First some context, ex racer for about 4 years, not really world cup material but would call myself expert on piste. Looking to buy some new ski boots before i leave for italy in january.
No way to find the Lange RS 130 boots i'm looking for in store (i live in romania) so only option is online. Pretty confident about the actual boot size (43 EU-28/28.5 mondo) but have no idea if i should go for narrow (97mm) or wide (100mm). The main reason i would go for wide is honestly durability, from the reviews i saw of the 97mm it has solid plastic sole and no way to replace it, from experience i think they would get worn out in a year or two. The 100mm has replaceable soles (tell me if i'm wrong though) and that is pretty much the only selling point for the wide (for me). Obviously 97mm performance wide is better (again i say "obviously" but never skied them). As for preference, honestly don't care if the boot is uncomfortable, i can suck it up. Does anybody have any experience with the Lange RS 130 97mm sole durability? Anything else i should know? Thanks.
No way to find the Lange RS 130 boots i'm looking for in store (i live in romania) so only option is online. Pretty confident about the actual boot size (43 EU-28/28.5 mondo) but have no idea if i should go for narrow (97mm) or wide (100mm). The main reason i would go for wide is honestly durability, from the reviews i saw of the 97mm it has solid plastic sole and no way to replace it, from experience i think they would get worn out in a year or two. The 100mm has replaceable soles (tell me if i'm wrong though) and that is pretty much the only selling point for the wide (for me). Obviously 97mm performance wide is better (again i say "obviously" but never skied them). As for preference, honestly don't care if the boot is uncomfortable, i can suck it up. Does anybody have any experience with the Lange RS 130 97mm sole durability? Anything else i should know? Thanks.