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Comparing Ski Boots for Men

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Price $559.96 at Evo
Compare at 3 sellers		$399.98 at Backcountry
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Compare at 2 sellers		$349.98 at Backcountry
Compare at 2 sellers		$975 List
$639.96 at Amazon
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Pros Easy to customize, stiff consistent flex, quick-release cam power strap, very warmComfortable walk mode, stiff consistent flex, sturdy constructionComfortable, cork liner, Grip Walk outsolesComfortable, easy instep, variable last ideal for larger feetComfortable, consistent flex, Grip Walk outsoles
Cons Expensive, requires a strong, aggressive skierSmall switch on locking mechanism, heavy, expensiveExpensive, velcro power strapSoft flex, low performanceLower performing, not much for extra features
Bottom Line When you want a boot that can drive any ski in any condition, look no furtherA comfortable medium-fit boot made from strong materials that can master the front and backcountry with smile-inducing controlOustanding comfort supplied by a cork and EVA foam liner in a high-performing polyurethane shell makes this one of the most comfortable boots we've testedThis comfortable boot is easy to get on and off with plenty of room and variability for most foot shapesThese boots offer consistent and progressive flex for the advancing skier looking to step into a top-notch alpine boot
Rating Categories Tecnica Mach1 MV 130 Tecnica Cochise 130... Nordica Speedmachin... Dalbello Panterra 1... Atomic Hawx Prime 1...
Comfort (30%)
8.0
8.0
9.0
8.0
7.0
Performance (30%)
9.0
9.0
8.0
6.0
7.0
Materials & Durability (20%)
9.0
8.0
8.0
7.0
8.0
Warmth (10%)
7.0
8.0
8.0
8.0
7.0
Features (10%)
8.0
8.0
7.0
8.0
5.0
Specs Tecnica Mach1 MV 130 Tecnica Cochise 130... Nordica Speedmachin... Dalbello Panterra 1... Atomic Hawx Prime 1...
Available Widths LV (98mm)
MV (100mm)
HV (103mm)		 99mm only Promachine (98mm)
Speedmachine (100mm)
Sportmachine (102mm)		 100-102mm (variable) Hawx Ultra (98mm)
Hawx Prime (100mm)
Hawx Magna (102mm)
Available Flexes 110, 120, 130 110, 120, 130 80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 130 90, 100, 120, 130 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 130
What We Tested MV (100mm)
130 Flex		 99mm
130 Flex		 Speedmachine (100 mm)
130 Flex		 100-102mm (variable)
130 Flex		 Hawx Prime (100mm)
130 Flex
Walk Mode? No Yes No Yes No
Number of Buckles 4 4 4 4 4
Buckles Microadjustable? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Weight (per boot, size 27.5) 4 lb 3 oz 4 lb 2 oz 4 lb 2 oz 3 lb 12 oz 4 lb
Boot Sole Length (size 27.5) 315 mm 315 mm 315 mm 318 mm 315 mm
Liner Thermo-Moldable? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Binding Compatibility Gripwalk/Alpine DYN/Gripwalk Gripwalk/Alpine Gripwalk/Alpine Gripwalk/Alpine
Shell Material PU PU/PP PU DB Hyperlite PU