Salomon MTN Lab
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91
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Fit / Comfort
8
Lightweight
8
Power
9
Walk-ability
7
Versatility
9
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Two buckles and powerstrap keep things simple
Flex consistency is strong and smooth
Great weight to performance ratio
Clean design
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Walk mode could have a broader forward range
98 mm last is limiting
Not for hard charging inbounds use
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Scarpa Freedom RS 130
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90
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Fit / Comfort
8
Lightweight
8
Power
7
Walk-ability
9
Versatility
8
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Intuition Tongue Liner shaves weight and is comfortable and warm
Walk mode is best in class
Versatility—the boot has function and purpose in most skiing objectives
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Dialing in the forward lean takes a tool and figuring out
Not sold on the “130” flex
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Dalbello Lupo Ti
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88
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Fit / Comfort
8
Lightweight
6
Power
9
Walk-ability
7
Versatility
8
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Overlap Intuition Liner—light, stiff and warm
Tech fittings allow more opportunities to reach backcountry stashes
Two stiffness tongues
Heel retention buckle
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Heavy in spite of the Intuition liner
Walk mode provides modest range—fine for short tours
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MSRP
$950.00
BEST DEAL
N/A
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Dynafit Khion Carbon
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87
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Fit / Comfort
7
Lightweight
7
Power
8
Walk-ability
8
Versatility
7
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Downhill performance
Flex consistency
Walk mode and spine
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Buckles are fussy
Boa closure is busy
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Fischer TransAlp TS Vacuum
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86
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Fit / Comfort
7
Lightweight
9
Power
7
Walk-ability
7
Versatility
6
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Out of box comfort is stellar
Super nimbleness of foot
Clean design albeit a little antiquated
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Pretty soft under the hood
Liner is stock
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Scott Superguide Carbon
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86
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Fit / Comfort
8
Lightweight
8
Power
6
Walk-ability
7
Versatility
7
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Out of box comfort
Ergonomic & high cuff
One of the lightest four-buckle boots on the market
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Pretty soft under the hood
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Rossignol Alltrack Pro 130
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85
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Fit / Comfort
8
Lightweight
6
Power
8
Walk-ability
6
Versatility
7
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Available with DIN or Walk-to-Ride soles
The progressive flex offers legitimate power transmission
Two last widths offer wide appeal
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Liner adds to the boots already dense nature
No tech fittings
Walk mode is not ideal
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Tecnica Cochise Pro
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85
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Fit / Comfort
8
Lightweight
6
Power
8
Walk-ability
6
Versatility
7
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Liner is cozy, stiff and warm
Versatile w/ optional tech fittings & lug soles
Dynamic Powerstrap buckle offers quick up/down transition
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Heavy with the posh liner
Modest walk mode range
Upright stance
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Lange XT 130
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84
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Fit / Comfort
8
Lightweight
7
Power
6
Walk-ability
6
Versatility
7
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Very smooth and consistent flex on the down
Clean design and appearance
Robust rubber sole/tip and tail attachments
Redesigned toebox and instep
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Warm temps seriously affect the fore/aft stiffness
Walk mode is sufficient but not generous
No tech fittings
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