im not a fan of bumping threads this much without adding anything, so heres a review i wrote.
2008-2009 Lange Inferno Ski Boots, Size US 9.5, Mondo 27.5
Purchased brand new in fall 2009. Used 10 days, near-mint condition. A
few blemishes/scuffs in the plastic, none out of the ordinary and none
hinder performance whatsoever.
Selling because they are a size too small for me. Both boots have been
punched out in the toe box about 3-4mm. This was done professionally at a
local shop (
http://www.sportspageski.com). I do not believe this change would compromise performance at all for someone who normally fits in a 27.5.
I replaced them with the same exact boots a size larger, which I have
been riding since December (roughly 35 days out on them). Feel free to
browse the internet for the original sales description and/or reviews.
Having looked myself, I haven't seen anything that would be overly
helpful with making a decision about these boots. Below is my personal
opinion about how the boots perform, feel, and fit.
Background: I am 18, 6ft tall, 185lbs. Aggressive expert skier. I raced
for my high school team but spend the rest of my time skiing trees and
bumps. I DO NOT ski park and therefore cannot offer information on how
they perform within that discipline.
Overall, I have found that these boots work extremely well for my size,
weight, ability and preferences. My last pair of boots were Nordica Dobermann pro 130 race
boots, so I am used to the tight, responsive feel of a race boot. The
Infernos, like my Nordicas, have a 98mm last. Many people find that this
can be uncomfortably narrow, especially if their feet are on the wider
side. Personally, I prefer a tight, responsive fit. They have a
well-shaped heel that does an excellent job keeping the rear end of my
foot in place. I have never experienced pain using these boots, and
if they fit properly, you shouldn't either. The flex index is 115,
though this number is not easy to compare to other boot manufacturers
because there is no industry standard for rating boot flex. I would say
they are considerably stiffer than the average recreational boot and
would be difficult to flex if you're under 165ish pounds and/or not a
strong skier. I have found that this is a comfortable "in-between" flex
for me- it is stiff enough to be responsive when carving yet soft enough
not to sink my skis in powder or kill my shins in bumps. If you look at
the pictures, the white part of the boot is a softer plastic than the
black part, so you get an even, predictable flex without compromising
response. The liners are a bit more comfortable than a race liner, but I
would still consider them a dense, performance-oriented liner. The part
around the foot does not pack out much.The toe box of the liner is a
bit softer and expands a little bit. The cuff and tongue of the liner
are softer yet still responsive. The inside of the tongue has a
rubber/gel piece that adds comfort and reduces shin bang. All four of
the buckles are metal and microadjustable, making it easy to dial in
your preferred fit. The velcro strap at the top works well, keeping the
tongue against your ankle, which improves response and diminishes shin
bang.
If you have questions that aren't answered above, please feel free to contact me.
hopefully thats helpful.
