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Black Diamond Factor Alpine Touring Boot - Men's

Item #BLD0358 | 33 in Stock

I'm thinking about getting a pair of these boots. I currently...

By Ranked #280 - Alpine Touring Boots March 29, 2009

I'm thinking about getting a pair of these boots. I currently use the Scarpa Tornado (25.5) and Scarpa Hurricane (26.0) for AT and alpine skiing (both Scarpa boots are the same shell size, 300mm). I know with Scarpa boots that the half size and next size up (like my 25.5 and 26.0) are the same size, and that Garmont works opposite (25.0 and 25.5 are the same size).

1) I'm wondering how Black Diamond does their sizing? Would a Mondo 26 work for me in the Factor? Or is it best to just get a professional boot sizing done to see what BD Factor shell would be best? I'm hoping a 26 would work.

2) Has anyone used both the Hurricane and Factor? How is the stiffness of the Factor compared to the Hurricane? Thanks!

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Tech Specs:

Shell Material:
Pebax 
Liner Material:
Power Fit Liner w/ Boa System 
Thermo-moldable Liner:
Yes 
Number of Buckles:
Micro Adjustable:
Yes 
Forward Lean:
Yes, 8 degrees over three settings 
Binding Compatibility:
All AT and Alpine bindings 
Weight:
[Pair] 9lb 2oz (413g) 
Recommended Use:
Aggressive freeriding in or out of bounds 
Manufacturer Warranty:
1 Year 
Country of Origin:
China 
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