The Nordica GPX 95 W has many of the same high-end features as the company’s men’s GTX boots, including customizable cork liners and shock-absorbing footbeds, but they are anatomically designed to fit a women’s foot. The 95 and 105 flex are geared more toward expert skiers, which is clear in the way they ride—fluid, decisive, all drive and no play. They rallied on groomers but you really had to push hard to get them to flex in moguls. The liner—cushy, warm, and inviting—was the only part of this boot that felt soft and feminine.

Versatility

This is an inbounds-only boot. And it really is suited best for smooth, fluid skiing. It’ll float through powder and crush all-mountain terrain just fine, but you’ll want to be doing your wall-sits pre-season in order to have the leg strength to drive this boot. 

Liner 

The Primaloft-stuffed liners in the GPX boot not only keep your feet warm, they’ll also keep them dry, thanks to Primaloft’s moisture-wicking properties. Our testers with sweaty feet were thankful for this. Plus, the boots come with Nordica’s Cork Fit Technology, which can be heat-molded for a custom fit as many times as you want.

Drawbacks

Women trying this boot on in the store may flinch at the narrow fit and stiff shell, but trust us: They excel on the mountain and they soften over time. Wide-footed gals should probably look elsewhere.