Skiers: It’s Never Been Easier to Dial in Your Boot Fit

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Here’s a statement you’re unlikely to hear at après-ski: “Wow, I love how my boots fit.” Until now, that is. BOA® has released its new fit system featuring H+i1, just in time for ski season.

The brand partnered with brands Atomic, Fischer, K2 and Salomon to bring its signature BOA® Fit System — low-friction guides, stainless steel laces and a dial that allows for micro-adjustments — to alpine ski boots.

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The Backstory

BOA®: Dialed In. Precision Fit.

For over two decades, BOA® has been revolutionizing footwear. From snowboard boots to running shoes to the double boots required to scale peaks like Mount Everest, the patented BOA® Fit System has become a go-to solution for ensuring footwear fits perfectly and enables peak performance.

In fact, over 300 brand partners have chosen to integrate BOA® into their products. It’s not surprising that BOA® was born in the rugged Rocky Mountains, where the landscape demands high performance and reliability in the toughest conditions.

The Gist

How Is BOA® Transforming Ski Boots?

Have you ever tightened your ski boots and found that one notch is way too tight, while the previous notch feels way too loose? The BOA® Fit System featuring H+i1 is designed to fix that problem.

It replaces the two bottom buckles (that most ski boots use for tightening) with the new H+i1 dial system. The BOA® Fit System allows the shell to wrap evenly across the top of the foot, instead of clamping down, pressure points significantly reduce.

As a result, the BOA® Fit System allows for micro-adjustments that create a uniform wrap around the mid-foot for better heel lock, resulting in more confident turn initiation and higher force transfer from the boot to the rest of the ski for ultimate edge-to-edge control.

BOA® has made a significant impact on the ski industry by introducing a scientifically validated Alpine Ski Boot solution, collaborating with leading ski brands, integrating elite athlete insights, and emphasizing durability and performance with a precision fit made possible with the BOA® Fit System.

Plus, The H+i1 system was enigneered to perform in the toughest conditions and is backed by the BOA Lifetime Guarantee. A boot that offers durability, better fit and better performance? Sign us up.

Our POV

Once Again, BOA® Delivers Top Performance

There’s no reason to settle for ski boots that don’t help you perform at your best. The BOA® Fit System featuring H+i1 alleviates the fit issues that can prevent athletes from performing their best, and helps them find the precision they need to slice through any snow conditions.

The BOA® team spent five years and 50,000 hours of work to integrate the BOA® Fit System featuring H+i1 into the alpine ski market — and we can’t wait to try out a pair.

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