Lange XT3 80 W
Brand: LangeModel year: 2021 - 2022
Flex: 80
Last size: 100 mm
Weight: 1450 gram
Manufacturers description
The XT-3 is Lange´'s brand new and redesigned hybrid boot. Unlike almost all other brands, Lange has realized that the weight, in grams, with lighter nylon plastic in the shell and a thin and again weight-saving cold "sock" for inner shoes is NOT ski-promoting. The new XT-3 is not an opponent of ski-touring, no the other way around, the XT-3 of course has original low-tech inserts in the highest quality and a much better walking position (> 60 degrees) with less friction than before, which promotes uphill hours, completely new and replaceable GripWalk soles, quick lacing in the genuine Ultralon inner shoe with triple density which is also cut out at the back in padded Lycra for really comfortable hiking. BUT the XT-3 has a completely different shell than all other manufacturers: Dual Core PU - that is, the same quality of plastic as real alpine racing boots - all because downhill skiing with wide and nice freeride skis is a priority! Skiers with far too light, thin and soft inner shoes in fluttering nylon shells will never be able to press downhill with the same power transmission as in the new Lange XT-3. We may dream of touring as much as we ride a lift, but hand on heart - how is it usually 90% lift, 95% lift ...? The new Lange XT-3 weighs in only approx. 100 grams more than the lighter hybrid boots but delivers incredibly much more downhill. XT-3 is available in 100mm reading width and a tighter 97-reading called "LV" all in sizes 24.5 - 29.5. - "It's all about the down!"
What do you think about Lange XT3 80 W?
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Strengths:
Fits well-once I get them on.
Weaknesses:
Impossible to put them on by myself. I struggled with them for 3 seasons and then asked a male friend of mine who has a similar foot size to put them on. He was also not able to get them on unassisted. Problem is the boot does not open wide enough to insert one's foot without a great deal of discomfort. We determined that if he pulls up and away on the tongue, I am able to get my foot in, with the assistance of a boot jack.
Summary:
Nice boots once they are on. Would not recommend because they are almost impossible to get on by oneself.
Model year: 2021
Fits well-once I get them on.
Weaknesses:
Impossible to put them on by myself. I struggled with them for 3 seasons and then asked a male friend of mine who has a similar foot size to put them on. He was also not able to get them on unassisted. Problem is the boot does not open wide enough to insert one's foot without a great deal of discomfort. We determined that if he pulls up and away on the tongue, I am able to get my foot in, with the assistance of a boot jack.
Summary:
Nice boots once they are on. Would not recommend because they are almost impossible to get on by oneself.
Model year: 2021
