Downhill Ski Boots Buying Guide

Made for cruising powder-covered slopes and occasionally hiking to new peaks without having to switch gear, the Salomon Shift Pro 12 alpine touring ski boots balance stability, power and versatility.
Imported.
View the Salomon Shift Product LineView all Salomon Men's Downhill Ski BootsBest Use | Backcountry Skiing |
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Skill Level | Advanced |
Boot Sole Type | GripWalk (ISO 23223) with Tech Inserts |
Ski Boot Flex | Stiff Flex |
Flex Index | 120 |
Walk Mode | Yes |
Liner Material | My CustomFit 4D Pro |
Moldable Liner | Custom Moldable |
Last Width | 100 millimeters |
Number of Buckles | 4 |
Interchangeable Soles | Yes |
Outsole | Rubber |
Gender | Men's |
Weight (Pair) | 7 lbs. 8.6 oz. |
4 | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 14 | 24.5 Mondo | 25.5 Mondo | 26.5 Mondo | 27.5 Mondo | 28.5 Mondo | 29.5 Mondo | 30.5 Mondo | 31.5 Mondo | |
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U.S. Men's | 4 | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 9.5 | 10.5 | 11.5 | 13 | 14 | 15.5 |
U.S. Women's | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | |||||||||||||||||
UK | 3.5 | 4 | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13.5 | 5.5 | 6.5 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11.5 | 12.5 | 14 |
EU | 36 | 36.6 | 37.3 | 38 | 38.6 | 39.3 | 40 | 40.6 | 41.3 | 42 | 42.6 | 43.3 | 44 | 44.6 | 45.3 | 46 | 46.6 | 47.3 | 48 | 49.3 | 39 | 40.3 | 42 | 43.3 | 45 | 46.3 | 48 | 49 |
Mondo | 22 | 22.5 | 23 | 23.5 | 24 | 24.5 | 25 | 25.5 | 26 | 26.5 | 27 | 27.5 | 28 | 28.5 | 29 | 29.5 | 30 | 30.5 | 31 | 32 | 24.5 | 25.5 | 26.5 | 27.5 | 28.5 | 29.5 | 30.5 | 31.5 |
Foot Length (in.) | 8.5 | 8.7 | 8.9 | 9.1 | 9.3 | 9.4 | 9.6 | 9.8 | 10 | 10.2 | 10.4 | 10.6 | 10.8 | 11 | 11.2 | 11.4 | 11.6 | 11.8 | 12 | 12.4 | 9.8 | 10.2 | 10.6 | 11 | 11.4 | 11.8 | 12.2 | 12.6 |
Measurements are stated in inches.
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(Take this review with a grain of salt, this is on my foot of this model the feel will be completely different for most people) I’ve been using this boot for about 2 months and I’ve been loving it. It’s great for touring and on piest. However I have a vary small ankle and low calf so I hade a lot of vertical motion in the boot and I’m currently getting some vary vary mild shin bang from needing to looses the buckles. I fixed the vertical movement with a custom foot bed and a 4mm heel lift in the liner. Now I only feel it when doing a nose butter. That being said this boot impressed me in every other way from the flex to the range of motion the hike mode. This is a vary impressive boot.
So far boot is comfortable, a bit softer than my Lange L10's from 200? but supportive and much much easier to get into and out of. I do have a problem with the ankle buckle (from toes, third one / from boot top, second one). That buckle got bent when I skied over my pole and willl not latch. I intend to contact REI for a warranty repair / replacement as this is a major issue. I've skied in these boots twice and would buy again but the buckle issue is a major weak point. You cannot stress the buckles in any direction other than the way they're designed to close, axially to your toes / foot / ankle, or you'll bend the basal mounting point (exterior far right/ left) of the buckle.
I usually don’t write reviews about products but this one deserves it. I equipped myself this year with a touring setup. I have armada arv 106 skis with shift bindings. I was looking for gear that I could use both in backcountry as well as in resort and I am very impressed with these boots. They are fairly light compare to other four buckle touring boots, they sit very close to your feet and they are super comfortable. The walking mode provides a good range of motion. Great boot overall!!
I skied with these boots for over a year now and my feet love them. They are great, providing just the right amount flex, support, and comfort. Best boot I've owned in my 50+ years of downhill skiing.
Pretty disappointed with this boot. I had these boots custom fit and heat molded. I've found the stiffness of the boot when leaning into the boot is not nearly a 120 flex after having the shell heated. When pushing into the shin piece while skiing you can feel the top of the boot (above your feet) collapse in. I have very wide feet and cannot fit into any boot out of the box. I regret purchasing these boots.
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This is the 4th pair of Salomon ski boots I have owned. Been skiing on various XMaxs for years 10 years.....skiing 100+ days a season. With each generation, Salomon boots get better and better. The Shift Pro continues the improvement. Great fit and sturdy as can be....well done Salomon!
Bought this boot hopefully to be the quiver killer - 4 buckle, resort worthy, pin compatible and lightweight. Super impressed with the ski-ability of the boot and the boot is impressively lightwight for a 4 buckle boot. Highly recommended!
I bought a few weeks ago. Love the weight for riding, love the stiffness and downhill performance, and so easy to go from walk to ride. A little to heavy for extended tours.