Yeah, we get it, two R's in Panterra, pan terra, like all terrain. But this boot skis hard and fast enough that you could easily bring exotic cars and metal bands into the branding mix too. This year's Panterra 120 returns with a revised liner construction that breathed new life into this model for testers who gave it a double-thumbs-up for its solid blend of comfort and power. Tester takeaway in three words? No speed limit.
The three-piece shell construction here borrows much from the powerful, time-tested KR 2 performance framework, utilizing the anatomical Contour 4 shape that matches the foot at common prominences like ankles, navicular bone and forefoot, and integrating the well-wrapped upper and stout external tongue for leg-gripping translation of movement.
But the Panterra shape is ample at a 102mm last, with a tall fit over the top of the foot and through the instep—a bonus for thick-footed guys tired of the numb feet associated with performance boots. The Variable Volume Fit first buckle can be set to reduce the circumference of the forefoot, turning the lower boot into more of a medium fit. Once set to the desired forefoot and toebox volume, the VVF buckle can be left alone, as entry and exit can be easily accomplished without releasing it.
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