Test: La Sportiva Vanguard

Something very different from the past. It allows a perfect transmission of power to the ski.

The comfortable fit, combined with the excellent range of motion and the remarkable lightness, winks at the most demanding skiers. The core of the boot is the V-Shape double cuff, composed of a front and rear part in carbon able to offer support on the descent and ease of fit and movement uphill. The rear mechanism has been simplified and improved to ensure perfect locking in all snow conditions. There are three buckles. A double lever on the front allows for two pre-tensioned positions, one for the ascent and one for the descent. The instep lever, through a cable, joins the front cuff to the rear one to avoid any possible “bulging” on the way down. The third lever, Twin-Pwr, offers housing for both the strap and the actual rack of the lever. A unique system that allows you to join and tension the upper part of the cuff to offer greater control and greater grip on the descent. Dual density Vibram sole with polyurethane toe and heel inserts to increase abrasion resistance. Shell, cuff and tongue in Pebax Rnew Bio Based 1100. A material with visionary features: plastic but plant-based. Also available in the Woman version with glass-loaded upper cuff to give a softer flex and suitable for less aggressive skiing. Inner boot in Ultralo material, light and thermoformable: maximum comfort of fit and maximum warmth even during the coldest adventures on skins.

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