LV means low volume, so this boot should be tight, right? 110 is about as stiff as women's boots come, right? Testers say what you see is what you get with the RX 110 W LV, calling it a "true 97mm last," and a "true 110 flex." They really hate it when those numbers lie, and so they really liked this one for telling the truth. While the women's narrow last RX will favor slender feet and legs, testers with medium width fit issues were able to ski in comfort—and to performance raves! Testers also note that while the 97mm last felt snug (the way they'd hoped it would), there was a relaxed-enough fit in the toebox and forefoot, which they appreciated.
Testers' positive vibes started with the RX's turquoise shelf appeal, merged with how easily the boot went on, and continued down the testing flow chart, as they checked off top marks for initial fit and closure, down to stance and on-snow performance. Boot testing is not an exact science—feet and legs and skiing styles are all different—so we use several different ways to tabulate the variety of scores and tester feedback to arrive at our medal-winners. We don't need to get into specifics, but suffice it to say the RX 110 W LV was the boot valedictorian in the All-Mountain Traditionalist category.
This is not to imply that it's a bookish nerd lacking grit—this boot rips, testers state plainly--an ideal match for an accomplished skier or an athletic up-and-comer who wants to elevate her game. The stance sets a skier up for successful and dynamic movements, and the boot's strong construction drives each turn home with a crisp finish.
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