Test report Salomon Shift Alpha Boa 130

Own impressions

Positive:

• Excellent hold: The shoe offers excellent support, especially for narrow feet. The narrow last ensures a snug fit and minimises unwanted movement in the shoe. The hook strap and EXOBELT™ also contribute to a secure fit.
• Precise customisation: The BOA system enables very precise and customised adjustment of the boot. The fit can be optimally adjusted by simply turning the knob. The "Graphic tightness meter" on the shell overlap indicates the degree of fixation.
• Comfortable and stable tongue: The tongue is soft enough for comfort, but at the same time stable enough to ensure good power transmission. The thermo-mouldable and lace-up inner boot is pleasantly padded and, as you would expect from Salomon, offers excellent comfort.
• Sufficient manoeuvrability when climbing: The boot offers sufficient flexibility and comfort for short and medium-length ascents, as is typically the case with lift-assisted freeriding. Fit freeriders can also tackle longer tours with over 1000 metres of altitude without any problems. The TwinLock system makes it easy to switch between walking and skiing mode.
• Outstanding downhill performance: The boot shows its strengths on the downhill. The hard stiffness and precise fit ensure direct power transmission and enable an aggressive skiing style. The boot scores massively in this discipline and conveys the feeling of an alpine ski boot. It is stiffer than the Atomic Hawx XTD 130 and slightly stiffer than the Tecnica Zero G Pro Tour.
• Material combination: The combination of PU in the lower shoe and polyolefin in the upper seems to be a successful combination for low weight and good cushioning.
• GripWalk soles: The GripWalk soles offer good grip when walking, even on rock.