Try on the new ones then buy used.... People don't seem to like buying used boots, I've basically had to give away the few pairs I recently sold

@californiagrown you said you're in the PNW---can you get to Evo and just try on a bunch of boots? There are other good shops too, of course. I said...

Cheers, Norseman

Trip report from before highway 20 opened: https://cascadeclimbers.com/forum/topic/108091-pyramid-nw-cirque-ski-descent/ Cheers

Comfort is the most important thing. It needs to fit your feet and not bother them over long days, and this is hard to get right. As for skiability,...