Fischer RC Pro 120 Thermoshape

Model Year
2016-17
Category
All-Mountain Traditional
Last Width
100mm
Flex Index
120
Price (MSRP)
$600.00USD

The Gist

Slam-on, out-of-box skiing performance for the thicker medium width foot. No molding process to worry about and an extra $200 in your pocket. Testers liked the RC Pro 120 Thermoshape for its predictable performance and easy fit.

Fit

Testers unanimously agreed that the toebox and forefoot room was more on par with wide last boots than the medium width Fischer says this boot is. The instep and navicular bone fit zones, however, were true medium-width snug. A snug fit through the ankles and lower boot shaft handled lower volume legs well. For guys with enough forefoot width and toe splay, this can be a magic boot. The cozy, comfy liner was praised by all.

Performance

With an upright and balanced feel, the RC Pro 120 Thermoshape rallied through off-piste chunkiness and smooth surfaces alike, testers said. Quickness scores were hampered by excess movement in the lower boot for some. Thicker-footed guys found it had a snappy-enough short radius turn in its quiver. Testers liked its steering skills for soft snow schmears, and said it had legit on-edge cred once it was rolled up to a higher edge angle.

Cool Features

First, testers loved the cosmetics; some said it was the nicest looking boot in the test. Second, this a straightforward, honest affair without much bedazzlement. There’s no lateral cuff adjustment, no Vacuum. It does have four buckles, a Velcro power strap and grippy soles. What more do you really need?

Gender 
Men's
Sizes (MP) 
25.5, 26.0—30.5
Hike Mode 
No
Construction 
Overlap
Boot width profile 
Medium
Also in this Collection 
RC Pro 130 Vacuum Full Fit $850, RC Pro 110 Vacuum Full Fit $800, RC Pro 100 Thermoshape $450

Kudos

  • “Skied great—somebody with a medium width foot will rock this boot!” -- Stacy Crumpler
  • “Quickest steering boot of the test! This boot is solid.” -- Dallas Goldsmith
  • “If you can fill up this boot with foot you're in for a treat!” -- Garrick Dardani
  • “Made capable steering moves—schlogged through crud with ease.” --
  • “Big foot Bubba will love this fit—Lincoln Towncar!” -- Kevin Gabriel
  • “May have the best edge power and fore-aft support in the category!” -- Charlie Bradley
  • “Comfort cush monster 5000!” --
  • “Good power and easy to work the ski.” -- Greg Coulter
  • “Good balance and stiff feel. Nice new liner.” -- Eric Kipp
  • “Connected engagement with the ski—solid and predictable.” -- Bob Gleason
  • “Looks sleek—I could stare at this boot long time.” --
  • “Great feel out of the box, liner feels plush but not over-padded.” -- Jeff "JC" Costales

Caveats

  • “Fits huge—more like a wide.” -- Garrick Dardani
  • “Overall fits too broad and open for medium class.” --
  • “Gaping.” -- Erik Korman
  • “Like a bored fifth grader—they can do the work they just don't want to.” -- Greg Coulter

This boot available at...

Valatie, NY
Chicago, IL
Pagosa Springs, CO
Morris Plains, NJ
Missoula, MT
Newton, MA
Westborough, MA
Golden, CO

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