2025 Mens Mid Volume Ski Boot Comparison

Which of these options have a flat sole available rather than WTR? I have a bunch of skis and some have WTR bindings and some have older bindings

One of the best boot comparisons I've seen. very informative - Well done. I ski in an old pair of the Mach 130 MV and always ski with the bottom 2 buckles undone as even the slightest pressure cuts off the blood flow. It's also hard on my shins after a few days of skiing and have put up with these issues as I love the performance when skiing aggressively. Are the new Mach 130s the same fit as the old boots? What would your recommendation be for short wider feet, but with good performance? It would be great to learn more about how custom footbeds work with these boots. Thanks again.

Great comparison guys! I was wondering if we could hear your thoughts on the shadow 120 MV vs 130 MV as a bigger guy. Worried about the 130 being too stiff and 120 being too soft.

Agree with you about the technica 130. I never had Shin pain in 40 Years of skiing until I bought this boot. It fits my foot better than any boot I've ever owned. And the quality is great, but I really am not fond of the flex. I like to ski a lot of bumps and I don't think that it was my best option in retrospect. I think being only 5 foot 5 in 160 lb is also working against me in this boot. I don't have any race experience. Im just a strong recreational skier. I was enamored with the high quality liner. And great fit. It does work really well when I'm carving fast turns, but it's not great when I'm looking for side hits or skiing trees and bumps

Typical race geeks, no 3 piece boots. Sucks to be them.

Thank you for the info. Boots are tough for skiers. Some people go for comfort and others performance. I like performance boots but I have a wide foot (EE) with a high arch so good performance ski boots have been getting better (more HV options among boot manufacturers). I'm currently in a Scarpa Maestrale XT that I use for both resort and back country skiing. I have looked at the Tecnica Mach One 130 HV or Cochise 130 HV as a viable replacement but would appreciate recommendations from the experts who know many manufacturers nuances.

Very informative video on boots. I learned a lot of general info I will take with me when I’m looking for boots….much appreciated!

Is the generous length of the Fischer specific to the MV, or does the RC4 130 LV also have a longer toe box? Are there other LV boots with a longer toe box?

Excellent job really getting into the boots. Learned some new things here!

Another superb video - thanks - these comparisons are so VALUABLE and I learn so much. Hope you all do a similar comparison with the HV boots! Thanks again!

I ruptured my Achilles almost two years ago and it left my injured lower leg atrophied and weak when compared to my uninjured leg. I get pretty intense pain along the lateral muscles of my calf. I’m currently wearing Nordica HF Elite rear entry boots, as they were easier for me to step into. But I’m wondering if the amount of flex is contributing to the pain in my lower leg. Have you guys had anyone with Achilles injuries find boots that work well for them? I’m looking for recommendations. Thanks.

Guy's a few mistakes on the Fischer: Correct me if I'm wrong but my understanding of it is that the Mango color Fischer RC4 Pro Boa DYN (Dynafit tech binding toe compatible), boot seen in this video's clog is made of Fischer Vacuum plastic which is moldable, perhaps not the same as a Salomon or Atomic but heat moldable nonetheless. As far as fit and function, I can't comment on that one. I have only tried the Yellow colored Fischer RC4 Pro Boa which uses a different plastic of which I am told by a highly regarded boot fitter can take a punch for some work but is not considered heat moldable, certainly not in the same way as the Mango RC4 Pro Boa DYN, Salomon, Atomic or Tecnica . I compared the RC4 Pro Boa Zipfit shell to the Salomon S/Pro Supra Boa and the RC4 is a much closer fit everywhere where it matters, heel instep perimeter , mid foot yet has a much welcomed great anatomically shaped toe box across the width of the toes. Also compared it to S/Pro Alpha and ifor my foot I would say it is a happy middle ground between too small for the non masochist and too volumes would work for a few days then too big in no time as the liner packs in. For my foot shape. As far as the Flex of the Yellow RC4 Pro Boa Zip, I'll refer you to the review on SkiTalk dot com as I've yet to ski the boot.
You do have me slightly curious about the Nordica Speedmachine BOA however if it fits anything like the non-Boa Speedmachine it'll be a bucket on my foot as is the current non-Boa version. Too volumes HIP, too much void space above my instep, big across the mid foot and pointy across the width ofthe ends of the toes, squeezing my toes together, something that bothers me a lot and both the S/Pro Supra Boa and RC4 Pro Boa Zip got right for me.
And Lastly thank you for putting the manufacture Flex #'s and characteristics into some kind of perspective across the various brands. Well done,. Thank you for putting together the video,. if I were located in Boston Mass area you'd have a new customer for sure. :)

nice video, would love to see a comparison of 50/50 boots!

You're supposed to put all ski boots on with the liner first, then stepping into the shell, but that's especially true with ZipFit. When you're putting on the Fischer with the ZipFit, you absolutely shouldn't try to put it on with the liner already in the boot. ZipFit is such an upgrade to ski boots and, in my opinion, should be mandatory equipment for any serious skier.

Just want to clear something up….low volume, medium volume, and high volume are just referring to last width? (Basic example, LV 98, MV 100, and HV 102) Or, does volume also include instep height and heel width, the 3d area of the foot? Thanks!

The S/Pro Supra 130 shell is actually really good and quite stiff, it's just the liner that's a bit meh. I now ski a Zipfit Worldup Sidewinder liner in it, really good combination.
Also tried the bright yellow RC4 Pro MV Zipfit (without tech-inserts), but that one is waaay to soft. Felt more like a 100 than 140 flex.
Hawx Ultra Xtd 130 BOA could be a good option for people looking for a stiff high performance BOA boot. Not suitable for my high-volume feet though, it was like stepping into an unmodified plug/raceboot.

just a question, what boot would u racomend to someone who skied into a lange rs130 world cup for a long time and now wants something more confortable but with a similar performance?

I’m 20 years old, I’ve been skiing for about 12 years now, I do touring in a Scarpa F1 which is a 95 flex and an older Rossignol 110 model boot at resorts. I’m looking to upgrade to a 130 flex but I am not sure what brand and model to go with. I’m looking at the Atomic Hawx and the Lange Shadow but I am not sure if I want to spend over $1,000 on a 130 flex when it is my first time going over 110. I’m looking for a more performance based boot, so I’m considering the MACH1’s but the shin pain does worry me. If I am going for a more performance based boot but still want some comfort, is the Salomon S/PRO BOA 130 a valid option or should I take my chances with the MACH1’s? Also, how big of a difference will a 4 buckle boot be compared to a BOA system one?

I'm a pretty light guy @ 70kg (~155lb) 5'11. I'm an intermediate - advanced skier looking to get further into bigger lines in the sidecountry. I had a really hard time pushing in a 90 flex rental boot last season and want something much firmer and more connected to the ski - will a 130 boot feel too stiff?

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Do you guys have a 2025 Men's High Volume Ski Boot Comparison?