![]() This technology comes from their S/Race, S/Max and S/Pro boots and really works. This is a 3D, shaped insert that maintains the boots stiffness, power and drive, even after the Custom Shell is heat moulded. The clog is a PA (Polyamide) Custom Shell with Salomon’s XECARB composite Coreframe. It’s the only Shift Pro boot that comes with a claw strap all others have a Velcro style power strap. The Shift Pro 130 is the top of the line model, with all the bells and whistles. REVIEW: Salomon Shift Pro 130 AT Salomon Shift Pro 130 AT ski boot It’s not the lightest boot on the market, but at 1,665g in the Shift Pro 130 AT, in a 26.5MP four buckle boot, with a proper liner, it’s still pretty light. ![]() The Shift Pro boots take a lot of the S/Pro’s design and use it to great effect, resulting on a powerful freeride touring boot. You can therefore use these with pure pin bindings and beefier freeride orientated options like the Salomon Shift and Marker Duke PT. The top level boots, so anything with AT at the end of the name, also have pin inserts. You need to ensure your bindings are compatible. SolesĪll of the Shift Pro boots come with Grip Walk soles as standard, giving you a fantastic blend of skiing performance and ease of walking. ![]() Ski boots are definitely one of those items you shouldn’t buy online. Always buy from a professionalĪs always, you have to try the boots on and it’s always better to get them fitted by a professional. Heel hold is also very good, and will work well if you have a defined heel but can’t get along with the really narrow heel pockets of some boots. The fit is very much like the S/Pro, so there’s a good amount of room in the forefoot. This means they accommodate feet that are much broader than the 100mm last. As the shells easily heat mould to your feet, when fitted by a professional boot fitter, you can gain an extra 6mm of room in the forefoot. The Shift Pro boot is a custom shell model (apart from the teen’s version) in a 100 last 100mm width across the forefoot in a size 26.5MP shell. AT = Alpine TouringĪT in any Shift Pro name is just to indicated pin inserts, a feature traditionally found on Alpine Touring boots. There is an 80 flex boot with pin inserts too, but this is aimed at the teen market, hence called the Shift Pro 80T AT. Women can select a 110 and 90 flex boot with pin inserts or an 80 flex without. There are 8 options in the Shift Pro boot line 4 for men, 3 for women and a teen’s option.įor men, there’s the choice of a 130, 120 and 100 flex model with pin inserts, along with a 90 flex boot that doesn’t work with pin bindings. In place of the QST Pro, they have a new four buckle freeride touring boot for men, women and teens, called the Shift Pro. The three buckle QST Pro boot from Salomon has now gone, although the 104mm three buckle QST Access, with the flat ISO 5355 downhill sole, remains. Hey, we all want a massive smile on our faces when skiing, and the right kit helps. We test and review so you can get the best information available about the kit you’re interested in, to help you make informed decisions. They don’t have any say in what we write or report about their kit. We’re not paid by the brands to feature their kit and don’t receive any commission or income from them for reviewing their products. SkiKitInfo has all you need to know about these new kicks. Salomon’s been working on a new freeride touring boot for the everyday skier. ROSSIGNOL Kit and equipment from Rossignol.DYNASTAR Kit and equipment from Dynastar.DALBELLO Kit and equipment from Dalbello.MARKER DUKE PT – NEW FREERIDE TOURING BINDING.
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