Crispi EVO NTN Telemark Boot

Having now skied the EVO for fifteen days, I am happy to report that it's beginning to break in. Turns out, my initial report on the boot's sole being too stiff was premature. I am now enjoying the NTN/Crispi combination very much. My single remaining suggestion to Crispi would be to make a half-dollar-sized flat spot on the lugged sole where the NTN ski-brake is contacted. That would make it much easier to get the skis off after the NTN binding is opened. As it is, the ski-brake hangs up in the lugs on the bottom of the sole. Pretty minor complaint, I know...

Having now skied the EVOs over 15 days, I will say the excessive stiffness initially encountered does eventually break in. The boot remains stiffer than my old Garmont SynerGs - but I am now enjoying skiing the NTN system very much. In regard to the NTN binding, I would recommend the softest (green) power tubes if you have previous tele-ing experience. I am close to 200lbs and still, the blue power tubes were too much. Buying the wrong binding setup initially could prove to be an expensive mistake - as spare parts are generally unavailable/expensive at this point in time.

Liner designed to do an excellent job holding the heel securely. Sole could be more flexible from arch to toes. Having skied this boot for 7 days, I would say it does not facilitate the "flatted front foot, ball of the rear foot" maxim. Historically, when the stance was flatted front foot, *toes* of the rear foot, we could be sure the rear foot was trailing too far behind - causing uneven weighting of the skis - and resulting in a stance that slowed the lead-transitions. The Crispi boot's sole is so stiff that it is difficult to get the ball of the foot down on the ski. The lead-transitions are lightening-quick - and the edging does seem to be very powerful - it just feels weird to be so *toes* on the rear foot. I love, Love, LOVE the NTN binding. This boot is a little too much. (IMO)