Maly's fit me perfect, I've got a pretty narrow foot. Super stiff for riding fast and going large. Mine have 2 seasons of 50+ days (resort and splitboarding) on them and they're still going.

Replace the insoles - all snowboard boots come with crap footbeds. I've been using the Sole Ed Viesturs with good results.

I bought last years model new for this season. The first thing I had to do is replace the insole. It's interesting that expensive/quality boots have low quality insoles. Most boot manufacturers seem have this mindset. These boots also fit smaller than I was expecting as I have to wear an ultralite sock to fit comfortably into these boots. We'll see how they break in. The lacing system for this boot is convenient and I didn't need to tighten up midday. Though I am concerned how the technology will stand after day 20 with the thin laces.

I've owned a dozen pairs of snowboarding boots and these stomp the snot out of everything else I have ever had. They are super stiff (for a snowboard boot), they are comfortable, even if they took a few days to break in, and they are warm. I love my malamutes, I am a better rider because of them.

I bought these boots. They have about 50 days on them now. I just got a blister on my back heel for the first time because of pack-out. I replaced the insoles twice. The laces are frayed, as another reviewer mentioned. Another annoying design flaw is that the outer tongue now slides-out to one side after a few runs regardless of how tight the boot is laced.

Here is what is great about them: They are easily the best boots on the market. They have an inner strap to hold your foot down and prevent heel lift. All boots should have this! They lace so quickly and stay tight, it's absurd... and yet, nothing else will do. They excel in steep terrain and are very stiff without being restrictive.

This design should be improved in small ways to make it perfect.

Have to agree with much of what I read in the reviews. The malamute is comfy especially considering it is the stiff boot in the line up. Fairly easy to break in...Next to the F24 nothing seems easy anymore...great boot if you want a comfy, stiff, all mountain/freeride boot. I put in 85 days on these last season and think I can go one more...have a little wear spot on the outside of each heel because it rubs on the heel cup of my binding, other than that they are still chrging.

Malamutes are comfortable and easy to walk at the end of the day. First time, I tried those on were very hard to fit my foot in. But, after four or five time using those they were easy to wear. I have bein wearing these boots since september 07, first time a tried Malamute was in Bariloche, Argentina then Spain, Baqueira Beret and USA, Vail last week. After some season of use and abuse Malamutes look like a new pair of boots and work much better every time I used those. On the other hand, Malamutes give you a perfect bending fit and give you an excellent control on you board. I highly recommend Malamute Boots by Salomon.

I purchased the boot at the end of the season a few years ago. The boot is very warm. When I first got the boot it was very difficult to get my foot into it. The boot was
really stiff. It eventually loosened up .Now after using the boot about 40 times it has really packed out. I had to go to a thicker sock and replace the insole. I also noticed that the laces are fraying. This is because many ski resorts don't have a foot rests on the lifts so I rest the board on my right foot
when riding the chair. I will purchase another pair , likely at the end of this season. You will have great control of your board with this boot. It is very responsive
and you can really feel the board respond with a thin sock.

I just got back from 10 days in the Tiyrolian Alps and couldn't have loved these boots more. Without much chance to wear them before hand it took a bit to get them broken in. Once they packed out, I couldn't have been more comfortable. Good and stiff for the big stuff but I could put enough flex into them have fun anywhere. Definitely an all mountain boot geared towards the steeps.