Ski Boots
At Blister Summit 2024, we got a state of the union on the present and future of ski boot design from 3 people with a wealth of experience in this world: Eric “Hoji” Hjorleifson, Matt Manser, and Greg Klein. They cover everything from the reception and performance of BOA boots to Hoji’s new Dynafit Ridge Pro boot; cold feet (literal & metaphorical…), and much more.
2024-2025 Lange Shadow 130 LV & Shadow 130 MV
Lange says their new Shadow boots offer “more power with less effort” via their unique shell design, and after logging more than 100 days in the Shadow 130 LV & MV, our reviewers have a LOT to say about them. Check out what might be our longest, most in-depth boot review for the whole story.
24/25 Fischer RC4 Pro MV DYN BOA Zipfit
Fischer is adding a new model to their high-end RC4 Pro line, and this one has tech inserts for touring — but no walk mode. Check out Paul Forward's initial impressions.
Dynastar, Lange, & Look Announce 24/25 Skis, Ski Boots, & Bindings
For the 24/25 season, we’re getting a lot of new products from Dynastar, Lange, & Look — including several new skis, a whole new RS boot collection, and a new Look Pivot 2.0 binding. Check out the details.
23/24 Dynafit Tigard 130 Boot
This season, Dynafit launched a new 130-flex AT boot that was pretty different for the brand — 2-piece overlap construction, GripWalk soles, and 4 buckles. Eric Freson has been spending a lot of time with it in the backcountry this season — check out his initial thoughts.
Dynafit & Hoji Release New Ridge AT Boots
Dynafit and master-gear-tinkerer, Eric “Hoji” Hjorleifson, have been toiling away on another new ski-touring boot design, and the Dynafit Ridge series is the result. Here’s the rundown on these new lightweight AT boots.
Head & Tyrolia Announce New 24/25 Touring Skis, Boots, Bindings, & More
In a big announcement, Head & Tyrolia have revealed their expansive 24/25 line of touring-specific gear, including brand-new collections of skis, boots, bindings, & more. Here are the details for Head’s new Crux product lineup and Tyrolia’s new Almonte bindings.
Tecnica Announces New 24/25 Zero G Tour Boots
Tecnica just announced that they’re updating their longstanding (and already very impressive) Zero G Tour ski boots. So, what’s changed? Here are all the details.
23/24 Kästle K130P LV
We've been testing the stiffest boot in Kästle's line of "performance" ski boots — here are our initial impressions.
Ski Boots: How to EASILY Put On & Take Off | Video
In this Blister “How To” video, Blister editor & Masterfit-Certified Bootfttter, Kara Williard, demonstrates how to effortlessly put on and take off ski boots. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned skier, learning these simple steps can save you time, spare you frustration, and improve the performance and longevity of your boots.
2023-2024 Kästle K130P LV
Kästle is new to the alpine boot market, and we have the K130P LV in for long-term testing. Check out our First Look for all the initial details.
2023-2024 Tecnica Zero G Peak Carbon
Despite it being Tecnica's first foray into the 1-kg class of touring boots, the Zero G Peak Carbon is an extremely impressive product. Check out our full review to learn more, including how it compares to several other boots in its class.
23/24 Lange Shadow 115 LV W
We’ve been testing Lange’s stiffest women-specific boot in their all-new Shadow series, the Shadow 115 LV W. Check out our initial impressions.
2023-2024 Lange Shadow 115 LV W
For 23/24, Lange introduced their new alpine boot lineup – the Shadow series. Check out our First Look for all the details on the stiffest women-specific option, the Shadow 115 LV W.
23/24 Fischer RC4 Pro LV
We've been spending time in Fischer's new 140-flex boot — check out our initial impressions, including comparisons to the Lange Shadow, Tecnica Mach1, and the RC4 Pro MV BOA.
Flash Review: Luke’s Opening Day Gear: Rossignol Forza, Lange Shadow, Rab Vapour-Rise, & Anon Goggles
We're back on snow! And in this special opening-day Flash Review, Luke Koppa shares some thoughts on the Rossignol Forza 70D V-Ti, Lange Shadow 130 LV, Rab Vapour-Rise Summit Jacket, & Anon M5 goggle.
Phaenom Footwear Announces Limited Drop of New Ski Boots
phaenom footwear, the newest and most nebulous ski boot company to hit the market, has announced a limited drop of their first collection of ski boots. Here are the details.
23/24 Scarpa Maestrale RS
Update 11.6.23: We're skiing again! Check out Dylan Wood's thoughts after he got his chance to try the updated Scarpa Maestrale RS.
2023-2024 Nordica Dobermann 5 S
Here are our measured specs, photos, and a quick rundown of Nordica’s race-inspired boot, the Dobermann 5 S, as well as details about the entire 5th generation of the Dobermann lineup.
23/24 Atomic Skis & Boots | Blister Summit 2023 Video
We discuss Atomic's updated “Bent” ski collection; Chris Benchetler’s new role as Creative Director at Atomic; how they’ve evaluated & decreased the environmental impact of their skis; implementing the BOA Fit System into their ski boots; the brand-new Backland XTD boots, and more.