Like some sort of Bizarro World ski boot, the Redster is now a paler shade of white. But what’s really important is that it’s better than its crimson predecessor. Our test team loved the white Redster as much for what this version lost as they did for what it didn't.
What the new Redster shed was its previously bi-polar fit personality. It’s now much more even-keeled; snug in the heel and ankle but not tortuously tight, with just the right amount of openness in the forefoot. It also sports an updated, fuller bodied liner with a more contained fit up front.
What the Redster absolutely did not lose in this new rendition is its edge-to-edge agility and solid command when railing at speed. The chipped-up carbon fiber that is embedded in the plastic at the heel and rear spine helps stiffen the shell and powerfully connect the foot and leg with the ski.
The most important addition? The Redster’s Memory Fit shell, which after a 12-minute cook-and-cool job conforms around the skier’s feet. We tested this and it works well, generally opening up the fit slightly where needed while maintaining containment elsewhere. Our custom test team noted that with the Redster's improved fit and out-of-box skiability, there wasn't much call to implement the Memory Fit custom molding protocol. But it is a nice feature to have when required.
Fit issues were few but there was one up front. Our testers either loved the Redster's signature roomier-than-others forefoot and toebox for giving their wider feet some breathing room, or lamented the relaxed fit and wanted added fit compression up front to hug their more slender feet.
Our test team unanimously agreed that with the beefy rear spoiler installed behind the liner, the stance was a bit more forward-leaning than they preferred. Thinning the spoiler via grinding or removing it entirely are options for achieving a less-aggressive stance and is a recommended protocol for skiers with wider calves as well.
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