The completely new upgrade to the previously tested and loved Cosmos II was a hit with testers, who were totally impressed with everything about this lightweight backcountry rip machine. More specifically, the combination of well-cushioned and anatomical fit (testers gave it medium-width fit tension scores), strong, agile skiing character and a lightweight and rangy touring skill set put it at the top of the class for backcountry boots we tested.
A lot of backcountry boots get the weight and touring range of motion down just fine but falter either with fit or with downhill skiability. The fact that this boot fits and skis as well as some of the best alpine boots on the market and yet maintains such a long and friction-free touring range of motion in this lightweight a package is remarkable.
One element contributing to this boot's strength on-snow is its all-Grilamid shell construction and use of carbon fiber inserts in the lower boot's side panels. The also new sock-like liner utilizes Gore-Tex (possibly the first that we know of) to better manage moisture from outside and in and provides a well contoured grip on the foot without excess bulk or sharp edges.
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