SALOMON · MALAMUTE
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SALOMON
MALAMUTE
25/26 season
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Expert reviews 1
24/25 season reviewDifferent season, same model
https://snowboardingprofiles.com/salomon-malamute-snowboard-boot-reviewA freeride boot that lets riders with narrow or medium-narrow feet push to the limit at speed and in carves. Pairs with boards 6–9/10 flex, and best at 7.5–8.5/10. It's very easy to get in and out of, but by the same token there's noticeable heel lift if you only tighten the liner harness — you need to do up the outer closure properly too.
Heel hold
Does your heel lift while riding
4
Out of the box
Comfortable from the first day
4.5
Impact absorption
On landings
3.5
Tightening zones
Can you tighten areas separately
4
Grip
On snow and stairs
4
Compact outsole
Less toe and heel drag for big feet
3.5
Who it suits
NewIntermediateAdvanced
Suits advanced to expert riders
Good
- ✓Support that lets you push to the limit at speed and in carves
- ✓Fits narrow feet well
- ✓Easy to get in and out of
Not so good
- —Considerable heel lift if you rely on the liner harness alone
- —The liner tightening toggle looks cheaply finished
- —Far too stiff for beginners, and even intermediates need the size and strength for it
- —Doesn't fit wide feet
