The RC4 lineage still shows in the RC4 95 LV, testers said, claiming it was one of the tightest, shortest most forward leaning boots of the test. That is how we came to know the RC4 early on--aggressive in fit and stance and ready to arc serious turns in lightning quick side-to-side moves. Of the boot's agility and quickness, one tester said: it can't help but be reactive, it's so damn tight!
Another tester said it was built for the tiniest of little gynmast bodies. This is an old-school narrow, women's boot in its toebox shape, lowish cuff feel and raked-forward stance. Testers were sure that there were skiers out there looking for this set-up, but most of them said it wasn't for them in its out-of-box form. What they did mention might serve skiers well would be a Vacuum molding session, as the lower shell is made of Vacuplast, the highly moldable, low-temp plastic that the Fischer Vacuum boot is known for. Our tests in the past have shown that big shape changes--and stance adaptations--can be made possible through this process. One unique quality of the Vacuum molding protocol is the use of the external pressure bladder that exerts a certain amount of squeeze back against the foot, so while some areas might be made wider to suit a bony prominence another area could be tightened up--like the heel pocket, which testers said could use a little of that.
Some testers suggested that skiers might simply go up one size, which would open-up the fit and probably achieve a taller-feeling cuff. Savvy testers mentioned that there are always folks that are caught in between sizes, and the Fischer RC4 95 LV is one of those boots that can satisfy that skier that's never finding a snug enough boot but can't tolerate dropping down a size.
Testers liked the fact that there was a forward lean adjustment on board, which would be a modification they recommended to most skiers, and they liked the solid cuff attachment points for maximizing the boot's quick lateral game. Dual pull loops and a Velcro strap were straightforward and functional, and testers all mentioned the Ice Grey cosmetic--in a positive way.
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