DEELUXE · Empire
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21/22 season review
This review does not directly cover the 26/27 model you are viewing. Specifications and ride feel may vary by season.
An all-rounder aimed at covering free riding, powder and park in one pair. Medium stiffness means it flexes enough through turns and holds your ankle at speed.
Heat mould the liner and it follows the contours of your foot, cutting down on slipping and hot spots — and it's fairly warm too. The asymmetric shell means less pressure even when the boots are new.
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.
Stiff (8/10, as rated by the Japanese source)
Weight
Heavy (8/10, 10 is heaviest)
How it tightens
Clamping force 6/10
What the review liked
- ✓Medium stiffness balances easy handling with support, so it isn't fussy about conditions
- ✓Heat moulding the liner gets you close to a custom fit
- ✓The liner is warm
- ✓The asymmetric shell means less pressure from new, and it moulds to your foot with use
What the review found lacking
- —Being an all-rounder, it isn't as sharp as a specialist boot in any one area
