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DALEBOOT SKI BOOTS

According to statistics quoted by Daleboot, 86% of all skiers experience some kind of foot or lower leg discomfort while skiing. That’s why Daleboot feels it has the answer with a product based on custom fitting.

It’s the custom fitting aspect that really sets this company apart. After key measurements including volume are taken, the factory uses original lasts to shape the shell for a truly custom fit. Any foot shape or width can be accommodated. Virgin TPU plastic which Daleboot uses is not only very light but any changes to shape remain for ever. Once the shell fits perfectly, a custom-formed Intuition EVA foam liner completes the ultimate fit.

The boot design is a bit different too. With one glance it is clear that it has 3 backwards-facing buckles and a 3-piece plastic tongue. Instead of relying on plastic stiffness to regulate flex, Daleboot uses an adjustable spring mechanism in the cuff. The tongue of the boot is on the shell, not the liner, and a separate plastic piece called a “spat” distributes pressure over the instep in such a way that the boot can flex without distorting the lower shell. A final nifty bit of engineering is the patented cantable insole feature (since 1974!) that allows true canting without the typical milling, shimming or planing of boot soles.

Daleboot stands behind its fit with a lifetime guarantee and deserves serious consideration by any skier that loves skiing, but hates boots.

VFF SERIES

VFF stands for Variable Forward Flex which is tuned via a spring mechanism on the cuff. Daleboot’s philosophy is to provide lateral stiffness without inhibiting forward flex.

	This is the top model in the VFF series aimed at aggressive, competitive skiers. VFF Pro offers stiffness and what Daleboot calls the highest level of performance and comfort on the market today. The plastic used is as stiff as the plastic used in high end World Cup race boots.
VFF PRO Sizes 22.0 – 33.0 Forward Lean: variable from 10 – 20 degrees
	This model is for skiers that want greater levels of forward flex without losing the lateral stiffness of the VFF Pro.
VFF Sizes  22.0 – 33.0 Forward Lean: variable from 12 – 27 degrees
	Flex: flex index not given. The cuff is riveted to the lower in 4 places to limit forward flex.
ST 2002 – race/high performance Sizes 22.0 – 33.0