Lange Xt 130 L.V. Ski Boots 2014

When you want the precise performance of a race boot on both the front and backside of the mountain, look no further than the Lange Men’s XT 130 LV Ski Boot. Being the low volume option of the XT 130, this boot has a narrow 97mm last, making it ideal for narrow feet and hard-chargers who want that precise, performance-first fit from their boots. Combining the legendary performance of Lange with the added convenience of a walk mode, the XT 130 is a true game-changer in the freeride world. A lot of boots may claim to combine hard-charging performance with a walk mode, but few, if any, have either the pedigree or powerful features of the Lange XT.

With a stiff 130 flex, four aluminum buckles, and a metal-on-metal walk mode, the XT 130 serves up the same stiff and powerful feel you’d expect from a pair of Langes, but with a few added bells and whistles to make the transition from frontside groomers to backcountry zones that much easier. The Ski/Hike System 2.0 features Lange’s Power V-Lock technology, which consists of a metal-on-metal lock, so when they’re locked in, they’re locked in tight. The metal-on-metal connection also ensures that the system doesn’t wear out after heavy and repeated use. Once flipped into walk mode, the XTR provides a respectable 20-degrees of cuff rotation, making the bootpack to those drool-worthy lines a whole lot easier. The interchangeable soles can be switched between rockered WTR soles and Lange’s Ultra Grip traditional alpine soles.

As you probably already suspected, the XT 130 is made with a combination of two top-shelf plastics, giving the boots a powerful and progressive flex, so you won’t feel like you’ve sacrificed an ounce of performance for the added convenience of a walk mode. The cuff is composed of a stiff polyolefin plastic, while the shell material is a polyether material, which makes the XT just a bit more forgiving and easier on the feet. The Boot comes with Lange’s Thermofit RL3 liner, which is heat-moldable to ensure a precise and comfortable fit and is equipped with a lace closure system, making every detail of this boot hellbent on one thing: crushing the steeps.

• 130 flex index
• 97mm last