Downhill Ski Boots Buying Guide

Delivering precision, responsiveness and progressive flex as true freeride boots with alpine capabilities, Salomon Shift Alpha BOA 130 ski boots help you master any uphill and conquer every downhill.
Imported.
View the Salomon Shift Product LineView all Salomon Men's Downhill Ski BootsBest Use | Backcountry Skiing Downhill Skiing |
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Skill Level | Advanced |
Boot Sole Type | GripWalk (ISO 23223) with Tech Inserts |
Ski Boot Flex | Stiff Flex |
Flex Index | 130 |
Flex Adjustment | Yes |
Walk Mode | Yes |
Cant Adjustment | Yes |
Liner Material | My Custom Fit Freeride 4D Race EVA |
Moldable Liner | Custom Moldable |
Last Width | 98 millimeters |
Cuff Adjustment | Yes |
Number of Buckles | 2 |
Outsole | Rubber |
Gender | Men's |
Weight (Pair) | 7 lbs. 11.5 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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I absolutely love the BOA closure on these boots! If my feet need a little break when I'm walking around in the lodge, I just pop the dial to loosen the tension and lock it back down so I just have to crank it when I'm going back out. The performance on this boot is really predictable, there haven't been too many times where I've overflexed it so it skis like a 130 to me. The style is on point as well, I get so many compliments on the look of these boots and that definitely improves my skiing.
Hey, #mecstaffer, here - we don't sell these boots at retail in North Vancouver, but I tried 'em on at another shop and loved the BOA wrap and its position on the boots. Killer colorway. Seemed easier to don and doff than most boots that my high instep has problems negotiating. Not in the market for boots at this time; Atomic Hawx Ultras still have miles left in 'em, but will definitely mark for next year. Well done, boot designers!
Great boot overall; took some time to get used to BOA, but enjoying it for everyday resort and backcountry skiing