Lange XT3 Free 130 LV GW Ski Boots

• Flex: 130
• Last: 97 mm
• Intended Use: All-Mountain
• Ability Level: Advanced to Expert

Why we like it:

We appreciate the XT3 130 LV for its exceptional power transfer, which enhances control and responsiveness, ensuring a direct connection between your foot and the ski. The boot’s customizable liner and shell offer a personalized fit, maximizing both comfort and performance. Additionally, its versatile design excels in both alpine and backcountry settings, making it a great choice for a variety of skiing adventures with limitless possibilities.

Who it's for:

This boot is tailored for advanced and expert skiers who require a boot that can handle aggressive skiing and demanding terrains. It is also well-suited for freeriders and backcountry enthusiasts who explore beyond groomed runs. Skiers with narrower feet will find the Low Volume (LV) fit especially accommodating, providing a snug and precise fit with its 97 mm last width.

Highlights:

The Lange XT3 130 LV GW features a 130 flex rating, delivering a stiff and powerful ride that enhances performance. Its Low Volume fit is specifically designed for narrower feet, ensuring a close and responsive fit. The boot includes GripWalk soles for improved traction and ease of walking on icy surfaces. Its customizable liner is thermoformable, adapting to the shape of your foot for added comfort. Additionally, the innovative ski/hike mechanism allows for a smooth transition between skiing and hiking modes, adding to its versatility.

Things to consider:

It’s important to note that the 130 flex rating may be too rigid for beginners, intermediates, or those who prefer a softer, more forgiving boot. The Low Volume fit might not be suitable for wider feet, so assessing your foot shape before purchasing is crucial.

Fit & sizing considerations:

The Lange XT3 130 LV GW is available in sizes typically ranging from 24.5 to 31.5 Mondo point sizing. It features a narrow, Low Volume (LV) fit designed for a precise and snug fit. The shell size is adjustable to accommodate various foot shapes and sizes.

ACTIVE POWER V-LOCK
The heart of Lange's all-new XT3, ACTIVE POWER V-LOCK is our patented new multi-performance freetouring technology. Designed to get you up with ease, but powered for the down, ACTIVE POWER V-LOCK delivers an 11° increase in forward ROM in HIKE mode, making long skin strides and hikes more efficient and less fatiguing. But lock it down for the descent with a SKI mode that offers the rock-solid connection of a traditional ski boot and you'll instantly feel the power, precision, and control you've been looking for when it's all about the down.

97mm PRECISION FIT
Lange's PRECISION FIT provides an exact, race-inspired 97mm last designed for skiers with low volume feet or skiers seeking more foot compression and control without sacrificing comfort.

DUAL 3D LINER FULL
DUAL 3D LINERS are pre-shaped to match the inner shell for the most precise and accurate power transmission, and around the foot for our most comfortable anatomic fit. The DUAL 3D FULL version is 100% customizable with three high-density foams integrated in key fit zones for maximum comfort and support.

DUAL CORE LIGHT
A lightweight version of our innovative Dual Core technology. As you drive and flex into your boots, DUAL CORE LIGHT actively compresses and expands – harnessing potential energy to deliver explosive power, snap, and rebound. Imagine lightweight precision and response, easy entry-and-exit, and a new level of ski boot performance as reactive and dynamic as your own body.

DYNAFIT CERTIFIED TECH INSERT
DYNAFIT® certified low-tech inserts offer dependable, trustworthy free-touring performance; the over-molded solid sole construction ensures powerful energy transmission, secure steering and control.

FRICTION FREE HINGE
Lange's FRICTION FREE HINGE delivers a critical free-touring solution: ROM efficiency. More efficient range-of-motion (ROM) provides the freedom for fluid, natural movements on the ascent, providing more flow for a more effortless, less fatiguing skinning and hiking stride.

GRIPWALK® MOUNTED SOLES
Mounted GRIPWALK® soles feature a thick rubber tread and convex toe profile, offering increased traction and more natural foot roll for enhanced hiking and walking comfort. Integrated stiff pads guarantee optimized power transmission and full Alpine release function. Alpine DIN soles also available, sold separately.

PERFORMANCE BOOT BOARD
Lange's new ultra-lightweight PERFORMANCE BOOT BOARD utilizes pressurized polypropylene to deliver a new level of skiing performance and warmth. A superior insulator with exceptional shock absorption properties, the new freeride platform delivers amplified touch and snow feel while keeping your toes toasty warm so you can perform at your best all day long.