Women who do mostly resort skiing but get the occasional itch to bust out of bounds should take a close look at the Waymaker Carbon 100W or 90W. When you’re in hike mode, their 35o ROM allows for a long stride, and the Live Fit elastic panel on the side allows the foot to move dynamically. When it’s time to turn around and lay down some sweet tracks, the all-PU shell and cuff, reinforced by the Carbon Spine, transmit energy accurately and efficiently.
One nifty feature of the Waymaker Carbon W models is they’re built on a multi-norm chassis that allows the standard, so-called DIN sole to be replaced with either a Walk to Ride (WTR) tread pattern or the full-on touring sole with tech inserts that meets ISO 9523. The beauty of this arrangement is you can buy a boot you’re certain will perform for everyday, in-bounds skiing, then decide how deeply you want to dive into the backcountry pool: all-in, half-and-half, or a quick dip.