Boot: 2025-2026 Tecnica Mach1 LV 130 TD2 GW
Stated Flex: 130
Available Sizes: 24–31
Stated Last (size 26.5): 98 mm
Size Tested: 26.5
Stated Boot Sole Length (size 26.5): 305 mm
Blister’s Measured Weight (size 26.5):
- Shells, no Liners (left & right): 1472 & 1469 g
- Liners, no Footbeds: 369 & 375 g
- Shells + Liners = 1841 & 1844 g
- Stock Insoles: 29 g each
- Removable Spoilers:
- 28 g each
- 38 g each (w/ 2nd layer attached)
Additional Specs
Buckles: 4 micro-adjustable (2 upper cuff, 2 lower shell)
Power Strap: 40 mm elastic strap w/ cam-style closure & hook
Shell Materials:
- Cuff: PA
- Lower Shell / Shoe: PU
Stated Forward Lean: TBA
Liner: “Custom Adaptive Shape (C.A.S.)” Liner (heat moldable) w/ adjustable tongue
Soles: GripWalk (ISO 23223), replaceable
Binding Compatibility: GripWalk & “MN” bindings
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Intro
Tecnica recently announced the latest generation of their low-volume all-mountain boots, the Mach1 LV collection, and we discussed the highlights of the announcement in our initial writeup.
Now that we have the new Mach1 LV 130 in hand for long-term testing, we’re adding some of our measured specs and photos here. We’ll continue to test it (and the Mach1 LV 115 W) going forward, so keep an eye out for Flash Reviews.
What Tecnica says about the new Mach1 LV boots:
“Tecnica proudly announces the launch of an all-new Mach1 LV series, improving fit, efficiency, and performance for all-mountain and frontside skiers. Pairing meticulous craftsmanship with insights from athletes and top boot-fitters, the heritage boot brand has raised the bar once again in the advanced to expert low-volume category.
‘Our first goal with this redesign was to remain one of the most precise low volume boots on the market, while improving the skier’s experience from start to finish,’ explained North American Product Manager, Christian Avery. ‘To do that, we made several micro-adjustments to the shape of the shell and liner to make them easier to get in and out of, while still maintaining 98mm through the mid foot.’
The second design goal was to further refine performance and feel – design elements that have long-remained core pillars to Tecnica. To do so, they have introduced a new T-Drive mechanism – the cuff-to-shell interface that improves the boot’s consistency and efficiency, providing skiers with more power, precision and continuous control in all types of snow, temperatures and terrain.”
The Tecnica Mach1 Series & Models
The 25/26 Mach1 LV series includes three men’s boots and three women’s models. Below is the full list, including the available sizes for each model:
- Mach1 LV 130 (size 24–31)
- Mach1 LV 120 (size 24–31)
- Mach1 LV 115 W (size 22–27.5)
- Mach1 LV 110 (size 24–31)
- Mach1 LV 105 W (size 22–27.5)
- Mach1 LV 95 W (size 22–27.5)
Weight (and Comparisons)
Our 25/26 Mach1 LV 130 weighs a bit less than the prior-gen boot, with the new model weighing about 1840 grams per boot for a size 26.5. That puts it on the lighter end of the spectrum for fixed-cuff alpine boots, but there are several comparable boots that are similar in terms of weight.
Here are a number of our measured weights for some comparable boots. For our measured weights, we list the weights of each shell + the weights of each liner, then the total weight of the shells + liners.
K2 Recon 130 LV (26.5): 1276 & 1277 + 369 & 374 = 1645 & 1651 g
K2 Recon Pro (26.5): 1334 & 1328 + 426 & 434 = 1760 & 1762 g
Atomic Hawx Ultra 130 S GW (26.5): 1375 & 1376 + 410 & 413 = 1785 & 1789 g
Salomon S/Pro Alpha 130 (26.5): 1408 & 1417 + 399 & 400 = 1807 & 1817 g
Tecnica Mach1 LV 130 TD2 GW (26.5): 1472 & 1469 + 369 & 375 = 1841 & 1844 g
Nordica Promachine 130 (26.5): 1428 & 1428 + 444 & 445 = 1872 & 1873 g
Dalbello Cabrio LV Free 130 3DWrap (26.5): 1640 & 1640 + 246 & 244 = 1886 & 1884 g
Atomic Hawx Ultra 130 Professional GW (26.5): 1411 & 1415 + 548 & 546 = 1948 & 1961 g
Tecnica Mach1 LV 130 TD (prior-gen) (26.5): 1518 & 1518 + 447 & 450 = 1965 & 1968 g
Lange Shadow 130 LV (26.5): 1560 & 1560 + 415 & 419 = 1975 & 1979 g
Kästle K130P LV (26.5) 1635 & 1635 + 361 & 368 = 1996 & 2003 g
Fischer RC4 Pro LV GW ZF CFC (26.5): 1438 & 1440 + 586 & 586 = 2024 & 2026 g
Head Formula 130 (26.5): 1557 & 1558 + 468 & 470 = 2027 g & 2029 g
Tecnica Mach1 MV 130 TD (26.5): 1541 & 1539 + 491 & 501 = 2032 g & 2040 g
Head Formula RS 130 (26.5): 1587 & 1588 + 466 & 466 = 2052 g & 2053 g
Rossignol Hi-Speed Elite 130 (26.5): 1610 & 1607 + 442 & 446 = 2052 & 2053 g
Phaenom FS 01 120 (26): 1517 & 1512 + 536 & 545 = 2053 & 2057 g
Armada AR ONE 130 MV (26.5): 1649 & 1651 + 444 & 444 = 2093 & 2095 g
Lange RS 130 LV (26.5): 1634 & 1634 + 481 & 489 = 2115 & 2123 g
Fischer RC4 Pro MV GW BOA ZF CFC (26.5): 1554 & 1555 + 605 & 603 = 2170 & 2170 g
Atomic Redster CS 130 (26.5): 1773 & 1778 + 435 & 434 = 2208 & 2212 g
Nordica Dobermann 5 S (26.5) 1811 & 1816 + 491 & 490 = 2302 & 2306 g
Head Raptor WCR 140S (26.5): 1852 & 1849 + 507 & 511 = 2359 & 2360 g
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I am the owner of “Low-Volume feet.” I have been challenged to achieve a good fit without having to add numerous amounts of padding to my boots for most of my life. I have skied in 26.5s(race fit) for many years.Unfortunately, due to Plantar Faciaitis and severely banged toes, I have gone to 27.5s
The point I would like to make is that (even though they offer Low , Med, and Wide boots) every time a boot company “improves the performance of their LOW volume boots” they don’t make them lower volume. Instead, they may INCREASE their boot volume(in the foot area) in the LOW VOLUME model.
The Fischer, Tecnica Mach 1 LV, and Nordica Doberman LV, etc, are all too HIGH VOLUME for my feet. They are 98/99mm in a 26.5 but increase by 2 mm when you move up to a 27.5. I have purchased all theses boots including the Lange Shadow 120 LV which is now a higher volume than RSs or RXs. ( Some of my numbers might not be right on depending on the limited info available from the mfgs.) I do ski in 27.5 Zip Fit liners.( Garas I believe.)
I have tried on the Atomics but they don’t feel that good to me.
This year I purchased the new Lange RS 120 LV, in a 27.5 and have found, with the improvement in the heel and ankle fit, they serve me quite well.
My new Lange RS 120 LVs are still 97mm in the 26.5. I couldn’t find a number for the 27.5 but I would presume wider. My fore foot measures 96mm; rest of my foot is very skinny!! If you are going to produce low volume boots make them low volume; not 1 mm narrower than a medium volume. I know that their are many more Med and Wide feet out there than narrow but we need a good fit as well.
I’ve skied in Langes for many years and have found they fit my foot better than any others. That fit includes the volume, toe box shape, and instep, etc.
I could go to “plug boots,” but that would add a whole new series of fit issues, that I am to old to deal with!!
Thanks for listening!!
What is your mondo size of each foot ?
Hurray, I have the exact same issues and have skied a plug boot most of my life. I am skiing the Shadow 120. Love the boot, but still need 1/2” of padding under the tongue to take up space. A low volume boot should not be more than 96.