Lange SX 90 W

Model Year
2016-17
Category
All-Mountain Traditional
Last Width
102mm
Flex Index
90
Price (MSRP)
$550.00USD

The Gist

Testers said the SX 90 W was the best performing of the All-Mountain women's wides. They liked that a boot with extra room at the instep, calf and forefoot can put a ski on edge and perform all over the hill.

Fit

Volume-extended versions of the medium width RX boots, SX models are more open in the toebox, forefoot, instep and calf. This works well for good skiing women with higher volume feet and legs who want secure heel and ankle hold for precision skiing.

Flex was on target, testers said, and comfortable against the shin throughout its range. Not the easiest boot in its class to get on, testers said, though they felt the performance it delivered was a more than fair trade off.

Performance

Shines in all turns, all snow conditions and terrain. Testers found zero flaws with its performance game. Solid on edge and in quick in transitions, it steers accurately given the generous volume. Testers said the Lange performance force is strong in this one. Stance angles are neutral and on the upright side. Women with thicker calves will put the leg shaft right where it belongs. Otherwise the slender-legged can have their bootfitter add a custom spoiler.

Cool Features

Testers loved the colors and the clean, simple cosmetic scheme. Pretty basic design: single sided cuff adjuster, 35mm Velcro power strap with four buckles.

Gender 
Women's
Sizes (MP) 
22.5-27.5
Hike Mode 
No
Construction 
Overlap
Boot width profile 
Wide
Also in this Collection 
SX 80 W $450, SX 70 W $400

Kudos

  • “A sporty boot—great quickness and feel for the snow.” --
  • “Poised and ready to pounce down the slope! Groomer goddess status!” --
  • “Zing! Snapped me into performance mode on the first turn!” --
  • “Solid cruiser, with the ability to get down and dirty with it. Best steering in class.” -- Emily Alleman
  • “Lange large-lady extrordinaire! Firm for a 90 flex.” -- Julia Carr
  • “Small turns or big, slow or fast, it did it! Surefooted, smooth and snappy” -- Liz Elling
  • “Moved edge to edge without hesitation—powerful!” -- Lee Ann Ross
  • “High volume liner is remarkably supportive. Warm and cozy!” --

Caveats

  • “Had a little bite at top of tongue and on inside ankle bone.” -- Liz Elling
  • “Hard to get into.” -- Lee Ann Ross

This boot available at...

Stowe, VT
Morris Plains, NJ
Mammoth Lakes, CA
Princeton, MA
Teton VIllage, WY
Valatie, NY

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