The good news is that the best ski boots of 2012 are the best yet! From added flex to fully-customised shells and liners, this season’s boots embrace the best ski-boot technologies in the market.
With brands refining existing models and adding pioneering new designs all the time, it’s sometimes easy to miss the latest developments. So if you need new boots for your skiing holidays this winter then look no further.
Best ski boots of 2012
So, instead of making do with your old pair, here’s a taste of some of the best on the market…and with boots always, always try before you buy!
FULL TILT
A new name on the market but one that stems from years of experience. Full Tilt reintroduces the original Raichle ski-boot with ground-breaking new designs, including the DROP KICK – a park boot with an ultra-light shell and flexing tongue; the MARY JANE – a warm and comfortable women’s boot built for the progressive skier with wider feet; and the GROWTH SPURT – perfect for next year’s skiing holidays, it’s an expandable children’s boot that grows three sizes as foot-size increases!
FISCHER
Launching a boot-fitting process that is set to redefine the industry, Fischer’s pioneering vacuum boot fit system offers fully customised ski boots that can be moulded to the shape of your foot in 20 minutes, by measuring, heating and then cooling the entire boot. Brand new for this season, the FISCHER VACUUM is already receiving rave reviews.
ATOMIC
Following the success of their Live Fit ski boot technology last season, Atomic take their big buckles, elastic zones and oversized power straps to another level for 2012, introducing boots that offer maximum support without crushing the foot by using a flexible outer shell. New for 2012, the LF 120 is a top of the range all-mountain boot for advanced and aggressive skiers, with the LF 90 available for women.
ROSSIGNOL
The Electra range have been designed with advanced, all-mountain skiers in mind, to allow aggressive yet comfortable skiing.
New for 2012, the ELECTRA SENSOR3 100, is a women’s boot that incorporates Rossignol’s Feminine Intuitive technology (F.I.T.), features an upper cuff cut specifically for the female foot and calf shape, and is finished with an appealing ‘touch me’ liner.
DALBELLO
Developing their distinctive three-piece fit, the Italians have launched an outstanding freestyle/freeride boot for 2012. THE BOSS is a powerful and responsive boot, that’s as comfortable in the park as it is doing cliff-drops. Definitively one of the best ski boots of 2012.
THE BOSS controls heel lift, gives supportive flex, absorbs hard landings, holds well under high speed carves and is finished with inverted toe buckles for more comfortable jibbing in the park. The perfect boots for Italy ski holidays.
LANGE
Hailed as having the best boot fit in the history of Lange, the SUPER BLASTER 2012 maximises comfort and stability, with plenty of flex, attention to pressure point reduction and articulated ankle pockets.
The SUPER BLASTER also incorporates Lange’s Control Fit liner technology to give a comfortable yet high-performance fit.
We hope you found this guide to the best ski boots of 2012 useful. Checkout our other skiing gear articles for more equipment advice.
