Dalbello’s Lupo boot has been a fan favorite for freeskiers—from big-mountain chargers to park greasers—for years. The three-piece design’s damp feel, great fit and shock absorption earn top marks from aggressive riders. The Lupo Pro HD comes with tech inserts and a strong ski-walk mode interface—the tongue is removed for touring, which offers an incredible range of motion and hike-ability—but when replaced for the downhill, it has top-notch stiffness and power transmission. No sacrifices here. The Dalbello Lupo Pro HD Boots 2020 are made for the 100-day-per-year skiers who seek a versatile boot that’ll allow them to tour, even if it’s not their main focus, bootpack and shred the resort.

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