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Video: Blister Summit Panel on Ski Boot Design

April 6, 2021March 22, 2021 by Jonathan Ellsworth

In the Blister Summit panel on Ski Boot Design, we talk to three key people in the world of ski boots: Thor Verdonk, global brand director of Lange ski boots; Matt Manser, product manager of Atomic ski boots; and Stefano Mantegazza, product manager of the Tecnica Group. We discuss their design philosophies; whether we should get rid of flex ratings; whether a precise-fitting boot can be a warm boot; the most frustrating trend in ski design today; where the biggest innovations are currently taking place; and more.

2021-2022 Tecnica Cochise 130

January 26, 2021January 22, 2021 by Jonathan Ellsworth

The Tecnica Cochise was one of the first boots designed to offer alpine-boot downhill performance with uphill capability, and they’re overhauling it for 21/22. Check out our First Look & Flash Review to see what they’ve changed and how the new boot compares to the current market.

1-Ski-Boot Quiver: Reviewer Selections (20/21)

December 22, 2020December 18, 2020 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Check out Part Two of our reviewers' 1-boot-quiver selections, with additions from Paul Forward & Eric Freson

Luke Koppa reviews the Atomic Hawx Prime XTD 130 for Blister

2021-2022 Atomic Hawx Prime XTD 130

December 10, 2021August 11, 2020 by Luke Koppa

This spring and summer, we used the new Atomic Hawx Prime XTD 130 for everything from steep, icy couloirs to pow laps to backcountry booter sessions, and think many people should have this AT boot on their radar. Check out our full review and Deep Dive comparisons.

Luke Koppa reviews the Dalbello Lupo Pro HD for Blister in Crested Butte, Colorado

2021-2022 Dalbello Lupo Pro HD

December 10, 2021April 28, 2020 by Luke Koppa

We’ve now put more than 60 days in Dalbello’s Lupo Pro HD, and tried it with a variety of tongue & liner combinations. Check out our full review for an in-depth look at the boot, how it compares to a variety of other touring and alpine boots, and who we think would most appreciate it.

Drew Kelly reviews the K2 Recon Pro for Blister

2020-2021 K2 Recon Pro

April 24, 2020April 22, 2020 by Drew Kelly

We've seen a lot of companies making lighter and lighter alpine boots over the past few years, but that category hadn't extended past the 130-flex realm. That changes for 20/21 with the introduction of the K2 Recon Pro — a lightweight boot with a stated flex of 140 and several unique features. Check out our First Look.

Paul Forward reviews the Dynafit Hoji Free for Blister

2021-2022 Dynafit Hoji Free

December 10, 2021April 10, 2020 by Paul Forward

This year we spent time in the Dynafit Hoji Free, the stiffest boot in the Hoji series, and think its blend of uphill mobility and downhill power may be unrivaled. But there's more to it than that — check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons.

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Lange XT3 130 for Blister

2021-2022 Lange XT3 130

December 10, 2021March 19, 2020 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Lange’s XT series of boots have been staples in the “freeride touring” category for many years now, and Lange is overhauling the lineup for 20/21. Check out our First Look & Flash Review of the new XT3 130.

Paul Forward reviews the Atomic Backland Carbon for BLISTER

2021-2022 Atomic Backland Carbon

December 10, 2021January 26, 2020 by Paul Forward

Reviewer Paul Forward has spent this season touring in the overhauled Atomic Backland Carbon, and you can now check out his full review of this lightweight AT boot.

Jonathan Ellsworth & Eric Freson review the Salomon S/Max 130 and Salomon S/Max 130 Carbon for Blister

2021-2022 Salomon S/Max 130 and S/Max 130 Carbon

July 18, 2022December 1, 2019 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Blister reviewer, Eric Freson, spent most of last season skiing the Salomon S/Max 130 & S/Max 130 Carbon, and he offers his take on the two boots, how they differ, and where he thinks they excel.

David Steele reviews the Dynafit TLT Speedfit boot for Blister

2020-2021 Dynafit TLT Speedfit Boot

December 16, 2020October 22, 2019 by David Steele

More people are skinning uphill at ski areas and touring "on-piste," So Dynafit developed the TLT Speedfit specifically for "on-piste tours." Check out our full review of the boot (including whether we think you can also get away using it for backcountry touring).

Luke Koppa reviews the Salomon S/Pro 130 for Blister

2021-2022 Salomon S/Pro 130

December 10, 2021May 13, 2019 by Luke Koppa

The Salomon X Pro line is reportedly the best-selling line of ski boots in the world. For 19/20, they're replacing the X Pro with the brand-new S/Pro series. Check out our measured specs, fit notes, and initial impressions of the S/Pro 130.

Cy Whitling reviews the Roxa R3 130 T.I. for Blister

2021-2022 Roxa R3 130 T.I.

December 10, 2021March 13, 2019 by Cy Whitling

The Roxa R3 130 was a pretty good AT boot, but we think the updated 19/20 version is a great one. If you’re looking for a boot that you can use inbounds and in the backcountry, the new R3 130 is worth a look.

Luke Koppa reviews the 19/20 Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD 130 for Blister

2019-2020 Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD 130

February 26, 2019 by Luke Koppa

Atomic is making some key updates to their Hawx Ultra XTD line of AT boots for 19/20. Check out our measured specs, fit notes, and initial impressions.

Luke Koppa reviews the Nordica Strider 120 DYN for Blister

2020-2021 Nordica Strider 120 DYN

December 16, 2020February 22, 2019 by Luke Koppa

We’ve now spent over 120 days in Nordica’s 50/50 boot, the Strider 120, and we think it’s a very good option for those looking for a legit 120-flex boot that they’ll use inside and outside of the resort.

Kara Williard reviews the Nordica Promachine 115 W for Blister.

2021-2022 Nordica Promachine 115 W

December 10, 2021February 19, 2019 by Kara Williard

This year Nordica released the Promachine 115 W, which is reportedly one of the stiffest women's-specific boots on the market. Check out our full review to see how it compares to other women's boots, as well as some of the stiffer unisex boots on the market.