Flex: 110
Width: 97mm
Size: 23.5
BSL: 276
Lange's Dual Core technology utilizes a new power injection process allowing two high-grade plastics (PE and PU) to be injected at the exact same time. This process targets different durometers (a measurement of hardness) of plastic into key areas of the boot.
Initial impression: The fit is super snug in the heel pocket and forefoot, yet deceptively roomy over the instep and in the toe box. I was surprised that I could actually buckle over the instep.
The boot comes with the Dual 3D Sport Liner, which is thermo-formable with different densities of foam placed strategically for an ideal fit over the shin, ankle, instep, and toe box. I'm fairly picky about boot liners, and I'm really liking the snug comfort of this liner.
Boot setup: I deal with a leg-length discrepancy, so I really wanted to find a balance that boots without a solid lug can't offer. Everyone likes walk-friendly soles, which is something you tend to give up in a performance boot such as this. But we have the solution: we lowered the boot for my long leg 2 mm, raised the boot for my short leg 4 mm, and installed walk-friendly soles.
Because I inherited my mother's bunion, a bunion punch was in order for my right boot. This punch is particularly interesting because the question has come up among bootfitters: how does a punch hold up with the new Dual Core injection technology? This one is holding quite well so far.
Look for more information as I ski this boot throughout the season.
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