Shell Closing Wire Vanguard (Ext. Side)

$25.74 ~~$39~~ In stock

This is a replacement closure wire which holds the buckle that closes over the instep area of the Vanguard Ski Boot. This is the external/lateral wire, which weaves over the top of the boot shell's toe box.

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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Charlotte ★★★★★ Oct 21, 2026

I was worried the original wire would snap mid-season, but this replacement feels much sturdier when I weave it over the shell’s instep. The external side design fits perfectly on my Vanguard boot, and the closure holds tight even after a full day of carving.

Owen L. ★★★★★ Oct 20, 2026

The threading on this wire matches the shell’s channel perfectly, and it clicked right into place when I swapped out the old one. My buckles feel solid again on the lateral side, no more slipping mid-run. Just wish it came with a tiny diagram, but the fit speaks for itself.

Edward Y. ★★★★★ Oct 19, 2026

The wire threading through the shell's lateral guides was much easier to route than I expected, and once cinched down the buckle holds my instep securely without any slippage. It feels identical in tension to the original part, so my boot flex wasn't changed at all.