Fischer Vacuum Soma Ranger 12

With Fischer’s hybrid Vacuum Fit Technology, you get the best of both worlds. Not only are you getting a fully customizable (vacuum) shell, but you get a walk/ski function, the first year that Fischer has offered its Vacuum Fit Technology in a freeride-touring boot. The 15 percent weight reduction on plastics make the walk up the Four Pines bootpack easier, and the Vibram soles keep things sticky on the exposure up Cody Peak. At a 120 flex, and capable of a 96 to 106mm last, all aggressive skiers, intermediate and up, can ski this boot.- Larry Hartenstein