Salomon’s Best-Selling Ski Boot Goes BOA

If you’ve shopped for ski boots before, you know the process can be very trial-and-error. This boot has too much room in the ankle. That boot is too tight in the instep. You demo the top contenders until you finally land on that elusive perfect fit, only to find yourself fumbling with clunky buckles that leave you with a slightly too tight or slightly too loose fit the moment one factor changes (think: weather, body temperature, or which ski socks were clean that morning). 

Salomon, a brand that’s been revolutionizing ski boots since 1979, has a solution. Meet the S/Pro Supra BOA 120 and the S/Pro Supra BOA 105 W. Yes, Salomon leveled up its best-selling Supra ski boot line with BOA Fit technology for a meticulous fit every time, no matter the conditions. 

The new S/Pro Supra BOA 120 and S/Pro Supra BOA 105 W. (Photo: Salomon)

BOA, But Make it Ski Boots

You’ve probably seen the BOA Fit system utilized in the design of other footwear like running shoes and snowboard boots. If you’re wondering how the same technology can hold up to the demands of downhill skiing you’re not alone. Rest assured. Salomon worked with BOA and some of the best boot fitters around the world to develop a ski-boot-specific BOA Fit system that’s sturdy enough to use when charging down resort runs.

“Once [BOA Fit] was ready for the forces of alpine skiing, we took the platform and ran with it to develop an entirely new way of closing a boot around a skier’s foot,” says Chris McKearin, the senior manager of alpine category and winter sports marketing at Salomon.

What’s so special about BOA? The BOA Fit system replaces the lower ski boot buckles on Salomon’s Supra BOA line. Unlike traditional buckles that compress the top of your foot when tightened, the BOA system wraps around your foot, evenly distributing pressure and adjusting the fit across the entire instep of the boot. The patented BOA dial allows you to micro-adjust the fit exactly to your liking easily at any time. No more removing your gloves to fiddle with buckles between runs. 

The BOA Fit dial adjustment system allows for the tiniest of micro-adjustments so you can get your perfect fit. “Pressure points are all but eliminated,” McKearin says. “Tension is uniform, which gives the skier better control of their skis without sacrificing comfort.”

More Reasons to Love the Supra

BOA Fit technology isn’t the only new feature in the Supra line this season. The Salomon product team redesigned the ExoWrap Construction (shell and liner of the boot in Salomon speak) to work in perfect harmony with the BOA system. ExoWrap 4D liners utilize an elastic belt around the forefoot, and layering of latex foams to create a stable, snug foothold for precise steering in any conditions. The boot’s Power Spine metal plate links the cuff and the shell and provides strong back support, progressive rebound out of the turn, and powerful forward flex.

The S/PRO SUPRA BOA 120 and S/PRO SUPRA BOA 105 are available in a variety of colorways for a personalized look. (Photo: Salomon)

When it comes to customization, the S/Pro Supra BOA 120 and S/Pro Supra BOA 105 W are a bootfitter’s dream. Just about every part of the design can be adjusted:

The Custom Shell HD lets bootfitters personalize the lower shell or cuff in 10 minutes.
The tongue can be fully dismantled and customized. 
The buckles, toothplate, strap and oversized pivot are screwable, so dismantling the boot is easy. Bootfitters can access every part of the boot when working on it. 

“Our approach [adding in the BOA Fit system] was no different than any other boot development project,” McKieran says. “Bootfitter validation is a huge part of our approach for any concept.” Like every Salomon boot, every part of this boot has been intentionally and thoughtfully designed.

All that, coupled with the addition of the BOA Fit system, means the sky is truly the limit in terms of making the ultimate choice when it comes to dialing the perfect fit in a ski boot.

Learn more about Boa Technology for alpine ski boots.

Born in Annecy, French Alps in 1947, Salomon creates premium footwear, apparel, gear, and winter sports equipment that is superior in function, radical in design and obsessive in style. At the Annecy Design Center, engineers, designers and athletes collaborate to write the future of sports by creating products that transform outside sports experiences and enable a deeper connection with nature, allowing people to unleash the best version of themselves so that they might positively impact the world. Shop at salomon.com.

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