The Athena Alu is a great skate for Women who want a high performance skate at a low price. K2's Softboot designs incorporate breathable, comfortable, and flexible materials that fit and function like a second skin while substantially reducing overall weight. The Athena comes with Stability Cuff, which offers fitness skaters confidence and control. Anatomically designed. Finally the Composite Frame is designed for maneuverability and stability. This frame absorbs road vibration and lowers the skaters's center of gravity. A composite frame is very forgiving and makes the learning process of skating easier.