I now have these boots dialed in and I can say that I love them, They are the best boots I have owned. Boots as we all know are very subjective and what fits one persons foot does not anothers. I will say for a plug boot (and I have thin feet and I need plug boots) these are the best fitting and best feeling boots that I have owned. As I said before, the stance is great for me (more forwrad lean) and I am actually going to increase the forwrad lean by adding some external heel lift on the boots.
The snow feel is superb on these boots and the have a super combination power and performance while still giving incredibl snow feel and sensitivity (my RS 96's were powerful but lacked in the feel department).
The best part of this boot for me, is that it fits so well that I do not need to crank down the buckles very tiight. This is availble to me if I wnat or need to, but the boot fits me so well that I can ski with less buckle tension, and onbvioulsy this is more comfortable.
I have only skied them in Montana in very cold temps. They are plenty stiff in these conditions. I willl take them out in Tahoe in warmer temps this week.