots and painful heel blisters
- Achilles Tendon Shielding: Continuous rear textile extension guards the back of the heel from hard collar bite and abrasive binding friction
- Second-Skin Boot Compatibility: Minimal thickness ensures the sleeve slides easily into tight, performance-fit skate liners, ski boots, and wake bindings
- Dynamic Compression Fit: Form-fitting elastic matrix gently hugs the rear foot arch and ankle complex to increase stability and reduce muscle fatigue
- Versatile Layering Design: Technical textile blend can be worn comfortably directly against bare skin or pulled over a traditional riding sock
Specifications
- Model: REKD Protection Energy Slim Protective Footies Pair
- Size: Large (L)
- UK Footwear Fitment Range: UK 6.5 – UK 9
- EU Footwear Fitment Range: EU 40 – EU 43
- US Footwear Fitment Range: US 7.5 – US 10
- Pack Quantity: Sold as a Pair (Includes Left and Right Ankle Sleeves)
- Armor Core: Dual-Sided Slim Non-Newtonian REKD Energy Foam
- Chassis Fabric Matrix: High-Stretch, Moisture-Wicking Breathable Synthetic Blend
- Protection Zones: Medial Malleolus, Lateral Malleolus, and Achilles Tendon Wall
- Color: Matte Black with Subdued Branding Accents
Size Reference Guide
Select your ideal footie sleeve by matching your current performance skate or boot size to the metrics listed below:
- X-Small (XS): UK 12J-2 | EU 31-34 | US 13J-3 (Junior Configurations)
- Small (S): UK 2-4 | EU 34-37 | US 3-5
- Medium (M): UK 4-6.5 | EU 37-40 | US 5-7.5
- Large (L): UK 6.5-9 | EU 40-43 | US 7.5-10
- X-Large (XL): UK 9-12 | EU 43-46 | US 10-13
A premium, technical low-volume protective ankle sleeve pair featuring dual-sided REKD Energy non-Newtonian molecule cushioning, built for action sports athletes looking to completely eliminate boot chafing, bone bruising, and blister discomfort.
Shipping Policy
We pay shipping on orders over $150 to Nationwide addresses, excluding Rural addresses and some Bulky items.
Orders under $150 cost $7.99
Rural order fee $4.99
Aerosol and Dangerous Goods fee $9.99
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We understand that when you make an order, you want your parts as quickly as possible and we will do our best to make that happen! Most of the items we sell will ship quickly and be at your door fast. If urgent freight is required, we work closely with our vendors in order to have the product shipped directly to you from their warehouse if that means you will get the product faster.
Items will have an availability status shown once a size/color is selected on the product page; this availability status will also be shown on the shopping cart page and in your order confirmation email. Most products will be marked "In Stock". These products will ship within 1-2 business days.
While we will do our best to ship from the distribution center closest to you, not all items will always be in stock in every location at all times. In some cases we will split the order and ship each package out to you individually and in other cases we may need to consolidate the items in one location to ship out as one package. We utilize our best judgment in an attempt to get the products to you as quickly as possible.
A shipping confirmation email including courier specific tracking information will be sent the same day as the item ships.
RETURNS POLICY
Returns
Our policy lasts 90 days. If 90 days have gone by since your purchase, unfortunately we can’t offer you a refund or exchange.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.
Several types of goods are exempt from being returned. Perishable goods such as food, flowers, newspapers or magazines cannot be returned. We also do not accept products that are intimate or sanitary goods, hazardous materials, or flammable liquids or gases.
Additional non-returnable items:
- Gift cards
- Downloadable software products
- Some health and personal care items
To complete your return, we require a receipt or proof of purchase.
Please do not send your purchase back to the manufacturer.
There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable)
- Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error
- Any item that is returned more than 90 days after delivery
Refunds (if applicable)
Once your return is received and inspected, we will send you an email to notify you that we have received your returned item. We will also notify you of the approval or rejection of your refund.
If you are approved, then your refund will be processed, and a credit will automatically be applied to your credit card or original method of payment, within a certain amount of days.
Late or missing refunds (if applicable)
If you haven’t received a refund yet, first check your bank account again.
Then contact your credit card company, it may take some time before your refund is officially posted.
Next contact your bank. There is often some processing time before a refund is posted.
If you’ve done all of this and you still have not received your refund yet, please contact us at sales@moto1.nz.
Sale items (if applicable)
Only regular priced items may be refunded, unfortunately sale items cannot be refunded.
Exchanges (if applicable)
We only replace items if they are defective or damaged. If you need to exchange it for the same item, send us an email at sales@moto1.nz
Gifts
If the item was marked as a gift when purchased and shipped directly to you, you’ll receive a gift credit for the value of your return. Once the returned item is received, a gift certificate will be mailed to you.
If the item wasn’t marked as a gift when purchased, or the gift giver had the order shipped to themselves to give to you later, we will send a refund to the gift giver and he will find out about your return.
Shipping
To return your product, please email us to receive instructions.
You will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.
Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary.
If you are shipping an item over $75, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.
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