Lange RX 130 LV

Model Year
2016-17
Category
All-Mountain Traditional
Last Width
97
Flex Index
130
Price (MSRP)
$850.00USD

The Gist

Sporting only minor innerboot changes (a slightly more cushioned lining against the foot) the RX 130 LV returns to claim a place amongst our test’s very best. This is a testament to Lange knowing what works for skiers—anatomical fit, neutral balanced stance, no-frills performance—and remaining committed to providing just that. Even if it means doing nothing.

Fit

The shell shape and revised liner work together to tick all the boxes for how a narrow category boot should fit: heel and ankles held firmly, bump-outs for bony points, enough height over the midfoot to avoid numbness without losing foot contact, a touch of freedom at the forefoot but not enough to feel perfect straight out of the box, a little bit of forgiveness in the toebox to warm the little piggies. Testers love the off-the-shelf fit and that Lange doesn't mess with the design too much year to year.

Performance

One tester said the RX 130 LV "turned my skis into giggle sticks," and while that makes us a little uncomfortable when we say it, we nodded in agreement.  The combination of snug fit, lively flex feel and lateral and torsional rigidity in both cuff and lower make this boot a joy to ski on the whole mountain, testers said.

Powerful edging meshes with precision steering and fine tuned guidance at the transition between turns. That sets the RX 130 LV above many others that have power or finesse but don’t blend the two as well.

Cool Features

Our bootfitter testers thought the mono-injected polyether lower and polyurethane upper was a cool feature. Say what? That means we can give you clean stretches and grinds where needed and no pesky seams to get in the way or delaminate. Single sided cuff adjustment. If you need more, have your alignment tech use model-specific Cantology shims. It’s a great canting solution that maintains the walkability of the RX's Ultra Grip soles.

Gender 
Men's
Sizes (MP) 
22.5-30.5
Hike Mode 
No
Construction 
Overlap
Boot width profile 
Narrow
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Kudos

  • “The fit is incredible: toes had room but tight everywhere else. Best in category!” -- Stacy Crumpler
  • “Surprisingly light and agile with lots of pop but planted on edge.” -- Jack Rafferty
  • “Same old, same old—Lange is best at this type of boot—don't change it.” -- Kevin Gabriel
  • “Awesomely tight in all the right places with a stance that can't get any better.” -- Steve Cohen
  • “Straight on for Jesus, no extra BS. Solid as solid gets.” -- Erik Korman
  • “Skis like a Lange. Bitchen.” -- Jim Morris
  • “Forgiving feel but slayed the crud and bumps with race boot precision!” --
  • “Neutral stance allows for easy feathering of edge engagement.” -- Charlie Bradley
  • “Feels like home. Best of test for me!” --
  • “It will get there before you do!” -- Greg Coulter
  • “Outstanding! Inherits all the performance feel of a race boot in an easier fitting form.” -- Eric Kipp
  • “Built for aggressive, hammer-down skiing—feels at home from the start.” -- Bob Gleason

Caveats

  • “The power strap's wimpy braided tab was tough to thread.” -- Steve Cohen
  • “Needs a little heel lift.” --
  • “Felt soft for a 130—I was crushing the boot too easily.” -- Jason Astle

This boot available at...

Westborough, MA
Big Bear Lake, CA
Chicago, IL
Ludlow, VT

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