2010/2011 Ski Boots

Atomic offers excellent race boot technology in many models and is rampant on the World Cup circuit. The numerous series they have include RT (many models), M Tech, B Tech, Hawk, Live Fit, Tracker more in their junior models. They may have more models and colors than any manufacturer today at over 50.

Black Diamond offers alpine ski boots this year based off of many features of the telemark boots they have made previously.

Dalbello is dabbling in all types of fits and flexes now. Their Racing and Freeride ski boot options called the Scorpion models are narrow to medium with their SR 150 World Cup at 95mm, and the SR 130, SF 130 GRIP, SR 110 and SF 110 GRIP all available in a 98mm width.

The Fischer company makes all of its ski boots with their SOMA-TEC stance; basically working with the anatomical opinion of people being duck-footed and possibly helping us ski more comfortably in that stance.

Full Tilt adds a lot of color and flair to this year's line of ski boots. The Seth Morrison Pro Model from Full Tilt is undoubtedly the coolest looking ski boot except for the boots that are are custom painted.

Head is adding ski boot models and attempting to grow their influence. They have continued to sign very high profile skiers to their team and have good podium placement. They have the Raptor, Dream, Vector I Type and Edge series to look through with about 40 models.

Top of the line product is what the Lange ski boot company offers. In all models and throughout the entire line they have dedicated performance first.

Lange has announced a new shell shape this year in the R series, which was created after scanning 20,000 skiers.

Nordica has many series of ski boots, totaling over 40 models. It depends on the type of shop and where you are for which models you will see.

Nordica ski boot series include the Dobermann, Hot Rod, Speedmachine, Big Mountain Freeride, Freeride, Sport Performance, Dobermann Junior Race and Hot Rod Junior Freeride options.

Rossignol has the Radical, Pro, Sensor, Exalt, Xena and Junior ski boot series with over 25 models to look at. Most of these boots keep the same flex rating as the model name.

Their race version is pure and narrow the Radical R2006 WC (160) is the actual world cup race boot, and in 92mm width will need custom fitting. There are different flexes available depending on the level of plastic chosen.

Salomon has ski boots for all levels of skiers and has great athletes to aid in their design. They continue to offer a wider forefoot race series with their Advanced Shell Technology and the Custom Fit concept.

Scarpa has entered the alpine ski boot market with aggressive boots and positive features. The Mobe is 125 flex in a 100mm width with a new walk mode, multi binding adaptability and very lightweight.

Tecnica has many series and over 40 models of ski boots. They have the Inferno, Dragon, Phoenix, Mega and Agent series for men and the ladies specific Viva series with many models. The Viva Inferno Crush (100) and the Viva Inferno Fling (90) are the top female options from Tecnica and are 98 mm wide.