Message #19883

[Svend]

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.

Phil, have Salomon fixed their outward cant bias in the X-series? As mentioned, previous models in this line seemed to be noticeably canted outward.  Not sure if it was the boot board or sole or something else that caused this.  Bootfitters that I spoke to, and online reviewers mentioned the same thing about these boots.

If this is fixed, and the shell has a better overall fit than the previous models, I would seriously look at these again.  I tried them a few months ago, and the fit just didn't work for me -- metal hinge bolt was right on top of my ankle bone, if I recall, among other issues.