Deeluxe TPS-Shield Hard

The TPS-Shield Hard from Deeluxe is an accessory for snowboard boots that lets you dial in a bit more stiffness and responsiveness. It slips into compatible boots to modify their flex characteristics, giving you a little extra push when you’re carving or pressing through turns.

With a Response rating of +2, the TPS-Shield Hard adds a bit more rebound to each flex, so power transfers more directly from your leg to the board. The Flex bump of +2 makes the boot feel stiffer underfoot, which can help you hold an edge more confidently at higher speeds. These subtle tweaks matter when you’re looking for a more controlled, precise ride without swapping out your entire boot setup.

“Response” refers to how quickly the boot returns energy after you flex it—higher numbers mean snappier feedback—while “Flex” measures overall stiffness (again, higher means firmer). The TPS-Shield Hard comes in three sizes (S: 22.0–24.5, M: 25.0–27.5, L: 28.0–30.5) so you can choose the right insert for your boot’s fit and make sure the adjustments line up under your foot.