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AREth Rin
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22/23 season review
This review does not directly cover the 25/26 model you are viewing. Specifications and ride feel may vary by season.
It looks like a traditional lace boot, but there's a dial at the ankle. Laces handle the overall fit while the dial separately locks down the ankle so your heel doesn't lift.
You can cinch everything down to ride and release just the ankle on the lift or when hiking, so you adjust it through the day as conditions change. You can choose between two liners (CTF or Stage3).
A closer look
These descriptions and scores are linked to this review. They may differ from manufacturer specifications.
How stiff is it?Closer to 10 means stiffer. It does not mean better performance.
Soft (4/10, as rated by the Japanese source)
Weight
Average (6/10, 10 is heaviest)
How it tightens
Clamping force 8/10
What the review liked
- ✓Laces and a dial let you set overall fit and ankle hold separately
- ✓The dial sits on the side, so you can turn it with gloves on
- ✓Choose between the CTF (dense heat-mouldable) and Stage3 liner
- ✓Leather where the laces rub, so it lasts
What the review found lacking
- —Handling both laces and a dial makes it more of a chore to get on and off than a dial-only boot
