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21/22 season review
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A freeride boot for anyone who wants an 8–10/10 stiff boot but can't stretch to that price bracket. It's on the stiff side without being extremely stiff.
The reviewer could carve deeper and harder than in their reference boot, but it was worse for short, sharp turns at low speed. Heel hold is excellent, with almost no lift.
Genuinely medium width, true to size.
A closer look
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Heel hold
Does your heel lift while riding
Out of the box
Comfortable from the first day
Impact absorption
On landings
Tightening zones
Can you tighten areas separately
Grip
On snow and stairs
Compact outsole
Less toe and heel drag for big feet
How it tightens
Traditional laces with BOA
Rider levels suggested in the review
Advanced
Suits advanced to expert riders
What the review liked
- ✓Reasonably priced for a stiff boot
- ✓Lets you push carves deeper and harder
- ✓Excellent heel hold with almost no lift
- ✓True to size and genuinely medium width, so it suits a normal foot
- ✓Average instep pressure, so a high instep is no problem
What the review found lacking
- —Worse for short, sharp turns at low speed
- —Not forgiving for beginners
24/25 · 23/24 · 22/23 · 21/22 · 20/21 season review
This review does not directly cover the 26/27 model you are viewing. Specifications and ride feel may vary by season.
Traditional lacing plus an ankle BOA gives this boot an enormous adjustment range. It's a particularly good combination if you have heel-hold problems but don't want to give up adjustability.
A rigid plastic spine, a rubbery tongue that resists collapsing, and a bit of ankle articulation together keep it close to its original flex even after 40+ days. The toe box is on the wide side.
A closer look
These descriptions and scores are linked to this review. They may differ from manufacturer specifications.
Width
Regular
Sizing
True to size
How stiff is it?Closer to 10 means stiffer. It does not mean better performance.
Average
Heel hold
Does your heel lift while riding
Out of the box
Comfortable from the first day
Holds its shape
Does it loosen after a few days
Response
Does it turn as soon as you flex
Impact absorption
On landings
Tightening zones
Can you tighten areas separately
On and off
Grip
On snow and stairs
Warmth
Compact outsole
Less toe and heel drag for big feet
How it tightens
Mixed lacing · adjustment: excellent
Rider levels suggested in the review
Intermediate · Advanced
Suits intermediate to expert riders
What the review liked
- ✓Traditional lace plus ankle BOA gives an enormous adjustment range
- ✓Stays close to its original flex even after 40+ days — excellent shape retention
- ✓Wide toe box
- ✓Rubber wrapped around the whole toe makes it durable
- ✓Quick response for a traditional lace boot
What the review found lacking
- —Slower to put on than a dual BOA
- —A bit tight for E widths, so heat moulding is needed
- —Once it packs out, the heel needs a little foam reinforcement
