Stratos V

The forward lean adjustment is incredibly easy to dial in, making steep skin tracks feel much more stable than my old boots. I've also noticed the shell flex is stiffer than I expected, which gives me way more confidence on descents.

These boots feel like they were built with Michele Boscacci's input in every flex and turn. The 5th generation tech is noticeably stiffer yet more forgiving than my old pair, and I didn't have to break them in at all on the first day out.

I've been skiing in these boots for two weeks now and the carbon-injected shell is noticeably stiffer and more responsive than my old pair. The heat-moldable liner molded perfectly to my feet in about 20 minutes.