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Salomon Just Blew Up Traditional Ski Boot Design

The S/Pro Alpha C BOA's unique design reinvents how alpine boots flex and transfer power.

Jenny Wiegand

Published Jan 13, 2026

The Future of Ski Boots

Dual Dial BOA® Alpine Ski Boots are ushering in a new era of better fit and performance

BOA

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Bye, Bye Buckles—3 Big Brands Add BOA to Ski Boot Cuffs This Season

Nordica, K2, and Salomon release ski boots featuring BOA on the cuff (and the lower shell) on some of their flagship models.

Kimberly Beekman

Updated Jul 11, 2025

High Performance Boots

Our ‘Best in Test’ Boot Just Got a Major Overhaul to Improve Fit

Tecnica's redesigned flagship Mach1 LV ski boot promises to fit more skiers.

Kimberly Beekman

Updated Jan 29, 2025

First Look: BOA Technology Arrives for Alpine Ski Boots

The new, ski-specific BOA Fit System delivers scientifically backed benefits of improved fit and performance

BOA Technology

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Review: 2024 K2 Anthem 115 BOA

If you’ve never found a boot that fits well out of the box, try this one on for size

Jake Stern

Published Sep 8, 2023

High Performance Boots

Review: 2024 Tecnica Mach1 MV 115 W

With a wider last, the highly popular Mach1 will now suit a wider range of ladies

Jake Stern

Published Sep 6, 2023

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Review: 2024 Lange Shadow 130 LV

This boot has some fancy new tech that translates to powerful energy transfer to your skis

Jake Stern

Published Sep 6, 2023

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Review: 2024 Fischer RC4 Pro MV

If you fancy yourself a World Cup-level skier, this new high-performance boot is for you

Jake Stern

Published Sep 6, 2023

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Review: 2024 Nordica Dobermann 5 S

This high-performance boot was designed to drive skis into trenches on hard snow

Jake Stern

Published Sep 6, 2023

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Review: 2024 Salomon S/Pro Supra BOA 105 W

Skiers with wider feet will appreciate this new BOA option

Jake Stern

Published Sep 6, 2023

First Look: Rossignol’s Newest Performance Boots for Men and Women

The all-new on-piste, high-performance ski boots from Rossignol are built for the most demanding skiers

Rossignol

High Performance Boots

2023 Salomon S/Pro Alpha 120 EL Review

If you liked the Salomon S/Max, wait till you step into this new boot

Jake Stern

Published Aug 30, 2022

High Performance Boots

2023 Lange RS 130 LV Review

This high performance ski boot is for those who refuse to sacrifice control for comfort

Jake Stern

Published Aug 30, 2022

High Performance Boots

2023 Nordica Sportmachine 3 130 Review

With this boot, advanced and expert skiers with a wider foot no longer have to sacrifice performance for fit

Jake Stern

Published Aug 30, 2022

High Performance Boots

K2 Recon/Anthem Pro (2021)

2021 All-Mountain Resort Boot Review

The Editors

Published Oct 2, 2020

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The Best Women's High-Performance Ski Boots of the Year

Shaped for a woman's without any performance comprise, these are the stiffest, burliest, tightest-fitting boots available for strong skiers who demand the best.

The Editors

Updated Dec 4, 2024

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The 6 Best Men's High-Performance Ski Boots of the Year

Time to buzz the tower, Maverick? Note: SKI takes no responsibility for anyone who rides into The Danger Zone in these boots, no matter how many times Kenny Loggins insists on taking you there.

The Editors

Updated Dec 4, 2024