The Kastle K100P LV is a great boot for technically skilled skiers looking for slightly softer flex in a narrow-lasted, all-mountain performer. Testers liked how well this 100-flex handled skis on hard smooth snow or muddled off-trail crud, in stable and predictable fashion. They said it wasn't easy to get on, but felt that the right skier match wouldn't have a problem with that.
The right skier match would be a more petite or less-aggressive skier with a average to low-volume foot and leg but perhaps with a widely splayed set of toes! Testers said the toebox was uncharacteristically roomy, especially in height, and suggested that skiers with chronically numb or cold toes might appreciate this generous fit. The bargain-hunter who rolls with Toasty Toes adhesive-backed toe warmers stuck on her sock will love this boot, though testers commented that it already seemed surprisingly warm.
The liner can be laced-up or left as is, and testers liked the liner pads that come with the boot for snugging up the heel and ankle pockets, if needed. A couple testers mentioned that the liner, when it was just out of the box, seemed to slip around a bit inside the shell--a Kastle liner issue we've noted previously--but testers also mentioned that after several runs (and multiple days of testing) the liner stretched out to both better match the shell interior and match the testers' foot shapes.
They liked the stance angles of the K100P LV and thought that for lightweight experts and motivated intermediates (they gotta get the thing on!) it would set them up for functional movements and success all around the mountain. They appreciated the GripWalk soles that come mounted on the boot and a fat Velcro power strap that helped beef up the cuff fit and feel.
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