Ski Boots

Blister reviews the Nordica Promachine 3 130 S.

2026-2027 Nordica Promachine 3 130 S

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The Promachine series has been a staple in Nordica’s alpine ski boot lineup for many years now. Today, Nordica revealed the latest generation of this low-volume boot collection, and they’re calling it a “ground-up evolution.” Here are the details.

Flash Review: 26/27 Salomon S/Pro Alpha C BOA 115 W

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The new S/Pro Alpha C BOA 115 W promises a lot on paper, but what about on snow? Here are our initial thoughts, including how it compares to Salomon’s S/Pro Race 110.

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Blister reviews the Salomon S/Pro Alpha C BOA 115 W GW.

2026-2027 Salomon S/Pro Alpha C BOA 115 W

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Salomon’s new alpine boots are quite different from most of the other options on the market. Here are all the details on the new S/Pro Alpha C BOA collection, and the stiffest women’s model, the S/Pro Alpha C BOA 115 W.
Blister reviews the Salomon S/Pro Alpha C BOA 130.

2026-2027 Salomon S/Pro Alpha C BOA 130

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Today, Salomon revealed their newest collection of alpine ski boots, and they’re far from conventional. Here are all the details on the new S/Pro Alpha C BOA boots as a whole, and the stiffest men’s model, the S/Pro Alpha C BOA 130.

Flash Review: 26/27 Salomon S/Pro Alpha C BOA 130

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We’ve had multiple reviewers testing Salomon’s new flagship alpine boot — and A/B testing it against its most direct competitor. Here’s what has stood out so far.

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2025-2026 K2 Cortex 140 Zonal BOA

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K2’s new Cortex collection represents a very significant change to their ski boot lineup, and after many days with the flagship Cortex 140, we’re excited about it. Here’s our Full Review.
Luke Koppa reviews the Atomic Hawx Prime XTD 130 BOA for Blister

Flash Review: 25/26 Atomic Hawx Prime XTD 130 BOA

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Several of our reviewers have become big fans of Atomic’s low-volume Hawx boots, but what about the roomier ‘Prime’ version? Here are Luke Koppa’s initial thoughts on the freeride-touring Hawx Prime XTD 130 BOA.

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Paul Forward reviews the Dynafit Ridge Pro ski boot for Blister

2025-2026 Dynafit Ridge Pro Ski Boot

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The Ridge Pro is the latest collab between Dynafit and Eric ‘Hoji’ Hjorleifson, and it’s proven to offer a really impressive blend of uphill efficiency and downhill capability — but there are some caveats to consider. Check out our Full Review for the whole story.
Blister reviews the La Sportiva Sender

Flash Review: 25/26 La Sportiva Sender

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The Sender is a new freeride-touring boot from La Sportiva, and it’s proven to be an interesting option during our initial testing. Here’s what we’ve learned so far.

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2024-2025 Scarpa Maestrale RS

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Scarpa’s Maestrale boots have been ubiquitous in the touring category for many years now — and for good reason. But Scarpa hasn’t been afraid to refine these boots over the years, and we’ve spent the past couple of seasons testing the latest iteration. Here’s our Full Review.
Blister reviews the Head Kaliber 130 MV BOA2 ski boots

Flash Review: 25/26 Head Kaliber 130 MV BOA2

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We’ve been logging time in the Kaliber 130 BOA2 and have started to learn some things about this new boot and the dual-BOA system in general.

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Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Atomic Remedy 130 for Blister

2025-2026 Atomic Remedy 130

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A number of freeride & freestyle skiers have long opted for modified racing boots because of their precise fit and strong downhill performance. Now, Atomic has launched a race-inspired boot with a freeski-focus: the Atomic Remedy 130. Here are the details.
Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Atomic Remedy 130 for Blister

Flash Review: 25/26 Atomic Remedy 130

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We've been spending time in Atomic's new Remedy 130 and comparing it to the boot it evolved from, the Redster CS 130. Here are our main takeaways so far.

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Kara Williard reviews the Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD 115 BOA W for Blister

Flash Review: 24/25 Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD 115 BOA W

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One of our reviewers is prepping for multiple trips with plenty of both lift-accessed and human-powered skiing, and she’s been testing a handful of boots to figure out which to bring with. Here are her initial thoughts on one of them, Atomic’s latest Hawx Ultra XTD 115 BOA W.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Phaenom FS 01 120 for Blister

2024-2025 phaenom fs 01 120

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New ski boot brands are notable in themselves, and Phaenom made their debut in the category even more intriguing by offering a range of “hybrid cabrio” boots with lots of unique features. But how do they actually perform? Here’s our Full Review.
Paul Forward reviews the v2 Tecnica Zero G Tour Pro for Blister

2024-2025 Tecnica Zero G Tour Pro

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Since its introduction, the Zero G Tour Pro has been one of the most impressive touring boots we’ve tested, but Tecnica updated it this season. So, did they manage to improve upon an already excellent design? Here's our Full Review.
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