Dalbello Veloce 95 MV W

Model Year
2024-2025
Category
All-Mountain Traditional
Last Width
99
Flex Index
95
Price (MSRP)
$600.00USD

Dalbello's Veloce line for women runs from its stiffest model at 105, down to its softest at a 75-flex. The brand submitted the Veloce 95 MV W for testing this year and it represented the range quite well by stomping all over other substantially stiffer models in the category and receiving a gold medal alongside some perennial heavy-hitters. The Veloce 95's total score average of 4.70 (out of 5.00) was on par mainly with 115-flex boots, and its supporting scores told the same great fit, comfort and convenience story that testers' comments did, with a Convenience Warmth & Features score of 4.94 and an Anatomical Fit & Initial Feel score of a perfect 5.00.

The Veloce 95 MV W impressed every single tester who got into it with its snug-medium fit, saying that it hit the 99mm fit tension target right on the bullseye--they loved the cushioned but firm-enough feel against the foot and leg, with a particularly nice feel from the memory foam tongue against the shin and over the top of the foot. But testers didn't fully appreciate what the Veloce 95 had to offer until they got it on snow and made some turns. Testers agreed that it put the edges against snow with the power and stability of boots 20-flex-points stiffer and 200-bucks more expensive, and it wasn't just a dull and clunky sledgehammer but rather it was quick and precise underfoot at performance levels to match its power quotient.

Another common refrain from testers was the Veloce 95's ease of access, and they didn't mean that it was easy to put on (which it was) but rather they meant its ability to communicate any skier's different style to the skis in a functional, efficient way. They said its stance balance home base was right on the money and didn't require any special moves or learning curve to figure out what the boot wanted. Testers just buckled up, clicked in and went skiing, everywhere. They forgot they'd saved two bills on the 95-flex and continued ripping. Many testers made note of the boot's huge performance bandwidth and broad appeal to a variety of skiers, like: This boot is fantastic--it will make any gal happy, from intermediate to advanced.

Were there some caveats to go with all these kudos, sure, but not very many. A couple testers commented on the somewhat rounded, old-school toebox shape that put a little squeeze on the sides of big and little piggies, but agreed they were not deal-breakers, and given that the lower shell is traditional polyurethane would offer easy fit solutions in a grind or stretch. A couple testers found that the lower ankle pockets were a bit firm at the start of on-snow testing but reported that with some warm-up and wear time those issues improved substantially--again, easy fit solutions with a bootfitter's help, if needed.

Testers unanimously approved of the berry and black cosmetics, they didn't mind the amount of fur on the liner, and they gave two thumbs-up for two liner pull loops, dual cuff adjusters and GripWalk soles. At a list price of 600-bucks there’s huge bang for the buck available on all tested elements of the Veloce 95 MV W, testers agreed.

Gender 
Women's
Sizes (MP) 
22.5-27.5
Hike Mode 
No
Construction 
Overlap
Boot width profile 
Medium
Also in this Collection 
105, 85, 75
Special Sizes 
22.5 and smaller
Cantology Compatible 
No
Total Avg Score 
4.73
Shell/Cuff/Tongue Plastic 
PU/DB Hyperlite
Anatomical Fit and Initial Feel 
5.00
Dynamic Balance 
4.81
Edge Power & Fore-Aft Support 
4.44
Quickness, Steering & Feel 
4.44
Convenience, Warmth & Features 
4.94
Tech Compatible 
No

Kudos

  • “A pretty standard medium width fit without pinch points. A confidence-building fit with sweet cosmetics--purple royalty meets high-viz highlights. stable in all planes and easy to make progressive, flowing movements. Sweet tip to tail engagement and confidence-inspiring edge grip! A boot that makes me feel strong and sturdy! I received a compliment while testing these on their hillside appeal--these boots are a head turner! ” -- Kim Holzer
  • “Tight medium fit in clog but perfect medium fit for cuff, and wow, she's got power! Skis awesome! Super strong for a 95--I love how much edge power it has.” -- Kori Coggin
  • “Good looking boot and super fit--great initial feel, right out of the box. Has a slightly lowish instep compared to the medium group. Skis great! A lot of people will like this boot.” -- Liz Elling
  • “Consistent fit, nice 95-flex, skied well. Cool boot! Graphics, fit, flex and feel for the snow are all strong elements here. Warm without extravagance.” -- Megen Johnson
  • “Interestingly this fits more like a narrow boot than the Dalbello Cabrio LV 115. Love the memory foam tongue! This is a really great, balanced boot with plenty of dynamic power and support for a skier looking for a little less stiffness and more forgiveness in a boot.” -- Michael Kendrick Powderly
  • “These boots have a cushy liner and are comfortable while still maintaining good edge control. My ankle stayed in place. Favorable color combo. ” -- Mary Slavkovsky
  • “Great fit right out of the box with warm, cozy, soft fur that forms to your leg immediately. Easy buckle levers, the color is cool and so is the fur! I like the power strap--strong. Great boot with zero hiccups on snow. This boot skis more like a narrow width for dynamic edge-to-edge balance and quickness! It edges progressively and powerfully like a higher flex boot, but it's definitely not too stiff. This boot is fantastic--it will make any gal happy, from intermediate to advanced.” -- Linda Parazoo
  • “Felt rock solid for balance--was able to hit an edge sharply and enjoy some rebound on short turns. The boot responded adeptly to commands. This is a really high performance 95-flex boot--I think it would make a lot of ladies very happy. ” -- Lee Ann Ross

Caveats

  • “For a medium the width of the toebox seemed more narrow.” -- Brigid Kennaday
  • “Definitely a 99 and not a 100mm fit--on the narrow side of medium, with some hot spots below the ankle pockets.” -- Lee Ann Ross

This boot available at...

Sandpoint, ID
Westborough, MA
Princeton, MA
Ludlow, VT
Steamboat Springs, CO

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