12/25/2023 0 Comments Solomon xwave![]() I suspect they will be more comfortable than my bedroom slippers once that I do. The stiffness and transmission of movement to the ski is perfect for my ability level, which is probably upper intermediate. I am a 41 year old skier and expect these boots to see me through the end of my skiing career. On my first trip with these boots, I spent the first three days working out the proper buckle adjustments. That’s a really critical process with these boots. Once I found the right settings (on the fourth day), they were as close to actually being comfortable as a ski boot can get. I found that the buckles did not need to be torqued down at all - the natural fit of the boot made it snug all around without me having to use the buckles to pull them tight. In fact, if anything, the custom form fitting of these boots discourages you from cranking the buckles down, because it puts too much pressure on your foot - there''s simply not that much play inside the boot. My feet are wide in the toes, and I have a slightly high arch. That has always been a problem for me in ski boots. But Salomon boots have a nice wide toe box, and this particular pair has enough fine adjustment ability to get a comfortable fit, even over the tops of my feet where I usually have problems. The boots are nice and stiff, so they give you good response and control of the skis. On really cold days, I could do with a little more insulation than these boots provide, but it is at least adequate.Salomon’s new S/Pro 120 has been my go-to ski boot this season, and it’s been a blast to say the least. I’ve skied the S/Pro with several different skis and in a variety of snow conditions over the 30-something days I’ve spent on the mountain this year. From deep powder on my 120 mm-waist skis to ripping groomers on my narrower all-mountain sticks, I’ve sampled a bit of everything in my S/Pro ski boots. Product Overview The 2020 Salomon S/Pro 120. Image courtesy of Salomon.īefore we get too far into how the S/Pro performs, let’s talk about how Salomon arrived at their current design of the S/Pro. To start, Salomon assessed the best features of their popular X/Pro boot. The custom shell, liner design, and buckle arrangement were adapted to the wider S/Pro design. Next, Salomon scanned the feet of over 5,000 skiers across Europe and North America. The accumulated design based on these scans is meant to accommodate a wide variety of foot shapes. Top Scores Closure System 4.0, Forward Flex 3.9, Skiing Comfort 3.In fact, Salomon boasts that this boot will fit 70% of Western populations, with only slight modifications required. Wax found it “highly sensitive, without the onerous fit of a race boot.” Con Cuff rises high on leg. ![]() “This one could put us out of business,” joked master bootfitter Denis. ![]() The 3-D instep buckle does a great job of personalizing fit, and the liner earned high marks for comfort. Like the Falcon/Scarlet, the XWave/Rush shell is softened on the lateral (outside) wall in a way that makes it less precise, so the inside ski feathers more easily. Those who are a little more laid back favored the ゚ber-comfy XWave/Rush, feeling the tradeoff in power was acceptable. Testers who are fit and aggressive liked the Falcon’s hair-trigger response and vacuum-packed fit. Pro Chocolate or vanilla? The Falcon/Scarlet (see above) and the XWave/Rush finished with similarly high scores the choice is a matter of taste. Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! ![]()
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