2018-2019 Dynafit Hoji Pro Tour
We now have around 30 days in Dynafit's new touring boot, the Hoji Pro Tour, and here you can check out our updated review.
View Article2019-2020 Dalbello Lupo Pro HD
Dalbello is introducing a brand-new boot to their touring-friendly Lupo line next year. The new Lupo Pro HD packs uphill-oriented features into a burly package, and you can check out our measured...
View Article2019-2020 Dynafit TLT Speedfit Boot
More people are skinning uphill at ski areas and touring "on-piste," So Dynafit developed the TLT Speedfit specifically for "on-piste tours." Check out our full review of the boot (including whether we...
View Article2019-2020 Salomon S/Max 130 and S/Max 130 Carbon
Blister reviewer, Eric Freson, spent most of last season skiing the Salomon S/Max 130 & S/Max 130 Carbon, and he offers his take on the two boots, how they differ, and where he thinks they excel.
View Article2019-2020 Atomic Backland Carbon
This year Atomic overhauled their very good lightweight Backland touring boots, and the updates appear to address the biggest issues with the old versions. Check out our First Look of the new Backland...
View Article2020-2021 Lange XT3 130
Lange’s XT series of boots have been staples in the “freeride touring” category for many years now, and Lange is overhauling the lineup for 20/21. Check out our First Look & Flash Review of the new...
View Article2020-2021 Atomic Hawx Prime XTD 130
For 20/21 Atomic is taking their excellent Hawx Ultra XTD touring boots and making them in a higher-volume last. Check out our First Look & Flash Review of the Hawx Prime XTD 130.
View Article2020-2021 Dynafit Hoji Free
This year we spent time in the Dynafit Hoji Free, the stiffest boot in the Hoji series, and think its blend of uphill mobility and downhill power may be unrivaled. But there's more to it than that —...
View Article2020-2021 K2 Recon Pro
We've seen a lot of companies making lighter and lighter alpine boots over the past few years, but that category hadn't extended past the 130-flex realm. That changes for 20/21 with the introduction of...
View Article1-Ski-Boot Quiver: Reviewer Selections (20/21)
Check out Part Two of our reviewers' 1-boot-quiver selections, with additions from Paul Forward & Eric Freson
View Article2021-2022 Tecnica Cochise 130
The Tecnica Cochise was one of the first boots designed to offer alpine-boot downhill performance with uphill capability, and they’re overhauling it for 21/22. Check out our First Look & Flash...
View ArticleVideo: Blister Summit Panel on Ski Boot Design
In the Blister Summit panel on Ski Boot Design, we talk to three key people in the world of ski boots: Thor Verdonk, global brand director of Lange ski boots; Matt Manser, product manager of Atomic ski...
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Tecnica Announces New Sub-1000-g Zero G Peak Boots
Tecnica Zero G Peak Carbon Today Tecnica made an announcement many people had been waiting for — Tecnica is entering the (very) lightweight touring boot cat … The post Tecnica Announces New Sub-1000-g...
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SCARPA Announces New 4-Quattro Boot Collection
SCARPA 4-Quattro XT Today we got the official announcement about SCARPA’s new line of more alpine-oriented boots that they teased back when they announced B … The post SCARPA Announces New 4-Quattro...
View Article2022-2023 Salomon S/Lab MTN Summit
Boot: 2022-2023 Salomon S/Lab MTN Summit Stated Flex: 120 Available Sizes: 22.5-30.5 (Note: all top-end boot models from Salomon for 22/23 will be available w … The post 2022-2023 Salomon S/Lab MTN...
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Rossignol Announces 22/23 Sender & Rallybird Skis & HI-SPEED Boots
2022-2023 Rossignol Rallybird 104 Ti, 102, 92 (photo by Jackson Bradshaw) Rossignol recently announced some changes and new products for their 2022-2023 lin … The post Rossignol Announces 22/23 Sender...
View Article2022-2023 Head Formula RS 130 and Head Formula 130
Boots: 2022-2023 Head Formula RS 130 and Head Formula 130 Stated Flex: 130 (adjustable to 140 with Flex-Tuning) Available Sizes: 25.0-30.5 Stated Last (size 2 … The post 2022-2023 Head Formula RS 130...
View Article2022-2023 Tecnica Cochise Pro W
Boot: 2022-2023 Tecnica Cochise Pro W DYN GW Days Tested: 30 Test Locations: Mt. Crested Butte, Colorado Stated Flex: 120 Available Sizes: 22.5-27.5 Stated Last … The post 2022-2023 Tecnica Cochise...
View Article2022-2023 Tecnica Mach1 MV 130 & Mach1 LV 130
Boot: 2022-2023 Tecnica Mach1 MV 130 TD Test Locations: Mt. Crested Butte, Breckenridge, & Keystone, Colorado Days Skied: ~120 (pair 1); ~90 (pair 2) Stat … The post 2022-2023 Tecnica Mach1 MV 130...
View Article2022-2023 Atomic Redster CS 130
Boot: 2022-2023 Atomic Redster CS 130 Stated Flex: 130, can be stiffened via 2nd Power Shift Screw Available Sizes: 23.5-29.5 Stated Last (size 26.5): 96 mm St … The post 2022-2023 Atomic Redster CS...
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