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<![endif][if !vml]Has anyone else noticed that basic ski boot designs haven't really changed much over the last 30 years? Most of us are still riding in a hard plastic shell with 4 buckles. there are a few variations like SPK's and the raichle/ripcurl's, but for the most part-- ski boots just aren't really changing. Look at how far snowboarding boots have come in just 10 yrs., or for those who still keep up with the rollerblading scene, boot design-- functionality, looks, and comfort-- has changed a lot. I know the huge debate is that skiers need a super stiff boot that can tighten down well, ad soft boots compromise the stiffness and functionality. But there's got to be a way to keep progressing boots toward a more comfortable, warmer and sicker looking design.
Idea's that I've thought of that would make a sick boot-- semi-flexi middle section of the sole, foe walking, that won't affect skiing ability, layers of leather over the plastic shell to make it look more like a snowboard boot or skate shoe... Does anyone agree with me about this, or do you all love that 4-buckle plastic shell?
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