The little sister to the Patron Pro, the La Nina takes the Dobermann platform and makes it a little more user friendly for performance skiing all around the mountain. The cuff is on the low side of the category norm and at 90 is a little softer than some. Testers thought this was a great option for lighter weight chargers and any skier with a shorter or thicker leg shaft looking for a snug fit for a low to mid volume foot. And at a full $100 less than a Dobermann 100 the value factor is high as well.
The liner and bootboard is slightly softer, more shock absorbing, than the Dobies in the same way that the Patron Pro is off-piste modified to handle some rattle and bump off the groomed. Testers felt that the boot rolled right through everything in its path and had plenty of juice to the edge on firmer, smoother surfaces too. A few testers mentioned an overly firm or edgy feel at the top of the tongue while others had no issue.
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