The Best A/T boot... EVER

By Chris Davenport Ranked #30 - Alpine Touring Boots November 21, 2008

Ok, I have been skiing the Radium since last spring, probably over 60 days in them now, and I can honestly say this is the best performance ski mountaineering boot on the market/ I say this for two reasons: first, the overlap construction provides excellent power and control in the cuff, and combined with the very light weight, gives an ideal power to weight ratio, which for A/T I think is paramount. Secondly, the Pebax material used in the shell is far more responsive to energy input, and also isn't as easily affected by warm or cold temps, meaning it doesn't get all soft when it's warm out or crazy stiff when it's cold.

Another bonus is the G-Fit thermofit liners are incredibly comfortable, and wrap snugly around the ankle, which adds to your power and control of the boot. The thin yet ultra durable rubber sole climbs like a champ on rocks, and mine are barely chipped or worn, and that is after a good beating in the California 14ers, the Alps, Colorado 14ers, and Antarctica. Also the boot buckle locks keep the buckles from flying around when they are open, and are nicely designed.

Also, the Raduim just well may be the first and only A/T boot featured in a Matchstick Productions film. I wore them skiing the Matterhorn, Eiger, Mt. Blanc, and Monte Rosa in "Claim"- check it out if you need more convincing.

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