Recommended ski boots | 2023-24 season attention! 16 Pairs of Boots with 'Highly Rated' Reviews in the Pro Shop

The pro shop is very helpful in choosing new gear. The pro shop's advice is persuasive because it is possible to compare and evaluate products from multiple perspectives by integrating a wealth of accumulated knowledge and user feedback. The choice of boots is so important that it is said that "If you change your boots, your slip will change." '23-24 season, what are the excellent ski boots selected by the pro shop as "highly rated"?

TECNICA｜COCHISE 130 DYN GW

A model that combines the rigidity of alpine boots with the comfort of walking.

◆ Official HP / https://www.tecnica-group.com/

Ski boots with particularly excellent gliding performance among boots compatible with tech binding. Combining the rigidity of an alpine boot with the comfort of walking with a hike mode, the heat moldable shell and inner provide a high fit, and you are looking for a highly versatile boot that can be used both on the slopes and in the backcountry. Recommended for those who are in the backcountry and those who want to skate powerfully in the backcountry.

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K2｜DIVERGE SC

The all-round boot for those who want to do it all

◆ Official HP / https://k2snow.com/ja-jp

An all-round boot for those who want to do everything from slopes, parks and backcountry.

Boots with walk mode have concerns about distortion and twisting of the upper and lower when stepping on with force, but this DIVERGE SC can be used without problems as if it were a normal boot without walk mode. It is also good that the tongue can be removed during long hikes to make the boots lighter. When the tongue is removed, the range of motion of the ankle increases and you can walk like a normal shoe. If you want to transfer power to the board, jump, or go backcountry, these boots are for you.

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ATOMIC | HAWX ULTRA XTD 130 BOA® GW

the popular model equipped with ®

◆ Official HP / https://atomicsnow.jp/

The buckle of the lower shell has been changed to the BOA® system, and the fit can be adjusted freely by turning the dial, giving a better overall fit than the buckle type, and making it easier to put on and take off the boots

. . In addition, although the weight is slightly increased, the shell material has been changed to PU from this season, and the stickiness at the time of gliding has been improved, and a smoother and more aggressive gliding feeling can be obtained. HAWX ULTRA XTD is a popular model for backcountry skiers who are looking for a good balance between lightness and fit, wide range of motion in walk mode, and how to walk and glide firmly. It has been further upgraded.

You can get a feeling of fit that you have never experienced before.

By adopting the ® instead of the conventional buckle type lower shell BOA® be tightened or released by pulling the dial, but the system used in this boot can be tightened and loosened by rotating the dial in reverse. Fine adjustment is now possible.

From last year's model, the shell material has changed to a sticky PU material. Although the weight has increased slightly since its release, the inner material has become more sturdy, the fit has improved, and the shell has become more sticky, making it more rigid. You can choose from two types of the same shell, the BOA type and the conventional 4-buckle type. I'd like you to wear it at the store and compare it.

So many good points! Very well made boots considering the weight

Here are some highlights of
the HAWX ULTRA XTD 130 BOA ® ・Two types of last width can be selected.
Equipped with Memory Fit, you can choose between 98mm and 100mm last widths, so you can choose the one that suits your foot shape before processing. 98mm has a low volume overall, so it's for skiers who want a tight fit and people who don't have a lot of leg volume.
Thermoforming can be done in a short time, and you can easily obtain the best fit. The cant is also on the foot during thermoforming. Partial molding and remolding are also possible. ・Lightweight!
・The range of motion in hike mode is wide, and is it a sneaker?
The more you think, the easier it is to walk and the less tired you are. Excellent mobility. ・Because of 4 buckles, the ride performance is very high.
In this way, considering the weight, I think it's a very well made boot.

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K2｜METHOD

Easy to put on and take off and walk, perfect for skiers making their free ski debut

◆ Official HP / https://k2snow.com/ja-jp

Anyway, we want you to start skiing freely, so METHOD for skiers making their debut in free skiing★. Easy to put on and take off and walk, it is gentle for entry-level skiers, and you won't think that ski boots are a hassle. Boots that will snuggle up to anyone.

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K2｜METHOD PRO

Boots with all the elements to convey creative ideas to skiing

◆ Official HP / https://k2snow.com/ja-jp

If you want to enjoy skiing freely, the recommended boots are here! Stability, operability, lightness, and comfort are the most important points for boots that convey creative ideas to skiing. We recommend METHOD PRO, which has all these features.

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K2｜MINDBENDER 120

Boots that are the first to say, "I'll buy these boots!"

◆ Official HP / https://k2snow.com/ja-jp

The important thing about boots is that there is no stress.

The last width is LV (98 mm), but the rounded shell makes it difficult to hit and has a good fit. The sticky shell material and the shape around the ankle make it easy to put on and take off even when it's cold. The sticky shell makes it easy to use your ankles, allowing you to move your body easily and give you a good gliding feeling with good control. The forward tilt angle can be adjusted from 10° to 17° with the walk mode parts and the rear spoiler, allowing you to set the position to your liking.

The range of motion in walk mode is as wide as 50°, and the range of motion in the forward direction is wide, so it is easy to hike up even on steep climbs. However, since the range of motion is too wide, the 2nd and 3rd buckles will interfere, and although it will not break, the catch screw of the 2nd buckle will loosen and fly off, so be careful. Tighten it occasionally. The shell can be thermoformed, so the fitting is perfect.

It weighs 1675g (catalog notation) and is light, making it a strong ally for BC skiers. Flex 120 is neither too hard nor too soft and is easy to use. We recommend a flex that suits most people, but choose according to your physique and level. The height of the total score is the famous boot of "selling". MINDBENDER is the first pair of boots that people say to me, ``I will buy these boots,'' when they try them on in stores.

Both the inner shell and the inner shell can be thermoformed to suit a variety of foot shapes.

It is very easy to put on and take off the boots without stress. The width is also wide, so you can slide comfortably all day. The rigidity of the boot is also high, so the sliding performance is also good. Both the inner shell and the inner shell can be thermoformed, making the boot suitable for customers with a wide range of foot shapes.

Recommended for those with wide feet who don't want to throw away slipping or climbing.

Recommended for those who like both sliding and climbing, those with wide feet, and those who want to wear loose fitting shoes.
It is also characterized by a relatively movable range even in walk mode with the 3rd and 4th buckles tightened. A locking function has been added to the switch lever to walk mode from the '23-24 model. Also, from 2023-24, the BOA type joins the Mind Bender series. It is easy to fine-tune the tightness, so it is recommended for those who want to make adjustments easily.

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K2｜MINDBENDER 120 BOA®

The concept of LAST WIDTH is gone! God correspondence from people with low insteps to high people!

◆ Official HP / https://k2snow.com/ja-jp

New model MINDBENDER BOA ® series. The low shell BOA ® system provides a more wrap-around fit than the conventional 4-buckle type. Unlike snowboard boots, the BOA ® can be undone one frame at a time, so it's okay if you tighten them too much. this BOA® , it can be said that the concept of LAST WIDTH has disappeared, just a perfect fit for people with narrow to wide feet.

God correspondence from people with low instep to high people. There are two types of insole heel cushions with different hardness, and you can replace them with your favorite type. With the 130 flex, the inner is also a ®

There is no doubt that you can enjoy skiing comfortably without discomfort on your feet!

The BOA system has been adopted for the popular model MINDBENDER series!
The BOA system allows for fine-tuning and a more personalized fit. It is also possible to heat mold the inner shell! There is no doubt that you can enjoy skiing comfortably without discomfort on your feet!

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K2 | RECON 120 BOA®

Best-selling boots with well-established last shape, lightness and fit

◆ Official HP / https://k2snow.com/ja-jp

® for the 2023-24 season , making them even more attractive! know BOA ® ® ® used in these alpine ski boots is a system called BOA H+i1, which is completely brand new. system.

Specifically, its performance is that by finding a point that can be tightened more evenly than the conventional two buckles, the forefoot is efficiently held, resulting in heel and ankle hold. It's getting stronger too.

According to BOA, the long-awaited release will take place after 5 years of development by BOA itself and 2 years of development with a brand partner. The RECON120 is a best-selling boot with a well-established last shape, lightness, and fit, and has been highly evaluated in the freeski category. Personally, I think the greatest advantage of these boots is that they are developed based on FREESKI and FREERUN, not RACE or DEMO, as the basic concept!

Great for those who suffer from selfish feet that are wide and tend to float.

I have wide feet and my heels tend to float, but the K2 boots didn't stress about the width and the heel hold was excellent. In addition to that, BOA® allows you to make finer adjustments to the tightness than ever before, so I would definitely recommend these boots to anyone who has similar concerns.

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K2｜REVOLVE PRO

The original 3-piece boot recommended for free skiers as well as women and middle-aged and older skiers

◆ Official HP / https://k2snow.com/ja-jp

A classic boot that doesn't need to be explained anymore.
The brand was changed from FT to K2 from the 2022-23 season, and if we go back even further, it is the original 3-piece boot that was the Raichel or Kneissl brand.

Softness and the direction in which the knee bends are effective for freeskiing.
The inner is a thermoformed type, so the fit is good. And lightweight! Easy to put on and take off, it is recommended not only for free skiers, but also for female skiers and middle-aged and older skiers. It is a boot that you can enjoy skiing comfortably with very few troubles. *It is essential to mold the inner at a specialty shop!

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LANGE｜RS110 SC

Although it is a basic/competition type boot, the high performance shines as a ski boot

◆ Official HP / https://rossignol.co.jp/

Skiing is a sport that enjoys "sliding", and you want to choose good boots to enjoy skiing.
RS110 SC is a basic/competition boot. But it's still a good boot! The high fit, high holdability, and high power transmission are high performance ski boots. I think this also works for free skiing. The flex is 110, which is a little stiff for free skiing, but it is recommended for freeride skiers, basic skiers, and competitive skiers!

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SALOMON｜S/PRO SUPRA BOA® series

Achieves fit and hold performance that could not be obtained with a buckle

◆ Official HP / https://salomon.jp/

® finally been adopted for ski boots, and it is a recommended model, including the degree of attention.
SALOMON's S/PRO SUPRA BOA ® 120, K2 / RECON BOA ® series, Atomic / HAWX ULTRA XTD BOA ® series, Fischer / RC4 PRO MV, etc. By designing the shell exclusively for each manufacturer's BOA ® , the buckle can be obtained. It provides a fit and hold performance that was not there before.

As the shell continues to get lighter, I'm looking forward to the season in ski boots with even more comfort and performance thanks to BOA®

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SALOMON ｜S PRO ALPHA series

The new standard for lightweight and highly rigid freeride boots!

◆ Official HP / https://salomon.jp/

Good ankle hold By changing the mounting position of the second buckle, the ankle holding power has been greatly improved.

The hold around the Achilles tendon is also good, so there is no stress about the heel floating. It can be said that it is a new standard for freeride boots that are lightweight but have high rigidity like alpine competition boots. Equipped with a custom shell Thermoforming can be done in a short time, making it easy to get the best fit. The cant also conforms to the foot during thermoforming. It is a model that can be partially formed and reshaped.

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DYNAFIT｜ TIGARD 110 BOOT UNI

Finally a 2-piece 4-buckle and definitely the centerpiece of the '23-24 FREESKI boot!

◆ Official HP / https://rexxam.com/dynafit/

2-piece 4-buckle boots have finally been released from DYNAFIT, the pioneer of the TECH system!
Originating in mountain racing, it is still the number one brand in the field, but in the recent BC boom, the tour model incorporating that know-how gained popularity and played a role in sparking the boom.
After that, many Alpine brands entered this category!

Models with increased sliding potential have become popular, and 2-piece 4-buckle tech boots have become mainstream, matching user preferences. Of course, because it is a legendary brand Dynafit, it has a special and unique mechanism.
WALKFREE system devised by "HOJI Rock" professional rider "Eric Hjorleifson"! An epoch-making system that opens and closes the 3.4th buckle, power band, and upper cuff at once by simply turning the heel lever ON/OFF! Definitely the highlight of the FREESKI boots for the 2024 season! !

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NORDICA｜UNLIMITED LT 130 DYN

Realizes a sense of hold that wraps around your feet without breaking the original boot shape!

◆ Official HP / https://www.tecnica-group.com/

All-mountain touring boots [UNLIMITED] announced a new mold from this season.
By tightening the wire with a buckle, the lower shell realizes a feeling of holding that wraps around the foot without breaking the original shape of the boot. It feels like you are wearing alpine boots. The range of motion in WALK mode is over 60 degrees! The shell material is 1,480g (26.5cm) with one leg using gluamide, which is lightweight!

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NORDICA｜UNLIMITED 130 DYN

Strongly recommended finish for basic and racing skiers

◆ Official HP / https://www.tecnica-group.com/

The UNLIMITED LT130 weighs 1680g in the catalog, and among the 4-buckle boots and the current model, isn't it the lightest among the long touring and climbing specifications?

However, the material is glyamide, a lightweight resin. It is undeniable that the innerwear may be a little unsatisfactory for users who have a strong sense of slipperiness with light innerwear. Conversely, it is a boot with considerable fighting power for users who are looking for a boot that is as light and slippery as possible. From this point of view, I recommend UNLIMITED 130DYN. It is a fairly light specification even with the manufacturer's notation of 1680g. The inner is also a cork inner and the rigidity is perfect. The boots themselves have a firm feel to them, and I have the impression that these boots are highly recommended for basic and racing skiers.

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SCOTT｜VOODOO NTN

First of all, it is good to be able to ski firmly with these boots

◆ Official HP / https://www.scott-sports.com/jp/ja/

It's not too sensitive to the left and right when turning, but the bend of the bellows isn't too hard, and it's easy to get into the knees, so I think it's good to be able to ski firmly with these boots first.
First, telemark boots. While it has a firm hold, it is easy to use the inner foot in turns without being too sensitive to the left and right directions. The bellows is not too hard, making it easy to take a firm telemark position and leading to stable gliding. First of all, I want to make a solid telemark turn with these boots.

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