You missed the central selling point of the Rossignol Vizion Ski Boot. It has their new step-in design. This will be a game changer when I'm standing at the back of my car in 20 degree weather trying to get my boots on or off while my fingers go numb.
I was about to say the same thing... really calls into question whether these guys actually know what they're promoting at all.... I mean, that was THE selling point of this boot - the patent pending third buckle when released opens the whole boot up almost like a rear entry boot so you can get the boot on hands-free.
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.
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.
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.
@@bearclaw5115 People online acting like everyone needs to go to a bootfitter and not even being willing to talk about other options. Like it or not the majority of people will get their boots through other means. Meet people where they are, and dont make a sport that is tough to get into even tougher.
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.
I ski the Shadow 130 - it is a great boot for carving also. Lots of power in the boot to drive the ski. Hated the original liner. Went to an after market liner. Double hinge design just works.
What boot would you recommend for very athletic Senior Intermediate skier in Big Sky Mt who has narrow flat feet, but wide ankle bones? Prefer lighter weight boots.
We recommend you try on some boots at our Bozeman store if you can! One of our Gearheads will be able to measure your foot and make their best recommendation. If you're shopping online, we recommend this Atomic boot because it's narrow but you can heat mold the shell to accommodate your ankle bones: www.backcountry.com/atomic-hawx-prime-120-s-boa-gw-ski-boot-2025
@@stickgs Because I would recommend buckles if your slopes are more icy. I race in the east and used to in the west so my opinion can be a little bit to hard on the boa but honestly they need re adjustment every run for a lot of people and I know of one case that the person fall at pretty slow speed and broke the boa(not demonstrative of all the boots of course). I would probably go for a buckle boot and instead of paying more for a boa would go to a boot fitter. I can guarantee you that is worth all the money(I’m not rich at all) and go to one that does race fitting(no snowboard/park boy grinding your boot because they will fuck it up).
@@SegmentationFault67 The only place I ski is in Big Sky Mt which is out West. Mostly groomers and some off poste but probably 80/20 groomers to off piste..
Why does this guy talk about the Rossignol Vizion and say "no walk mode" multiple times and doesn't even mention the 3rd buckle that opens the cuff? Really makes me question if he knows anything about the "best boots" of the year.
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
When he said race boot, I was like wtf is he talking about. The marketing towards BOA is so insane, saying that a BOA boot is a good fit for carving is a huge error.
@@SegmentationFault67the huge error is said that you can do carving only with a race boot, i have used the wcr3 in the past 3 season and now i can tell you that you can also carving with the boa boot, if you doing race competition its another thing (from Italy)
@@Alessandromarangoni123 can you make pizza with a 0000 flour? Yes, can you carve a 100 width ski, yes too. I’m not saying that is not possible to carv with this boots, I’m saying that other options are better. And an RC4 or 3 like yours are not racing boots like he says in the video, is just a marketing statement.
@@SegmentationFault67my head wcr3 its a race boot 88mm the last on my 24.5 Mdp the thing is that a normal people and ski teacher can’t wear all day long the true trace boot to teach the beginner and that’s why all ski race…commercial boot have the last from 97mm and up, the RC4 boa its a compromise that Fischer have for ex atlete and ski teacher or skier with high level of ski The race boot have a narrow last but the true race boot you must customise from a very good boot fitter for your foot otherwise you will cry like a children after 3 min from your car the important thing for this tipe of boot is the instep that change a lot from one maker to the other one. Next week will start the session in Cervinia and i will let you know how the Fischer rc4 pro boa are good because yesterday I had buy one and the first impression is very good my foot its perfect in it with of course i made some modification like take off the grip walk and add an ISO sole for fit on my Fischer RC4 CT with Z17th binding,plus the booster
You missed the central selling point of the Rossignol Vizion Ski Boot. It has their new step-in design. This will be a game changer when I'm standing at the back of my car in 20 degree weather trying to get my boots on or off while my fingers go numb.
I was about to say the same thing... really calls into question whether these guys actually know what they're promoting at all.... I mean, that was THE selling point of this boot - the patent pending third buckle when released opens the whole boot up almost like a rear entry boot so you can get the boot on hands-free.
@@Coconautify Agreed. This review instantly lost credit without mentioning this new feature.
Can't wait to try Dynafit Ridge Pro. Great vid.
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.
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.
Just got a pair, I’m getting in to skiing double blacks, I’m roughly 5,9 140 pounds and got 120 for the flex. Will they treat me well?
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.
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.
@@bearclaw5115 People online acting like everyone needs to go to a bootfitter and not even being willing to talk about other options. Like it or not the majority of people will get their boots through other means. Meet people where they are, and dont make a sport that is tough to get into even tougher.
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.
I ski the Shadow 130 - it is a great boot for carving also. Lots of power in the boot to drive the ski. Hated the original liner. Went to an after market liner. Double hinge design just works.
Dint mention the easy if entry in the Rossi vision , mid entry, really easy to put on. kind of a huge feature and you missed it
How is an all-mountain boot different from a piste boot, if they don'f have a walk mode?
MV 96mm? Fisher must measure feet differently?
What boot would you recommend for very athletic Senior Intermediate skier in Big Sky Mt who has narrow flat feet, but wide ankle bones? Prefer lighter weight boots.
Are you West Coast or East Coast?
We recommend you try on some boots at our Bozeman store if you can! One of our Gearheads will be able to measure your foot and make their best recommendation. If you're shopping online, we recommend this Atomic boot because it's narrow but you can heat mold the shell to accommodate your ankle bones: www.backcountry.com/atomic-hawx-prime-120-s-boa-gw-ski-boot-2025
@@SegmentationFault67 I'm in the Memphis TN area, Right in the middle of the country. Why?
@@stickgs Because I would recommend buckles if your slopes are more icy. I race in the east and used to in the west so my opinion can be a little bit to hard on the boa but honestly they need re adjustment every run for a lot of people and I know of one case that the person fall at pretty slow speed and broke the boa(not demonstrative of all the boots of course). I would probably go for a buckle boot and instead of paying more for a boa would go to a boot fitter. I can guarantee you that is worth all the money(I’m not rich at all) and go to one that does race fitting(no snowboard/park boy grinding your boot because they will fuck it up).
@@SegmentationFault67 The only place I ski is in Big Sky Mt which is out West. Mostly groomers and some off poste but probably 80/20 groomers to off piste..
Why does this guy talk about the Rossignol Vizion and say "no walk mode" multiple times and doesn't even mention the 3rd buckle that opens the cuff? Really makes me question if he knows anything about the "best boots" of the year.
This was moronic, the spine latch also operates as a walk mode so even his statement was wrong, and no mention of the entire reason the boot exists.
I want that shift alpha boot from Salomon
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
When he said race boot, I was like wtf is he talking about. The marketing towards BOA is so insane, saying that a BOA boot is a good fit for carving is a huge error.
@@SegmentationFault67the huge error is said that you can do carving only with a race boot, i have used the wcr3 in the past 3 season and now i can tell you that you can also carving with the boa boot, if you doing race competition its another thing (from Italy)
@@Alessandromarangoni123 can you make pizza with a 0000 flour? Yes, can you carve a 100 width ski, yes too. I’m not saying that is not possible to carv with this boots, I’m saying that other options are better. And an RC4 or 3 like yours are not racing boots like he says in the video, is just a marketing statement.
@@SegmentationFault67my head wcr3 its a race boot 88mm the last on my 24.5 Mdp the thing is that a normal people and ski teacher can’t wear all day long the true trace boot to teach the beginner and that’s why all ski race…commercial boot have the last from 97mm and up, the RC4 boa its a compromise that Fischer have for ex atlete and ski teacher or skier with high level of ski
The race boot have a narrow last but the true race boot you must customise from a very good boot fitter for your foot otherwise you will cry like a children after 3 min from your car the important thing for this tipe of boot is the instep that change a lot from one maker to the other one.
Next week will start the session in Cervinia and i will let you know how the Fischer rc4 pro boa are good because yesterday I had buy one and the first impression is very good my foot its perfect in it with of course i made some modification like take off the grip walk and add an ISO sole for fit on my Fischer RC4 CT with Z17th binding,plus the booster
You cover the Lange Shadow and don't even mention it's top new feature (dual pivot cuff)?
Pretty bad presentation here.
And missed the key advantage of the Rossy Vizion boot as well.... I don't think these guys really wanted to be here quite frankly.
Powder boot?