Free ski famous store review! '22 season recommended latest boots | SKI SHOP VAIL

"SKI SHOP VAIL" is famous as a ski pro shop that focuses on freeriding. The high-quality selection by the discerning staff with expertise and experience on snow has gained a lot of trust from many users. Among them, this season, store manager Ikeda put all his effort into carefully selecting the boots that he would like to recommend the most.

BOOTS SELECT 5

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① Any situation with this pair!

FULLTILT｜B&E PRO Ratings and Reviews

HENRIK HARLAUT & PHIL CASABON'S PRO MODEL

FT boots are a good match for those who are looking for boots that are easy to move around their ankles during freestyle. Very popular in Vail.

Among them, this B/E has a very beautiful design and is gaining popularity. It's a signature model of PHIL CASABON and HENRIK HARLAUT, so it's a custom design, but it's chosen by people who are particular about design. As for hardness, FT's most standard Flex90 boots. The inner has a strong molding force, so it is surprisingly firm without being too soft. Like the FT, the ankle is easy to use, making it a very suitable model for freestyle. There is also a small size for ladies from 23.5 cm.

Of course, wire-type boots are also good, but if you use only wires, they will be a little tight and tight. Compared to that, the buckle-and-wire hybrid boots are slightly wider and looser, so even people who don't like narrow boots can wear them easily. In terms of holding feeling, the molding power of the inner is very high, so if you don't have very thin feet, I think you can match it.

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Those who want boots suitable for freestyle come to the store aiming for FT. VAIL handles a lot of FT boots. I don't think there are many shops that have such a full lineup of FT! However, the size is already running out due to its popularity, so if you are looking for FT, please come early. The manufacturer has announced that the FT will end at the end of this season, so if you want to wear this style of FT, now is the time!

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(2) Edge grip and operability comparable to alpine boots

Evaluation and review of the TECNICA｜COCHISE series

The Cochise series has been reborn this season. The fit is good, of course, but it's lighter than before. Also, as a big change, the walk mode has a lock function. There are times, not limited to manufacturers, that the shoe becomes loose and goes into walk mode while skiing. You can rest assured that locking will prevent this from happening.

And it can capture the snow well even at high speeds, and has a quality comparable to alpine boots. It has excellent fit and torsional rigidity, so it is especially recommended for those who want slippery and easy-to-move boots. The hardness and weight are different in the series, so you can choose the hardness you need according to your skiing skill, physique, and leg strength level. If you put from 130 to "Team", there are up to 90.

As a point of how to choose in the series, if you want to walk for a long time or enjoy a long hike and enjoy a tour, you want a lightweight type of coach slight, walk mode, but you want to pursue sliding, and you want to step when you speed up. 130, 120 if you want boots that are easy to transmit power.

The sole standard is Gripwalk, so you can wear most of the slopes, so I think these boots are good for people who want to use them on slopes with just one pair. I think that around 110 is good because I think that it can be used by intermediate and advanced people with ordinary basics.

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③ For those who want a high hold feeling but also want lightness

ATOMIC HAWX ULTRA XTD 130 CT GW evaluation and review

Alpine maker ATOMIC boots. 26cm and 1580g, very light weight. A new inner called MIMIC inner has changed since last year. Supportive thermomoldable material on the ankle, heel and tongue creates a thermo liner that closely conforms to the shape of the foot.

The shell can also be thermoformed, so even if it looks a little narrow, the boot can be adjusted to fit a wide range of people. If you have a wider width, use "PRIME", and if you have a slightly narrower width, use "ULTRA". It's been a very popular continuation model for the last few years. Perfect for those who are particular about holding their ankles, or those who want a light boot that emphasizes gliding.

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④ A pair with high customer satisfaction and perfection that can be enjoyed from BC to the slopes

K2 | MINDBENDER series evaluation and review

This is a continuation model from last year. It sold well last year and is selling well this year as well. I think the reason for its popularity is that it is comfortable to wear and the opening is made of soft material, so it is easy to put your feet in. Both the inner and the shell can be thermoformed. It's nice to be able to relax if you want to wear it loosely. Compared to other brands, the area around the arch of the foot is a little looser, so it's easier for people with flat feet in Japan.

Although it is light, it has sufficient rigidity and can handle everything from ice to powder without problems. As a result, I think that it is a series with a high degree of perfection and customer satisfaction as a model that can be enjoyed without stress from BC to the slopes.

There are quite a few people who use it as a board for ski slopes instead of alpine sole. People who want comfortable boots when going skiing with their family, and people who not only go backcountry but also play in the snow with their children on the slopes choose these boots. In other words, you can easily use it according to your style.

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⑤ Excellent walking performance. Good footing and improved gliding performance

Evaluation and review of the SCARPA | MAESTRALE series

This season, the series has changed a bit. Until now, the walk mode system used in the Maestrare XT, which was the high-end model of the Maestrale, has now been adopted for the Maestrale series, and it is now possible to hold it firmly, giving me a sense of security. is increasing.

It is 27 cm and 1420 g, which is very light, and SCARPA is originally a manufacturer of mountain shoes, and is characterized by its high walking performance. Vibram sole is attached to the sole, but it has the advantage of being very easy to grip. Highly recommended for those who travel.

The only thing you have to be careful about is that it's not a grip walk, so if you have a tour compatible binding, you can use it, but you can't use a non-tour compatible binding, so be careful. Tighten the inner well. Even if you have never tried SCARPA before, if you are interested in boots for tours, please try them.

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summary

The key to choosing boots is first and foremost to clarify your skating orientation and purpose. Do you want to freestyle, tour, or just ski on the slopes? On top of that, we will narrow down the options according to what you want to focus on, such as hardness (flex), holdability, weight and comfort, and whether a wider last width is better depending on your foot shape. Of course, there are also design and brand preferences. The 5 models introduced this time are all very popular models with excellent performance. Please make your request as soon as possible!

VAIL's ONLINE SHOP provides more detailed information on boots, so please take a look at that as well. Of course, if you come to our store in Kanda, our experienced staff will be happy to discuss anything with you, so please come and visit us!

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Tel: 03-5577-6411
(Business) Weekdays 11:30-20:00
and holidays 10:30-20:00

[Brands handled]
Atomic, Salomon, Majesty, K2, Line, Rossignol, Armada, Volkl, Head, Faction, G3, Dinafit, DPS, Moment, FT, Dalbello, Oakley, Smith, Giro, Pock, Hestra, Sweet Protection・Norona ・FW ・Teton Bros ・Patagonia ・Peak Performance ・Many others