Niche Aether vs Niche Story

How they compare

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