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Arguably the most important piece of your ski set up are your ski boots. Making sure your feet aren’t cramped and your boot fits comfortably snug, can be the single most important factor to to make or break your ski season. From buckles to BOA, liner material to walk mode; there are a lot of elements that go into the differences in boot construction. We’re here to break down the jargon for you to make sure your feet are as stoked to be dangling off the lift and pumping up the skin track as you are. Behold our top line up of the best ski boots out there for 2025.
Dalbello Cabrio LV 130
The Cabrio LV 130 is great for aggressive freeride skiers seeking a stiff boot to conquer steep, high-alpine lines. The shell features Dalbello’s staple, three-piece construction with an updated fit and a large, polyurethane tongue. This innovative tongue is the heart and soul of the Cabrio LV 130.
Lange Shadow 130 LV GW
The Shadow 130 LV GW is an all-mountain offering that revolutionizes what a two-piece downhill boot has to offer, thanks to Suspension Blade. The Suspension Blade replaces traditional spine bolts with a molded piece of plastic that delivers buttery-smooth flex and springy rebound that’ll have you charging harder than ever.
Atomic Hawx Prime XTD 130 BOA GW
This all-new boot is Atomic’s latest entry into the medium-volume category. The Hawx Prime XTD 130 BOA GW has everything you need in a resort boot, along with touring features like the mirrored-plane pivots for less friction and a rugged hike/ski mechanism that enables you to roam the backcountry with ease.
Tecnica Zero G Tour Pro
The all-new Tecnica Zero G Tour Pro is a backcountry beast that’s not only powerful, it’s also quite comfortable. An updated anatomical fit in the shell, combined with a heat-moldable liner, offers exceptional out-of-the-box comfort and a slightly higher instep enables easy entry on those chilly mornings.
Phaenom fs 01 120
The Phaenom fs 01 120 is a game-changing, three-piece boot that’s turning heads in the industry thanks to a number of innovative features. Featuring a heat moldable insole, hybrid cabrio design, patented power strap and a completely recyclable shell.
Roxa R3 130 TI
The shining star of the 2025 collection, the RS 130 TI, is a three-piece shell that features the Roxa’s BioFit last, an anatomically-designed shape that ranges from 99-101 mm, adding relief in common problem areas around the forefoot. A stiff, lightweight Grilamid shell and cuff support top-tier downhill performance and the hinged, dual tongue provides 52-degrees of motion for the walk uphill.
K2 Mindbender 140 BOA
The new K2 Mindbender 140 is the one of the stiffest, touring-enabled boots K2 has ever made and utilizes the efficiency of BOA in both the shell and heat-moldable liner to harness the boot’s full potential. When stepping in, a super-soft TPU material on the Fastfit instep enables quick and easy entry, no matter the temperature.
Dalbello Cabrio LV FREE 105 W IF
The Cabrio LV Free 105 W IF is here to inspire your journey into the backcountry and ready to crush grueling climbs and rowdy descents while you’re there. The boot features a snug, 99-mm last and a heat-moldable IF Hike Pro liner to ensure a precise fit and total control without sacrificing comfort.
Fischer RC4 PRO MV DYN BOA
The Fischer RC4 PRO MV DYN BOA is a unique offering for backcountry freeriders who want the ultimate in downhill performance. The inclusion of touring pins, with the omission of a hiking mechanism, is a boon to folks who gravitate toward the increasingly-popular hybrid category of bindings to get to the top of rowdy lines, and want a solid-spined boot for an aggressive descent.
K2 Revolve KF
Designed in collaboration with pro skier Karl Fostvedt, the all-new Revolve KF is one the stiffest three-piece boots in K2’s FL3X lineup. A contemporary take on the old-school Raichle design, the boot utilizes Pebax thermoplastic elastomers in the tongue for a progressive forward flex, has a roomy toe box and is easy to slip in and out of.
La Sportiva Kilo
The Kilo is an ultralight boot built for the gram-counters out there. As the name implies, it barely tips the scales at a mind-blowing 1,000 grams and is built to explore deep in the backcountry and high in the alpine
Tecnica Zero G Tour Pro W
Tecnica has completely revamped their Zero G line, taking it back to the drawing board to significantly improve both uphill and downhill performance for the year ahead. The new shell design incorporates a co-injected carbon and Grilamid cuff which is light and strong for enhanced performance.
Salomon Shift Alpha BOA 130
The Shift Alpha BOA 130 is a high-performing backcountry boot that joins the established Shift collection to offer a narrower option for aggressive skiers who want to explore the backcountry with top-notch downhill performance. The shell is equipped with all the essentials you would want from a hybrid touring boot.
Dalbello Cabrio LV FREE 130 3DWRAP
The Cabrio LV Free 130 3DWRAP is a boot that’s ready to conquer your biggest backcountry aspirations. Sporting a narrow, 99-mm last, this boot ensures a precise fit thanks to the heat-moldable 3DWRAP liner which is built to comfortably and precisely envelop your foot.
