Summary: Ahh, the Xena: finally an AT boot with a women's fit to appease hard-charging backcountry warrior-esses who need a stiff, high-performance boot. But don't be fooled, this boot is not a mushy version of the men's boot; it's still wicked stiff. Yet it is built around a women's last which accommodates a narrower heel and lower-set calf muscle.
The Xena rivals the highest performance alpine boots made, yet thanks to its interchangeable sole and hinging cuff in walk mode, this boot performs on the ascent as well as the descent. Featuring the G-Fit 3 moldable liner, which adds a tougher outer material and a simple, effective lacing system to the anatomical design with a heavily padded cuff and tongue. |
The Xena is the world's first high-performance alpine freeride boot built specifically for women. Aggressive female skiers can enjoy the leverage to arc the biggest freeride skis with the mobility and comfort of a ski mountaineering boot. The Xena's double-injected cuff is formed to accommodate a woman's leg shape. The a.d.d. shell and women's-specific liners snug warmly, comfortably, and securely around a woman's foot volume and heels. Included with the Xena are Garmont's unique ski mountaineering and ISO alpine soles.
-Liner: g-fit3 W
-Weight: 1650g @ size 24.5
-Size range: 23.0-27.5
-Forward lean: 20, 25 degrees + free for walking |
Skiing magazine:
"A burly women's boot for the backcountry. Like the Endorphin, it comes with two interchangeable soles, a comfy walk/tour mode, and two foward leaning settings. The liner, however, is more padded and has a lower cuff."
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