Best Ski Boots Of 2025 For All-Mountain Powder & More

[@StartCodonUST]

Zipfit is great, but it won't necessarily change the flex of a shell. It just offers the ability to fine-tune the closeness of the fit of the liner by being able to add or remove the cork filler. But having a perfectly-fitting liner arguably will make a bigger difference than how stiff the shell is. Replacing old packed-out liners with a Zipfit is a game-changer. Glad it was mentioned in the Fischer overview that more weight in a boot is not a bad thing, especially when the priority is performance. Light weight is not typically the most important attribute in a boot. Arguably the flex pattern, the temperature stability, and durability are all more important than weight. There's a reason that race boots are thicker and heavier. But other attributes are much harder to judge as a customer in a room-temperature shop. I have BOA on my cycling shoes, but I'm glad that Fischer's low-volume boots still come with buckles instead of BOA (it's a shame Backcountry doesn't carry any LV Fischers). As someone with a low volume foot who has never had the kinds of foot pain or circulation issues that folks with a higher instep do, I really can't see myself spending $50 extra for a latching mechanism that doesn't fundamentally affect performance, comfort, or ease of use for me. I set my lower buckles so it requires barely any effort to latch anyway. I really hope BOA doesn't become the default.

[@SkylarRace]

Salomon Shift Alpha 130 paired with their new purple QST 98 would look so good. The Fischer RC4 Pro MV is a 100 mm last though not 96 like you say in the video. It's the LV version that's 96 mm.

[@blade1535]

Lange boots seem to fit my foot well and work very well. I’ve had three pairs and can say that they’ve never let me down and always performed well.

[@Benzknees]

How is an all-mountain boot different from a piste boot, if they don'f have a walk mode?

[@willbutterfield8177]

RC4 MV BOA is certainly not a race boot, but merely one carrying the race product range title. Gripwalk soles arent compatible with a proper race ski Lugs are not a FIS compliant 43MM height. No racers are using BOA (Yet) The MV shell is a 100mm, even the LV shell is a 96mm so not a true race boot FIscher RC4 RD boots are their race boots, utilising a 92mm Last

[@bearclaw5115]

You cover the Lange Shadow and don't even mention it's top new feature (dual pivot cuff)? Pretty bad presentation here.

[@kendallzylstra5957]

I want that shift alpha boot from Salomon

[@berrybeastjdb]

Remember for those reading this- THE BEST BOOT FOR YOU IS THE ONE THAT FITS BEST. The best option is to see a bootfitter, next best is to go to a big box store and try a bunch on, and finally if neither is an option then measure your own foot and order a few boots that should fit you, then return the ones you dont end up going with. Couple other thoughts- These categories need a rework. The "Powder" category should have been freeride, and the freeride category should have been 50/50 or sidecountry. Nice boots showcased and it does seem like the reviewers have got a good grasp on what they are discussing.

[@bearclaw5115]

Going to a boot fitter is best as you say. 2nd strat is not so good. Most people don't know how to pick a ski boot, often buying too large for perceived comfort when trying it on. Go to a shop and have the boot customized for your foot.