super-light performance with maximum customisability at pro level. in a sleek and lightweight package, you'll find all the options to customise the rome katana to your unique riding style. thanks to features such as pivotmount technology and the lightweight asymwrap baseplate with duracushâ„¢, it weighs very little. you can adjust the flex and pop according to your wishes and are prepared for any terrain with the katana. from the snowy mountain top to the park.highbackthe asymchannel highback is a more flexible highback in the rome product line-up, but the reactivity has been slightly increased to improve performance for turns and tricks on the heel edge. the unique highback canting allows you to adjust the highback exactly to the lateral angle of your foot.baseplatenew this year, the katana comes with the asymwrap baseplate and additional duracushâ„¢ cushioning for light weight and plenty of comfort on hard landings. asymwrap technology is a special heel strap design that provides a soft, flexible ride. perfect for riders who like to surf the backcountry and tweak their tricks.strapsnew this season are the ultraflex pro ankle straps, the next generation of the legendary auxtech® strap family. instead of the closed edge, the ultraflex pro straps have an open 3d auxetic edge. this means that the strap can open and stretch when buckled. this creates a more even flex which is distributed more evenly over the shoe.  in addition, union have overmoulded the strap with a hytrel® backbone, creating a supportive backbone. this overmolding process creates a dynamic strap that is equal parts hyper-reactive and soft.progrip toe straps work with an innovative network of small hinges to provide unmatched support and a firm grip.