OVERVIEW If one were to distill Fischer’s essence, the resulting elixir would be made of equal parts precision and speed. Rigorous quality control is the driving force in the corporate culture, a comforting thought for a brand that also makes components for...
If you’re getting a Fischer boot for the unique properties of its Vacuum Fit, namely the ability to shrink-wrap the shell around the foot, then it only makes sense to start with the narrowest shell you can slide into. This makes the RC4 series of race boots the models...
The new Active Fit Zones (AFZ) liner aims for an out-of-the-box fit that’s so auto-conforming that vacuum-fitting the shell becomes an option that can deferred to some future date. Semi-rigid around the ankle, pliable in the arch area and cushy in the forefoot, the...
If you’re a serious backcountry skier, check out Fischer’s Transalp collection of alpine touring boots. The tipoff that the Ranger isn’t your shoe lies in the sole: the Ranger lacks the tech inserts and rockered, super-grippy soles that are the hallmarks of hiking...
Boots that purport to support an expert lass are often less than advertised, but the one-model collection that is the Trinity 110 Vacuum Full Fit is the undiluted deal. Even if the Trinity didn’t have the remarkable Vacuum Fit embellishment, it would still be a...
