The Gist
For skiers with the low volume foot who can’t seem to ever find boots that are snug enough, swipe right. The G2 120 Powerfit is shorter and narrower than almost every other boot in the narrow category, packing the foot into balanced and strong position over the ski. It’s surprisingly powerful to the edge for a light feeling 120-flex.
Fit
The G2’s closure is absolute, locking down even low volume feet with an initially firm liner feel that relaxes as the boot warms. The fit over the top of the foot is low and firm, favoring lower arch and lower instep feet. The fit at the forefoot is narrow in an old-school sort of way (i.e. no built-in bunion bumps; gotta visit your bootfitter for that) and our slender footed testers loved it.
While the fit consensus was "tight," it was a positive tight. The fit tension distribution was even and comfy enough except for testers with high insteps.
Performance
This is where the G2 shines. Make that rips. It is race boot strong and as quick edge-to-edge as anything we tested. Testers who hadn't skied the G2 before were blown away by how well it tamed the snow. Testers who had skied many G2's over the years wondered again why we don't see way more of this boot on the hill.
The 120 flex is understated; it’s firm and reactive against the shin with good pressure distribution along the leg shaft. Good skiers with minimalist tendencies will most appreciate what this boot has to offer; it’s not a fluff-and-feature model. Testers said skiers should be well-skilled in boot entry and exit; this is one of the more difficult boots to get in and out of.
Cool Features
The double pull loop PWR Fit 120 liner is pre-lasted but fully thermomoldable. It comes packing a super fat rear spoiler that some testers removed and others wished were thinner. The stance is jacked a bit farther forward than the current industry standard with it inserted. If you typically require a cuff angle adjustment, look elsewhere. There’s none here.
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