OK -- thanks Max. I was just going by what a bootfitter told me, that a low instep was no problem to work on. If that is an issue, then going with a tech knows what he's doing will be key.
FYI -- tried a Lange RS130, and it was way too tight in the midfoot area. Good elsewhere, esp. in the heel, achilles and cuff areas. This one might be a contender if a good fitter can punch those areas out.
I happened to browse through a 2013 Atomic catalog yesterday in a shop, and spotted an interesting looking race boot called the Redster. This has a carbon spine, three replaceable sole plates of differing stiffness, and, most interestingly, a flattened lower part of the inner boot where the foot contacts the side of the shell. This is supposed to help with edge grip and ski control. A very interesting looking boot, and some innovative technology in there. This is Atomic's press release:
Redster Pro 130:
With the new Redster, all athletic skiers will profit from pure World Cup performance: the Redster reacts more sensitively to the terrain, steers the ski more precisely and accelerates it more explosively than any other boot. Its all-new carbon spine is extra-rigid, supports the heel precisely and makes quick edge switches easier without limiting the sensitivity of the forefoot. What?s more, this boot can be adapted to precisely fit your racing discipline, personal preferences and external conditions. For example with the exchangeable Flex Frames. These offer three degrees of firmness to choose from: Soft (yellow; for long, fast turns), Medium (white; for medium turn radiuses) and Hard (black; for short, fast turns).
Another worldwide first is Rotational Power Control: an adjustment mechanism that lets you adjust the cuff inward or outward to create an individualized setup that goes with your riding style and personal preferences. The Redster Pro 130 is the top-line model for all skiers looking for pure performance: the only differences between this and Marcel Hirscher?s original boot are its flex and last width.
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