Lange Shadow 120 MV

[altabrig]

Just got a pair of mvs in the mail from Europe.

Liners have a later production date. Not sure if they are different, but they feel better than the ones I tried that were too sloppy on the mv 120.

Maybe the liner has a bit more material around the heel. No heel lift with my fat end of day post gym feet. Should work.

LV toebox would be problematic. They go back stateside. Haven't put my footbeds in yet. The big difference on the mv I got today is the toebox.

Cuff feels just as tight as LV. Much different than the 120 MV I had on a month or so ago for an hour. Cuff is tighter, probably the spoiler.

Only difference in the liners outside the boot is the LV instep is tighter snd the MV pushes out a bit mor above the ankle with a bit more bulk. MV right LV left. Probably no beta anyone can use, but newer mv liner may have more material on ankle zone. Dont know if Lange has or will revamp anything. Could be the power of suggestion.

 

[The Retired Skier]

I have tried both the Shadow 120 and 130 in both older versions and new versions. The new 130 fits my narrow heels best, but my 99mm forefeet still work best in the MV.

I have high arches and the obviously requisite high insteps that come with them. The LV actually feels really nice but at my age and experience level, I just don't need that tight of a fit nor do I need the incremental performance that brings.

These are the best-fitting boots I have ever been around and they are impeccably made. Lange hit a homerun with the Shadow.

 

[The Retired Skier]

I have tried both the Shadow 120 and 130 in both older versions and new versions. The new 130 fits my narrow heels best, but my 99mm forefeet still work best in the MV.

I have high arches and the obviously requisite high insteps that come with them. The LV actually feels really nice but at my age and experience level, I just don't need that tight of a fit nor do I need the incremental performance that brings.

These are the best-fitting boots I have ever been around and they are impeccably made. Lange hit a homerun with the Shadow.

All this being said, being that I am old and fat, the new BOA boots have some appeal. At my age, it isn't easy bending down to buckle boots or trying to really crank down the buckles. The BOA system seems like a nice alternative for someone like me who won't do much beyond the single black diamond. Both the K2 Recon 130 and Salomon S Pro BOA 130 are really tickling my fancy.

I don't put the BOA boots in the performance category of the Lange Shadow. But for my purpose and comfort, they are definitely in the mix.

 

[hespeler]

Those are neuroma symTom’s. You may need a 6th toe punch, a metpad, and or a heel lift.

Yeah I thought it was a neuroma. Have had heel lifts installed but the pain is still there. My shop also worked on the toe box, pain is still there. Not sure if they did a 6th toe punch as I’ve never heard of that term. I don’t live in ski country. My shop is pretty good but definitely not “America’s Best Bootfitters” level. I will inquire about it though.

Never heard of a metpad. Would definitely like to know a little more.

 

[hespeler]

I should add that I have a custom footbed.

 

[ted]

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[Andy Mink]

I have tried both the Shadow 120 and 130 in both older versions and new versions. The new 130 fits my narrow heels best, but my 99mm forefeet still work best in the MV.

I have high arches and the obviously requisite high insteps that come with them. The LV actually feels really nice but at my age and experience level, I just don't need that tight of a fit nor do I need the incremental performance that brings.

These are the best-fitting boots I have ever been around and they are impeccably made. Lange hit a homerun with the Shadow.

I've been skiing in the 130LV for a few days last spring and now two days this season with the stock liner and one with my new Zipfits. My first impression was if you think you need a MV boot, try the LV Shadow. They are snug in the heel pocket without being too tight up front. If it fits you in the heel the forefoot can always be widened a bit to give you the little extra room you need. The zappa can also be ground down a little to gain some roof space.

Overall I've been impressed with the Shadow after being in a Raptor then a Fischer The Curve. Here is my initial review on the Shadow from last spring.

 

[1Turn2Many]

I tried a pair of Shadows LV 130s on in a shop. They fit exceptionally well. I decided to think about it for a few days. A few days later I ordered them. When they arrived, heel grip was fair/poor, especially the right one. Either there are two different liner models floating around or someone with softball sized heels already tried heat molding the ones that I received???

 

[Jersey Skier]

My first impression was if you think you need a MV boot, try the LV Shadow.

What if you need an LV boot?

How were they with the Zipfit liners? Skied for 30 years without Zipfits and the past 10 with. I don't see giving them up.