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In words
Intro
As ever it looks great. There have been a couple of minor improvements made to the liner, but other than that the leading model from the US brand's Tour line is still a solid all-rounder. The alpine-style four-buckle closure is easy to operate and the Vibram sole provides good traction on all sorts of terrain, as well as being incredibly durable. The Pebax shell and cuff have a nice amount of flex and can also be heat molded to suit the shape of your foot.
Walking
On the uphill, the limits of this overlap design become evident in the range of motion around the ankle. Though the cuff rotation is good, the friction caused by the plastics and buckles increases as soon as you try to lengthen your stride a little. Anyone looking to pick up the pace might be better off with a different boot. In terms of walkability when bootpacking, it feels natural enough for the category, but is a little too bulky around the toe for climbing. On the upside, it stays warm and comfortable even after many hours of wear.
Lab
The liner with BOA dial is very nicely made, comfortable and precise, you'll find entry (and exit) a lot easier if you put it on before slipping it into the shell. It can be tricky to open and adjust the buckles with gloves on. On the shell they easily close on the tightest notch on the ladder, especially once the liner has flattened a little, which creates slop around the foot. The adjustable forward lean is a big plus.
Skiing
The Pebax provides a nicely progressive flex, with good rebound at the end of a turn. It's the best thing about this boot, which shouldn't be skied too aggressively. To see it at the store you'd think it was a freeride boot, but the Dispatch is designed for skiers who prioritize comfort above all else. It offers good rear support, which is important for those venturing off piste, and is precise on edge. Skiers with wide feet that fill the internal volume will find it skis very nicely, everyone else will likely find it hard to change edge and initiate turns.
Technical specifications
LINER MATERIALS
Pebax
SHELL MATERIALS
Pebax
INSERT TYPE
Dynafit certified
Buckle description
2 cuff buckles 2 shell buckles
Sole description
Vibram 9523
Liner description
Boa Tourfit
Thermal value
A
No. of buckles
4
Lean forward
12°/16°
Available sizes
24.5–30.5 mp
Released in
2022
Made in
Italy
Price
800 €
Sustainability
Use of natural materials. Designed for recycling: boot developed so that it can be disassembled and repaired.
Declared specsMeasured by us
We measured the measure 27.5 to get all the details
1.634 gr
Individual weight
XXXXX
N/A
Liner weight
XXXXX
N/A
Shell weight
XXXXX
314 mm
External shell length
XXXXX
N/A
External shell width
XXXXX
N/A
Inner shell width
XXXXX
N/A
Pin distance
XXXXX
N/A
Force to 20° back
XXXXX
N/A
Force to 20° forward
XXXXX
65 °
Cuff ROM
XXXXX
N/A
Maximum cuff height
XXXXX
N/A
Maximum tongue height
XXXXX
N/A
Maximum forefoot width
XXXXX
N/A
Maximum ankle width
XXXXX
N/A
Sole thickness at toe
XXXXX
100 mm
Min. last width
XXXXX
100 mm
Max. last width
XXXXX
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