The Gist
The 2018 Atomic Hawx Magna 90 W wowed our test team for its big bang for the buck, saying that this boot skied better than many they tested which cost two- or three-hundred dollars more. They put this boot on the podium with a silver medal in the women's All-Mountain wide category.
The Fit
It's a wide ride, but not excessively so, testers said. They all loved the plush and inviting liner feel on first slide-on (which is super easy they said) and comments about all-day comfort, no unbuckling required and extra warmth were abundant. Testers checked the like box on the cuff's upright stance and highly cushioned tongue fit against the shin. While the fit is roomy-slipper all the way around, testers sensed enough contact at the heel and ankle to suggest that this one could ski.
Performance
And ski the Hawx Magna 90 W did, testers said, who were all pleasantly surprised at this so-called Soft-Value entry's ability to go anywhere and do anything at all performance levels other than that of the full-on, expert hard-charger. From beginner to advanced all-mountain skier, our test team had nothing but praise for how this boot handled. The stance is neutral (if a bit upright). The power on edge is adequate. The quickness turn to turn was shockingly good, they said. And the flex, while soft, had a progressive feel and a functional stopping point.
Cool Features
Testers agreed this boot's best feature was its price, but they also like the Memory Fit auto-molding capability of the shell once it's been cooked in the Atomic convection oven—not necessary but a great solution for the thickest of feet and legs for finding an even, comfy fit. Helpful stance adjustments are also found here—for forward lean and for lateral cuff balance.
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