The Phase is based off of the DC Manteca skate shoe. DC constructed the upper out of synthetic leather, and included water-resistant mesh panels that reduce the boot’s overall weight. The tongue and calf areas have padded neoprene to provide comfortable movement, while a non-slip footbed inside the Phase help secure the Basic Liner inside the boot. The cup sole is made of abrasion-resistant sticky rubber, and the multi-tone bottom has DC’s trademarked “pill” pattern. The Phase’s functional sole design grants great traction and grip in the snow.