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...
K2 deserves a lot of credit for resisting the temptation to re-invent the alpine ski boot. Not that they didn’t do their due diligence and re-think the requirements, but their thinking led them back to a fresh take on some well-established concepts. The Spyne 130,...
The key features of the new QST Pro W family read like a litany of what women want: lightweight, warmth, convenience and custom-fit capability. That’s it’s also easy to walk in, whether it’s around the base area or across a ridge line, is a bonus. Most women who...
High performance female skiers with narrow feet haven’t had a lot of options; now the Hawx Ultra W gives them a cornucopia of options in a single shell. Even if the skier never changes the flex or forward lean, never heats the customizable shell or even the moldable...
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...
