The 10 Best Men's Ski Boots of 2023-2024
By: Jordan Berde: Ski Buyer | October 5, 2023
When it comes time to buy new ski boots, there’s nothing more important than the fit. It doesn’t matter how tricked out their features are, or how snazzy the graphics treatment is. If your ski boots don’t fit you well, you’re not going to ski well. That’s why the best men’s ski boots are designed to fit a wide range of feet well and to be easily modified by experienced boot fitters so that you can get the most precise and comfortable boot-foot interface possible.
New This Year:
The 2024 landscape for men's ski boots is characterized by innovation and a reshaping of classic designs. A significant highlight is the introduction of the BOA dial system, marking BOA's foray into the ski boot domain. Brands like Salomon, Atomic, K2, and Fischer are leading the charge with BOA-equipped boots, where the dial replaces traditional lower buckles, promising a precision fit with ease. Lange unveils the Shadow, replacing the iconic RX boot, and boasts a state-of-the-art dual pivot design. Dalbello transitions from their revered Krypton and Lupo boots to the fresh Cabrio and Cabrio Free models. Notably, inclusivity in sizing is evident, with brands offering stiffer boots even in the 22.5 size. Completing the year's aesthetic is a move towards neutral earth tones, with browns, greens, and dark blues dominating the palette, reflecting a trend towards understated elegance on the slopes.
This Year's Best Men's Ski Boots:
Atomic Hawx Prime 100 GW
The Atomic Hawx Prime 100 GW Ski Boots provide all the best features of Atomic's top end boots - Memory Fit heat molding technology and lightweight Prolite construction - in a smooth medium flex just right for intermediate skiers stepping out into bigger terrain. Lightweight construction means you can wear them all day without boot fatigue setting in, and the straightforward heat molding process allows for extensive customization in one easy appointment with your bootfitter.
| Flex Rating | Last (mm) | Original Price |
| 100 | 100 mm | $499.95 |
Lange LX 120 HV GW
Been skiing for years, and still haven't found a boot you can wear all day comfortably? Check out the Lange LX 120 HV GW Ski Boots and get ready for your mind to be blown. Lange builds its legendary performance into every boot, and their "high volume" category is one of the few in the industry that doesn't overdo the volume around the ankle and heel - both critical areas for foot retention that reflect directly on how well the boot skis. Sasquatch-footed chargers unite, the Lange LX 120 HV boots are your ticket to happiness.
| Flex Rating | Last (mm) | Original Price |
| 120 | 102 mm | $579.95 |
Salomon S/Pro Supra BOA 120
Some people predict that the new alpine Boa® systems are going to slither in to a lukewarm reception; we think they're going to roar on the ski boot scene like an avalanche - and one of the main reasons is the new Salomon S/Pro Supra BOA 120 Ski Boots. Just when you thought the Custom Shell HD fit on the best-selling S/Pro 120 couldn't get any better, the Boa® Fit System evens out the pressure over the top of your foot and makes it possible to tension the boot tighter with less discomfort and looser with better control - you can dial the tension up or down incrementally by reversing directions on the dial. The S/Pro Supra Boa® 120 also uses an improved My Exowrap™ 4D Performance liner and updated shell construction using Sensafit Mesh rather than the previous CoreFrame.
Danielle, Sales Associate: "The BOA ratchet allows for easy adjustment of the forefoot even with gloves on. It will fit a broad range of foot shapes with all the easy customizations. You don’t want the stiffest boot on the wall but you still need a stiff boot to ski hard."
Read Salomon S/Pro Supra BOA 120 In-Depth Review
| Flex Rating | Last (mm) | Original Price |
| 120 | 100 mm | $749.95 |
Dalbello Cabrio LV 120
Following in the footsteps of the hallowed Krypton series, the Dalbello Cabrio LV 120 Ski Boots feature a slightly more relaxed 99m last and a "just right" 120 flex, making the Cabrio LV 120 perfect for the freerider with average feet who loves the smooth-flexing feel of a 3-piece boot. In addition to the roomier fit, the Cabrio LV 120 gets a new 50mm Power Band strap with Quick Hook Release so you don't have to thread the strap each time, and a new Pebax® Rnew™ tongue.
| Flex Rating | Last (mm) | Original Price |
| 120 | 99 mm | $599.99 |
Lange Shadow 130 LV GW
The Lange Shadow 130 LV GW Ski Boots are certain to shake up the industry, which hasn't seen a dramatic change in the way the stiffest freeride boots are built in decades. In the two-piece overlap division, boots typically had an upper cuff with two pivots and rivets holding the cuff to the shell at the rear. The Shadow breaks new ground in eliminating the rear rivets and using a 2nd Suspension Blade attachment above the calcaneus. The new design promises to add an even more progressive quality to the legendary Lange flex and moderate some of the harshness felt at the limit of both forward and rearward loading. Fit options build on the dialed fit of the previous RX series boots, with the LV remaining 97mm in forefoot width in a 26.5.
| Flex Rating | Last (mm) | Original Price |
| 130 | 97 mm | $849.95 |
Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD 110 BOA GW Alpine Touring
A new hybrid offering with a versatile 110 flex, the Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD 110 BOA GW Alpine Touring Ski Boots are a sure-fire top choice for lighter and less aggressive skiers who want a versatile option to handle both lift skiing and touring. With a smooth flexing True Flex PU shell and an all-new Boa® Fit System lower closure, the new XTD 110 Boa is arguably one of the most comfortable choices out there for narrower feet and ankles.
| Flex Rating | Last (mm) | Original Price |
| 110 | 98 mm | $749.95 |
Tecnica Cochise HV 120 DYN Alpine Touring
You know the drill. Your wide feet just aren't happy until you've made at least 4 trips to the bootfitter to widen the boot, elevate the instep and generally totally change the fit. Starting this year, you can relax and just start with the Tecnica Cochise HV 120 DYN Alpine Touring Ski Boots. Here's a shoe that charges with the best freeride boots out there, tours like it has wings, but fits wide and high volume feet straight out of the box with a relaxed 102mm last. It's taken a while, but high volume hybrid boots are finally here, and the Cochise HV 120 is leading the charge.
| Flex Rating | Last (mm) | Original Price |
| 120 | 102 mm | $699.95 |
Atomic Backland XTD Carbon 120 Alpine Touring
Atomic have been stirring the cauldrons furiously in Ausria, and they've managed to cook up a very special blend of two great boots - the Backland Carbon and the Hawx Ultra XTD - for your touring pleasure this year. The Atomic Backland XTD Carbon 120 Alpine Touring Ski Boots have already been hitting the skintrack with a vengeance, weighing in at 1380 grams in a 26.5 and skiing like a legit 120 flex ski boot. With a fit derived from the best-selling Hawx Prime and a plushness to the liner that seems out of place in this weight class, the Backland XTD Carbon is destined for greatness anywhere there's backcountry goods to be had.
| Flex Rating | Last (mm) | Original Price |
| 120 | 100 mm | $899.95 |
K2 Mindbender 130 BOA Alpine Touring
The K2 Mindbender 130 BOA Alpine Touring Ski Boots drop weight, gain stiffness, and sport that twinkly "wow" factor when people see the BOA Fit System peaking out under your pants in the lift line. All good things, and none to be taken lightly. The BOA lower closure actually does make a difference in comfort over the forefoot, and many people with wider feet and problem insteps are completely blown away by the increased comfort. Beyond that, the proven Mindbender fit and function are still all there, so you can be confident from headwall to parking lot every day you head out.
Michael, Store Supervisor: "The K2 Mindbender 130 BOA is easy to fit to a foot, easy to get on and off, walks really well, and performs strong in all styles of terrain. This is a user-friendly ski boot that will make your outings to the mountain more enjoyable. Not only does it do it all, but it is a great looking boot, so you will look good while you're doing it which I would argue is even more important!"
Read K2 Mindbender 130 BOA In-Depth Review
| Flex Rating | Last (mm) | Original Price |
| 130 | 97 mm | $899.95 |
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The Selection Process:
Our ski buyers have an endless amount of knowledge on all things skiing stemming from years of experience in the ski industry in tandem with their countless hours spent on slopes everywhere from groomers to the remote backcountry around the world. evo's buyers assess all products coming to market, lean into this knowledge, and put together this selection of the best products. They have a unique perspective as they truly see everything offered across the category.
Jordan Berde
Jordan (she/her) is a Ski Buyer at evo. Before working in this role, she worked at the evo Denver store for two years, where she began as a bootfitter and quickly moved into Store Lead and then Store Supervisor roles. Prior to evo, Jordan worked as a bootfitter at other shops, a mountain bike instructor for kiddos in Colorado, a ski patroller in Alaska, and a liftie in Taos. She's an avid backcountry skier and ski mountaineer and recently summited Mt. Baker as a fundraiser for SheJumps, a non-profit committed to getting more women involved in the outdoors.She started sliding on snow later than most (in her late 20s), but now she’s the friend getting up at 4 am to make sure she can get a dawn patrol lap in before work! Jordan is passionate about diversity and inclusion and making outdoor activities more inclusive to all genders, races, and ability levels. When she's not skiing, Jordan is likely on her mountain bike exploring all that Colorado and Washington have to offer with her wife. Some say she never stops moving…