Fischer RC7 Skate Boot

There are lighter, stiffer, and more expensive boots than Fischer's RC7 Skate Boot, but none that balance serious race ready performance with killer comfort quite so successfully. The RC7 splits the difference between an ultra high performance race boot and a regular ol' race offering, with plenty of power, support, and precision for all but the most intense racers. Fischer built it on its Race Fit Concept, which helps ensure a precise, comfortable fit that'll perform in races without squeezing your toes to death during long training skis. A molded cap in the heel and EVA foam around the instep naturally conforms to your foot after several days of skiing for even more comfort and control, and a soft antimicrobial insole provides excellent support and fights off odor. The Triple F membrane also ensures excellent breathability and water resistance to keep your toes happy, and the light Comfort Guard insulation makes sure they don't get cold when the weather's dipping into the sadistic range on the thermometer. Comfort's awesome, but the RC7's main purpose is to excel on the course. Torsional stiffness is provided by the stiff and light Xcelerator sole and the polymer Crosslink, which prevent twisting when the boot is under stress, sending all the energy you put out straight into the ski to keep you flying forward. A hinged polymer cuff provides even more side to side support, while allowing an excellent range of fore and aft movement to reduce fatigue and encourage proper technique. The RC7 fits like a glove, too, thanks to instep and hook and loop ankle straps that lock your foot into the boot, so you never feel like you're unstable or losing energy where you shouldn't. You can even adjust the canting of the boot to dial in the perfect race dominating fit, and simply pull the Speed Lock laces tight for killer comfort.