Tecnica

Ten.2 100 Ski Boot - Men's

Tecnica got famous making foot- and soul-crushing race boots, but in recent years it's brought the same technical knowledge to bear on friendlier all-mountain boots like the Ten.2 100. It's built on a generous 102mm last that provides plenty of comfortable volume for wider feet without giving up the feel and control that Tecnica's known for, and has a 100 flex that's stiff enough to conquer most inbounds terrain without requiring tons of aggressive input. By using two different materials—polyether in the shell and polyolefine in the cuff—Tecnica gave the Ten.2 a reasonably stiff and precise lower-foot feel without turning the upper cuff into an intimidatingly burly charger.

It can still rally, though, with a 45mm power strap, a metal I-Rebound plate that secures the cuff to the shell in four places so you can push hard without flexing through the front of your boot, and a heat-moldable UltraFit liner that hugs your foot for a precise, comfortable feel on everything from groomers to moguls to powdery bowls. The specially-designed anatomical footbed also cushions and supports your feet during each and every lap, and the Quick-Instep Max design gives you an extra-large and flexible cuff overlap to make sliding the Ten.2 on and off an easy and pain-free proposition.