Salomon ALP. Boots S/LAB X-ALP

The Salomon S/Lab X-Alp Alpine Touring Ski Boots are a further development of the well-regarded Arcteryx Procline series, which was developed jointly with Salomon in its Annecy lab. While the Procline is designed first as a winter alpinists boot, the X-Alp takes the concept more in a ski touring direction. Salomon has added a ribbed exoskeleton similar to that of the Lab/Explore boots to the midfoot area to stiffen the shell under heavy load and give the boot more skiing power. Theyve also forgone the fully zippered gaiter and cable pressure distribution system on the lower buckle and used lower density rubber in the sole with no rubber cover on the toe. In the meantime, the X-Alp retains the best-in-class range of cuff motion and the only design that offers lateral flexibility at the cuff in tour mode. The X-Alp is still a niche boot designed for long days and big vertical, but now its one that skis better.

Fit: Last: 98 mm – Precision fit 98 mm forefoot with average instep height. No Zip Mid-Size Gaiter

Liner: Ultralight Custom Fit 3D Liner | 100% Thermo Foam – Full thermoformable 3D liner with two loops.

Shell Materials: Shell – Grilamid. Cuff – Carbon Fiber & Grilamid. Spine – Carbon

Stance: 14 mm Oversized Pivot – Reduced play for extreme precision and direct power transmission. Because many modern all mountain skis are wider, they require more torque to stay on edge. Oversized Pivot answers the need of wider skis.

Ski/Walk Mode: Patented Walk Mode Mechanism – Unique walk mode with 2 piece carbon upper cuff allows a 75? fore/aft range of motion and 35? lateral range (23? to the medial side, 12? to the lateral).

Buckles: 2 Light Micro Adjusting Buckles

Power Strap: 50 mm Power Strap – Cinch strap with quick release pull loop.

Sole: Compatible with Tech Bindings Only. Dynafit Certified Tech Fittings. Contagrip Rubber Sole