Nordica Speedmachine 105 W

Model Year
2016-17
Category
All-Mountain Traditional
Last Width
100mm
Flex Index
105mm
Price (MSRP)
$599.00USD

The Gist

So many good elements come together here. The out-of-the-box fit was among the best, testers said, if a bit too roomy in the toebox and forefoot for a true medium width. The flex feel is dreamy and the cosmetic touches impressed. As did the Speedmachine 105 W's dedicated Infrared custom fitting system.

Fit

While testers felt a little disconnected in the toe and forefoot zones, they mentioned that the cork liner heel and ankle pockets retained the foot well and that firm contact at the instep held them where they wanted to be. Flex was long travel with well-distributed pressure along the shin. Testers thought it a little softer than its 105 rating, some noting they would probably opt for the stiffer 115 flex model.

Performance

Laterally, there was no shortage of stiffness with which to lever the ski up onto edge and hold it there. Testers were impressed with its speed and hard snow game, but were just as keen on how well it dialed it back and feathered on-and-off edge with finesse. This is a boot with a wide performance bandwidth that will work for many different types of skiers, they said.

Cool Features

The new, stiff Tri-Force shell spine and lower rail construction (like a cuff-to-sole "L" shape) work well to maintain a rigid skeleton while shedding overall weight. The lower shell is molded with thicker areas for a strong power link and thinner areas for weight reduction and easy shape modification.

Using a proprietary Infrared molding system, the thin areas are heated where needed for additional room and a suction cup is affixed to the area. It pulls the shell material outward, rather than the traditional push from the inside, to accommodate for bony prominences.

Gender 
Women's
Sizes (MP) 
22.5-27.5
Hike Mode 
No
Construction 
Overlap
Boot width profile 
Medium
Also in this Collection 
Speedmachine 115 W $699, Speedmachine 95 W $549, Speedmachine 85 W $499, Speedmachine 75 W $449

Kudos

  • “Perfect flex inspires confidence! As a bootfitter I love what they've done for shell modifications.” -- Emily Alleman
  • “Very nice edge control and power transfer—I like this boot.” --
  • “Blends comfort with command and control!” -- Kelly Finnen
  • “Being forward in this boot is effortless—the flex allows a skier to drive as hard as she wants into the turn.” -- Filomena ' Mena' Dardani
  • “Solid boot with out-of-the-box comfort awesomeness! Will probably fit everyone.” -- Liz Elling
  • “Comfortable, even fit and it steered cleanly.” -- Lee Ann Ross
  • “Solid edge power! Can carve like a beast side to side.” -- Megen Johnson
  • “Fits like a glove—a great advanced-level boot!” --

Caveats

  • “Too much room in the toes for a medium.” -- Julia Carr
  • “Pretty wide for the category.” -- Kelly Finnen
  • “Pretty soft—you over-flex and then there's nothing left.” -- Lee Ann Ross

This boot available at...

Warren, VT
Pagosa Springs, CO
Chicago, IL
Ann Arbor, MI
Glenmont, NY
Columbia, SC

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