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This is the second year of the Fischer Vacuum boots and while the shells haven't changed the liners and the procedures have. Initially, there were some unrealistic expectations of the boot last year as far as fit, we (Fisher, boot fitters and the customers) expected the boot to be the perfect fit for everyone. Not the case. To realistically expect a 95mm shell to adapt out to 110mm or to expect a boot to improve your performance without touching your foot isn't happening. Where the boot does excel is with unusual fit problems like a very high instep, the toughest area to get room in a boot. Canting can be done during the mold process so no need for external plates. I did about 40 Fischers last season with success no more or less than any other boot that I fit. As with any boot fit, it is just a matter of starting with the right boot.

Salomon's new CS shells are some of the better fitting Salomons ever. But Salomon's Custom Shell can only really be expanded out, not inward like the Fischer due to the Vacuum system. With the Salomon though, it is one of the most generous 98mm shells on the market, it is closer to a 100mm fit. Stance (ramp & forward lean) is much better than any previous Salomon offered.