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  1. #1
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    High volume Touring boot in 22.5?

    Looking for a new pair of boots for the missus. She has a relatively wide, high volume foot, and high volume calves. Currently on a Atomic waymaker in 22.5. Previously on a scarpa gea (22.5/23?) that she never really jived with. Looking for a one-boot-for-all solution, so not too flimsy and not too heavy.
    What is/was available in a 22.5 that is high volume in both midfoot and calf?

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    Women's Lupo AX.
    High instep, easy to blow out for extra width, and upright for more calf volume.

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    x2. Dalbello Lupo AX 110 W. Says it's 100mm but it's got a lot of room in there and easy to make wider; plastic is Irfran but it punches much like Grilamid. True 22.5, they even make it in a 21.5.

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    Another possibility is the K2 Mindbender Alliance 90 - also claims to be a 100mm last, but there's plenty of room. More of a "crossover" boot, IMO.

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    Thank you both dear gents, I will try and see if I can find her one locally to try on.

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    I can only find her a AX120 in size 22.5. How easy is it to find a different tongue in these smaller sizes, or can you put any size tongue in? Fit should be similar?

    I can also find the AX115, but assume the difference is negligible?

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    Quote Originally Posted by smooth operator View Post
    I can only find her a AX120 in size 22.5. How easy is it to find a different tongue in these smaller sizes, or can you put any size tongue in? Fit should be similar?

    I can also find the AX115, but assume the difference is negligible?
    AX 115 is the women's version, which "might" be a little softer.

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    Quote Originally Posted by gregL View Post
    AX 115 is the women's version, which "might" be a little softer.
    Atomic's new Hawx Prime XTD 115 W might be a contender, too. They are starting to filter into some shops, but no 22.5 yet . . .

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    nevrmind found a 110W after all for an unbeatable price. should arrive in a few days, we'll see if it fits! Ordered a 22 and a 23 just to be sure
    Thanks for the advice!

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