Niche Aether vs Niche Nightshade

How they compare

the Niche Aether leans more freestyle, while the Niche Nightshade leans more all mountain. The Niche Aether uses a directional twin shape while the Niche Nightshade is twin. Both feature camber profiles — arc underfoot for strong edge hold, pop, and stability on hardpack—lively and precise. The Niche Aether is slightly stiffer, though both sit in the medium range.