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A versatile tele boot ideal for inbounds ripping and backcountry touring, the Black Diamond Men’s Push Telemark Boot blends commanding power and silky smooth flex. Black Diamond made the shell with a MidStiff bellow so it has a 110 flex rating, which is ideal for advanced freeheelers who want a lightweight, backcountry-capable boot with the power to drive big skis. This boot’s thermoformable liner features Black Diamond’s exclusive Boa closure system, providing the snug fit of lace-up liners without the added bulk. The Push’s adjustable forward lean covers eight degrees in three setting and the mechanically integrated ski/walk mode and mid-height cuff ensure excellent uphill efficiency. Outside Magazine liked this boot so much it slapped on the Best of Backcountry award and said "the best off the shelf fit and feel of any boot liner out there."
Bottom Line: Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.
I've downhill skied for 40 plus years and am entering the free heeling market for the first time. I've got the skis, rottefella R8 bindings, and now I am looking for boots. Is the Push a good boot to get started on? Most of my skiing is done in Minnesota so hardpack, icy conditions rule.
Hi Marc, Glad to hear you're making the switch and pursuing a more enlightened approach to turns. The Push would be a fine choice to start on, as would the Scarpa T1. Scarpas tend to run a little narrower and BD is somewhere in the middle in terms of width (Garmonts are wider, if you're into touring, the Syner-G might be a good choice as well). The T1 and the Push will be forgiving enough to start out, but will also provide enough performance to stay with you as you improve. Good luck!
These boots are great. Theyre a definite improvement over my old Garmont Synr G fits, much smoother bellows and a stiffer cuff. They can drive big skis and still tour nicely. I have to disagree with Noah, I have not had any cold feet in these boots, except for waiting to drop into sick lines in AK. I patrol in Mn and am outside 4 plus hours at a time in -10 F temperatures and have never had cold toes or used foot warmers.
why does the boot size chart on this site vary from other sites? for example this site shows us mens size 10 being a mondo size 27.25 while all other sites show this as being a mondo 28.
Not sure why we differ from other sites, but I can attest to the accuracy of this sizing chart. I am an 11.5 and wear a mondo 28.5 in Black Diamond boots and they fit perfectly...
I ordered the push without trying them on in a store. When I tried them on I felt sick that I got to tight of a boot. After heat treating them they now are as comfortable as the T2x Scarpas that I wore out in one season. I was blown away with how comfortable they are on the climb up, and the stabilty and the power they provide through deep knee turns is something I thought was not possible. The forward flex feels like I am wearing my UGG boots. The toes of the boot are roomy even at a 90 degree flex. The leash attaches to the boot where it is easy to get to. The buckles allow a lot of versibility of applying pressure where needed.
Black Diamond " NAILED IT" with the design of this boot. My honey do list will suffer from me buying these.
question about size...I typically wear a size 10 but sometimes 10.5 depending on manufacturer. I have a brand new pair of SeeThe 27.5s feel like the right length, but maybe just a tiny bit short. But they are killing the tops of my feet. should i get the Push in the 28 instead? BC.com doesn't have many boots at all in 27.5 in stock
I have not been able to use this boot on the mountain yet but I have tried it on in the store and immediately ordered a pair. The boa system in the liner laces it snugly to your foot, when laced I had not heel lift. The walk mode completely released the upper cuff and made the boot comparable to a synergy in walk mode. The liners are heat moldable like most other boots but are designed so anatomically correct a heat molding may not be necessary for most feet. These boots are a great alternative to the Garmont Energy or the Scarpa T1.
has anybody heard of any shell issues with the bd tele boots? i was looking at some b/d a/t boots (factor,method) and heard that they had some issues with shell materials (cracking). i am wondering if there were similar issues with the new series of tele boots
This boot is awesome! Fits and feels just like a alpine ski boot. The lateral stiffness of the boot really puts your skis on edge and the bevels have the perfect amount of stiffness. I would compare the stiffness to that of the scarpa T1 race. Tried out the bd customs and could barely flex the toe so i went with the push and don't regret it. 1st day in them felt like they were already broke in! the BOA liner is awesome and really helps out with the fit of the liner to youre calf. I had a pair of scarpa T1's before this boot and the push beats them out in everyway. Needless to say i won't be going back to scarpa.
100+ days on these boots, with good results. I have climbed, skied, hiked, crossed rivers, snowmobiled in these boots and I have a very positive opinion. Pluses -- the liner is fantastic: the boa lacing system lets you have a snug liner fit and looser shell fit, which allows you to skin comfortably (looser boots, but no blisters!). Also, the heel is narrow enough to fit crampons easily (really a godsend for us tele skiers that like to climb and ski steeper terrain!) Minuses -- the bellows does not seem as natural a contour as the T1 for my foot (although better for me than the garmont bellows).
these fit a touch wider than Scarpa, but not as wide as garmont. Highly recommended aggressive touring or ski area boot.
Are these liners as warm as the Intuition liners in Scarpas boots. I live in a cold climate and this is an important deciding factor on which boot I will purchase. I have a pair of Spirit 4's with Intuitions and they are very warm!
I have used these boots for a full season, about 100 days of skiing and touring and they have held up well. The things I have had break on me have been the ski/walk mode switch which was promptly warranted it helps to live near BD. The other thing that broke was the boa tension knob I think it broke with a direct hit to the knob, again helps to live near BD. The buckles are laid out well and are well made as is the scuff guard on the inside fore foot. The soles also held up well to a lot of walking and scrambling. My biggest gripes have been they are the coldest boots I have ever owned painfully so, and I am disappointed with the cant of the cuff I tend to ski with knees together I have Canted the cuffs all the way to the inside but when you put them together the cuffs still cant to the outside, it has made it difficult to ski in a tele stance because I am unable to effectively use my up hill skis outer edge. The Fit has been alright but it is still too wide in the ankle and too narrow in the fore foot for me. Really my gripes come down to fit but the biggest is how cold they are other folks I know who own them complain also about how cold they are. But if they fit you well then it is a good boot that will probably get better.
My liner packed out quite a bit, at first my feet were snug in an ultra thin pair of socks. Now I use medium weight socks and they have a comfortable fit. I have spent about 30 days on them.
i only have 5 days on them but they are super comfortable already. already had a buckle break off but replaced the rivets with threaded screws ad went on my way.(some dude stepped on it in the gondola. anyway, the boa system is sick and the bellows are buttery. nice!
Hey Mike,I've heated my liners at home (Scarpa, Garmont and BD) for years and here's what I've found to work best.Place your oven rack on the 2nd from the bottom position. Place a pizza stone or large baking pan on the rack, then cover the rack/stone with an old dish towel. This will prevent the rack itself from burning the liners. Heat oven to NO MORE than 225 degrees F. Place liners in oven once it is warm and keep an eye on them. I usually turn them every 3 minutes and heat for about 10 miutes total time. Once you are done heating them they should be warm, and moldable. Follow the directions for molding them once out of the oven...
I skied on these Black Diamond Push tele boots for a full season. They are incredibly comfortable. I never unbuckle them and when the end of the day comes I'm not dying to take them off (as most people seem to be!). The boa system on the inner liner is spectacular. Love it. Put both boots on, tap the boa knob, and turn clockwise to tighten (I do both at once). This keeps your foot nice and snug in the liner. Great design. The boots themselves are well designed. They squeek a little but I'm sure I could address that with a little cooking spray or something. Walk mode works well and the flex is excellent. I skied on the T1 prior to these -- also a great boot -- but the liner on the BD Push is definitely better.
I keep getting flooded with emails to review this boot. The only problem is I haven't used it in the snow yet. I will say that the fit is amazing and they feel great while hiking up the stairs and around the house. Snowbird has just opened, but me being a poor-ass Ogdenite will proly be down there hiking by week's end. I'll post a more informative review later in the season, but hopefully this will stop all the review emails.
After being a bit hesitant about the price, I reflected back to my past experiences with Black Diamond, all positive, and decided to go for it.
First, I ordered a half size too small, but Backcountry, in their exceptional customer service, got me straightened out the next day with the right size. Then still a bit worried because of toe-bump, I called Black Diamond, and Adam gave me advice from his experience with the Push in the same size...
I haven't skied them yet, but my initial reaction is this: incredibly comfortable and well thought out. In my years skiing alpine and snowboarding on alpine boards with plastic boots, NEVER have a pair felt so good straight out of the box. After walking around in them for about an hour, my feet settled right in, and the responsive flex in the bellows really shone through. Riding them for the first time tomorrow, but I am confident I'll be impressed.
I just bought this boot but haven't used it yet. However, I did get a 28.5 and I usually wear a size 11-12 shoe. That was after a fitting in the store. I also have a pretty wide foot, (the salesman said he was impressed). And this was the boot he steered me to.Ah, sorry to the person who answered before...I didn't know I could completely wipe out your answer. I just wanted to add my 2 cents. I think that feature needs to be updated!
I skied 5 days in them and sold them for a loss of $50. I picked up a demo pair, size 29, and skied immediately on them in all conditions on the BD Voodoo and Megawatts, both w/ BD 01 bindings. I was sized probably atleast 1/2 too small, as I could barely put a sock in them. After 5 days, they began to feel more comfortable, but my toes were very very cold as the liner did little to warm crunched toes. Downhill skiing was pleasant as they allowed me to charge down the mountain and flex the bellows easily. Up the lifts, I would have to unbuckle everything. Even with the correct size, I believe that these boots are too uncomfortable on the top of the foot. I hiked some resort backcountry, and even the soles hurt a bit. My heels would come up, even with the tight boot fit. I wanted some Customs, but BD didn't bring anything over a 28 into the US. This really pisses me off. This is not an uncommon size, and most men over a 28 want to stiffest boot, which BD doesn't want to provide to the Americans this year.
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