While the lightweight boot trend began in the backcountry sector, the shaving of weight has crossed over to inbounds. The new K2 Recon 130 is a prime example of a resort-specific boot that isn’t bulky but can rip a huge bite out of a ski area’s most extreme lines. The boot weighs in at a slender 1,650 grams (at size 26.5) and boasts a 130 flex rating. K2 utilizes its Powerlite Shell in the Recon’s design. This consists of an all-TPU construction that’s stiffer in the spine and chassis, softer over the instep and medium in the foot wrap. Those elements are combined with strategic thicknesses of the shell wall to produce a weight decrease with a stiffness increase. The unique TPU build results in a boot that’s ultra-stiff and damp but won’t wear you out and is easier to step into. Consider the Recon 130 your very own easy button.