New boot for me driving directional skis sub ~100mm & racers: Salomon X Pro 130
Now this is a 100mm boot with a stout 130 flex.
Some cool features include a flex booster adjustment, custom fit liner & replacement sole blocks. Interesting/ key is that where other boots replace the lifters, Salomon chooses to replace the entire toe/heel compartment. This may be important to you if you swap skis/bindings on a regular basis or walk a bunch. I went ahead & got a spare set of toes & heels as I frequently trash mine hiking, demoing & generally chasing the kids.
I’m told, @Guy in Shorts has been in this boot for years- I take that as a solid recommendation.
One of the limitations of this model is that it does not currently have a GripWalk option & I have been unsuccessful locating touring pads from a couple years ago when they were based on WTR technology. They exist but I can’t seem to find them in the States.
*this product was supplied to the ExoticSkis test crew by Salomon. Most of the testers are in the 98mm X Max, like @Eric Edelstein, yet I’ve got wider feet & was able to go down to a 24 shell in these.
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