The Salomon S/Pro Supra 90 W flew a bit under the radar at the boot test but testers say it's a obvious bargain at a list price of $450. They said it's stiffer and more stable than its 90-flex labeling would suggest and had zero deal-breaker fit or performance issues. They said the buzz of BOA may have pushed the buckled Supra 90 out of its well-deserved limelight but assured that it was a competent all-mountain cruiser for intermediates and price-conscious advanced skiers alike.
Testers thought it fit the bill for a what's expected of a medium-width fit--plenty of room at the forefoot and toebox for warmth and wiggle but a suitably snug fit to the rear of the foot for ski control movements. Testers liked the cuff wrap around the average leg but said that there was enough flare at the boot top to handle a bigger calf without trouble. They liked the option of a Custom Shell HD oven-cook-and-mold mission in the case of fit problems but mentioned that simply heating up the stock liner would be enough to moderate the few minor fit inconsistencies they noticed during testing.
One tester had an initial problem with the tongue biting a bit, mid-shin, but reported that with some wear time this was manageable, again suggesting the full liner mold as the obvious next step to eliminate that issue if it were to persist.
While testers didn't have any big issues with the Salomon BOA system, they did like the regular old buckles here and the savings that they brought to the table without any notable performance deficit. The features set was standard for the category but exceeded the typical fare found at this price point: dual liner pull loops, 35mm Velcro power strap, lateral cuff adjustment mechanism and GripWalk soles.
Our crew said the S/Pro Supra 90 W skied admirably, holding its own on firm, fast groomers and off-piste exploring, both. It was predictable and balanced with no-surprises appeal for a wide variety of skiers. While they said it lacks the top-end power and quickness of the 110- and 115-flex boots, testers said there was nothing missing here, with the exception of a bunch of extra dollars that didn't need to be spent.
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