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Blending together the performance category with lower flex beginner boots isn’t as paradoxical as you may think. Ski boot manufacturers constantly push the boundaries of comfort and performance, and the Panterra 90 gives skiers with high volume feet and legs the opportunity to buckle down and see the benefits of a performance fit.
When I say buckle down, I mean it literally. Dalbello’s Variable Volume Fit allows users to switch between a 100mm and 102mm last (width) around the toes. The Panterra fits like a wider, more comfort oriented model like most of those listed in this guide with the option to click on the rocket boosters and have a more responsive (though less comfortable) ski experience.
Beyond their VVF function, the Panterra has all the bells and whistles of a modern day high end ski boot. I could see myself in them if I wanted to ski hard in the mornings, then back off for any number of reasons in the afternoon. Maybe the kids got out of ski lessons, and I wanted to spend the rest of the day with them, or I got tired and needed to spend the rest of the day cruising groomers.
Notable Features
Variable Volume Fit: Adjustable last lets you “set it and forget it” based on how aggressively you want to ski versus how comfortable you want to be
Things we like:
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Variable fit feature offers a unique opportunity for people who want to experiment with fit -
High-end features and fit
Things we don't like:
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On the expensive side for a beginner boot
- Style: Cabrio
- Last: 102-100mm
- Liner: IF Sport Liner
- Soles: GripWalk
- Walk Mode: Yes
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Things we like:
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Variable fit feature offers a unique opportunity for people who want to experiment with fit
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High-end features and fit
Things we don't like:
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On the expensive side for a beginner boot
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