Overview
Developed to help you master any uphill and conquer every downhill, Salomon's SHIFT ALPHA BOA 130 are true freeride boots with alpine capabilities. The FreeSpine connects the cuff and shell for more power and control, while the ExoBelt® and BOA® Fit System deliver micro-adjustable, precision fit engineered to perform in the toughest conditions.
Features & Fabrics
SHELL - Polyurethane: A material with consistent density that ensures perfect wrapping, reliable progressivity and good power transmission.
SHELL - Integrated tech inserts: Low-tech inserts are integrated into the shell, making it complementary to touring bindings, so you can experience reliability and direct power transmission when skinning up.
SHELL - Midgrip sole: A Contagrip® piece between the toe and heel and GripWalk pads improve the boot's grip in difficult terrain such as a rocky summits, ice and other uneven surfaces.
SHELL - Custom Shell HD: The Custom Shell HD process brings fast personalization to the boot lower shell of in 10 minutes. Thin wall construction & new materials allow the foot to be closer to the shell.
SHELL - BOA® Fit System: The BOA® Fit System delivers a micro-adjustable, precision fit engineered to perform in the toughest conditions.
SHELL - Exobelt technology: The strong textile/plastic fastener and BOA® Fit System brings remarkable heel hold and prevents blisters during ascents, while ensuring precision and power during descents.
CUFF - Frictionless pivots: Polymer bushings provide a completely natural cuff rotation for effortless movements on the way up.
CUFF - Freespine: This extremely sturdy plastic bar on the back of the boot links the cuff and lower shell to add a layer of reliable alpine progressivity to your freeride comfort.
CUFF - Twinlock mechanism: This redesigned SkiWalk and FreeSpine offer a wide range of motion and progressive alpine flex, while the horizontal closing position prioritizes safety and durability.
CUFF - PowerWedge: A little insert into the FreeSpine, the PowerWedge enhances your range of motion when unlocked and boosts power transmission when locked for an authentic alpine experience.
CUFF: Polyolefin + PEX
LINER - Custom tongue: Fully dismantlable and entirely customizable tongue that allows for perfect instep height adaptation. You can add foams or remove materials where it's needed (+/-8mm).
LINER - Sensitive² footbed: This pre-shaped footbed enables precise ski steering and foot stability thanks to a dedicated rigid heel insert and performance-driven foam layering.
LINER - My Custom Fit Freeride 4D Race: This pre-shaped liner offers precise foothold around the foot. The elastic toe box, the Talyn®'s outside placement and customizable tongue offer a perfect Freeride fit.
LINER: Walk function
LINER: Lace loops
STRAP: Screwed with claw hook 50mm
PADS - Gripwalk premounted ISO 23223: GripWalk pads are premounted and their specific shape offers improved walking comfort and more grip no matter the conditions.
PADS: Full rubber sole
ADJUSTMENT - Laces in the box: A pair of laces which give skiers the option to increase their foothold, especially on the lower leg and shin areas.
ADJUSTMENT - Full service: The buckles, toothplate, strap and oversized pivot are screwable so dismantling the boot is easy and bootfitters can easily access all parts when working on customizing the fit.
TIGHTENING - 2 screwed aluminium: Two screwable buckles that are easy to remove for bootfitting and repair purposes.
TIGHTENING: 2 hiking hook
