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- Dec 3, 2018
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Hey all,
I had been having issues with my Atomic Hawx XTD's last season when skiing inbounds (plastic felt very harsh and jarring when skiing firm snow) and I have some Haglund's deformity/ heel spurs on both feet that was hard to punch or grind for in the Grillamid material of the Hawx.
Long story short, I went to a boot fitter and got a pair of the Lange Shadow LVs with some custom insoles. Haven't needed a single other alteration. Part of why I originally went with the Hawx was to have a dual-purpose boot for resort and touring. But now that I have the Shadows (and went out for a touring day on the Hawx and had some blister issues as well as other issues that have been present), I'm considering getting a dedicated pair of touring boots.
The bootfitter I went to definitely focuses on alpine boots, so not sure the variety they'd have of touring options. I know they carry Fischer, Technica, and I think Salomon, but unsure if they carry all the touring models. Anyone's foot fit really well in the Shadow LV and have a touring boot they really like as well? Thinking something in the Zero G Pro Tour style with a fully rockered sole, decent walk mode, but can still be skied fairly hard. Really just trying to narrow my focus and explore options. I may reach out to the shop to see what touring-specific options they have as well.
Cheers!
I had been having issues with my Atomic Hawx XTD's last season when skiing inbounds (plastic felt very harsh and jarring when skiing firm snow) and I have some Haglund's deformity/ heel spurs on both feet that was hard to punch or grind for in the Grillamid material of the Hawx.
Long story short, I went to a boot fitter and got a pair of the Lange Shadow LVs with some custom insoles. Haven't needed a single other alteration. Part of why I originally went with the Hawx was to have a dual-purpose boot for resort and touring. But now that I have the Shadows (and went out for a touring day on the Hawx and had some blister issues as well as other issues that have been present), I'm considering getting a dedicated pair of touring boots.
The bootfitter I went to definitely focuses on alpine boots, so not sure the variety they'd have of touring options. I know they carry Fischer, Technica, and I think Salomon, but unsure if they carry all the touring models. Anyone's foot fit really well in the Shadow LV and have a touring boot they really like as well? Thinking something in the Zero G Pro Tour style with a fully rockered sole, decent walk mode, but can still be skied fairly hard. Really just trying to narrow my focus and explore options. I may reach out to the shop to see what touring-specific options they have as well.
Cheers!