Last tested

2024

Status:ongoing|Restyling

2025

Dispatch LT

In words
Technical specifications

In words

Intro

Almost 200 g lighter than the top-of-the-line Pro model, this is K2's intermediate-level touring boot (there's also a Dispatch with a cuff in TPU). So what's the difference (other than the weight)? The liner doesn't have a BOA dial and the plastics are softer (stated flex is 120 against the Pro's 130). Otherwise it's identical, including the materials (Pebax cuff and shell). It walks well and is progressive and easygoing on the downhill; a smart choice for descent-oriented touring.

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Technical specifications

LINER MATERIALS

Pebax

SHELL MATERIALS

Pebax

INSERT TYPE

Dynafit certified

Buckle description

two reversed shell buckles, two cuff buckles + Velcro power strap

Sole description

Vibram 9523

No. of buckles

4

Lean forward

12°/16°

Individual weight

1464 g

External shell length

314 mm

Cuff ROM

65 °

Min. last width

100 mm

Max. last width

100 mm

Available sizes

24.5–30.5 mp

Made in

Italy

Price

680 €

Top stories

Thoughts

Necessity

Editorial

Thoughts

At the heart of every ski (duplicate)

Editorial

Location

Test Center Pontedilegno Tonale

Our freeride base camp

Location

Base Camp Race

Sertorelli Sport Hotel

Location

Test Center Cervino Ski Paradise

To test the equipment and skins for the Race category, we based ourselves in Breuil-Cervinia

Location

Test Center Livigno

For the second year in a row, we headed to Livigno, aka Little Tibet.

Race

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Innovation at the lower end of the market

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