K2 Minaret 100 LV

Model Year
2017-18
Category
All-Mountain Walk
Last Width
97
Flex Index
100
Price (MSRP)
$750.00USD

The Gist

The 2018 K2 Minaret 100 LV returns with solid upgrades this season—two buckles up top this year bump its cuff closure quotient up and over its previous single, oversized buckle on the upper boot, which testers liked. The new LuxFit Tour Lite liner shaves weight over its predecessor and is better articulated for smooth touring.

The Fit

Testers like the slide-on slipper feel this year—easier entry and softer, cushier initial feel. They say it fits roomier than expected for a low-volume boot, and most agreed that its off-the-rack fit was somewhat disconnected in the heel pocket, which was worrisome, they said. Our custom tests showed that the lower boot fit was evened-up nicely after the liner (Intuition partnership with K2) was fully heat molded. The flex feel was cushy on the shin, which testers liked.

Performance

The softer-than-100 flex feel and extra room put a rev-limiter on hard off-piste charging, but testers loved the smooth, predictable transfer of power edge to edge, which they said was stable and easy to tap into. Damp and reliable turn to turn seemed more the Minaret's M.O. than were snappy, rapid-fire transitions, but testers said for on-area, off-area options this one would suit many skiers well. They loved the easy-to-use Syncro Interlock cuff release mechanism, which offers more travel than most in the category and has a smooth, gliding feel.

Cool Features

Tech-binding compatibility and an option on rockered, Vibram soles open up lots of avenues for different touring equipment that might lighten the load for uphill treks. Dual-side cuff adjustment is a nice alignment feature not found on many hike mode boots, and testers liked the double pull loops on the liner for more convenient entry.

Gender 
Women's
Sizes (MP) 
22.5-27.5
Hike Mode 
Yes
Construction 
Overlap
Boot width profile 
Narrow
Also in this Collection 
N/A
Cantology Compatible 
No
Total Avg Score 
17.42
  • 2017-18 K2 Minaret 100 LV at America's Best Bootfitters Boot Test
  • 2017-18 K2 Minaret 100 LV at America's Best Bootfitters Boot Test

Kudos

  • “A solid boot for solid skiers—the fit and flex is silky smooth. Lots of room in the instep.” --
  • “Happy toes! Very cozy. The custom liner molding is a must—awesome!” -- Linda Parazoo
  • “Exceptionally comfortable!” -- Patti Zuber
  • “Great for the intermediate to advanced, 20-times a season skier—versatile.” -- Melodie Buell
  • “Light and easy to turn over—a quick, soft ride in powder.” -- Catherina Simones
  • “Powerful edge transfer for a 100-flex with a solid on-snow feel.” --

Caveats

  • “The extra toebox and forefoot space causes slower reaction time.” -- Patti Zuber
  • “Large for an LV.” -- Kelly Finnen

This boot available at...

Westwood, NJ
Ellicottville, NY
Killington, VT
Revelstoke, BC
Mammoth Lakes, CA
Hotham Heights, VIC

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