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The 6 Best Alpine Boots of 2013

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Fischer Ranger 12 Alpine Boots

BEST FOR: SIDECOUNTRY

This has a Vibram sole for better traction on hikes, and it can be set to any of three different modes: lock (for aggressive skiing), ride (for softer snow), and hike (for heading up).

Tecnica Inferno 130 Ski Boots

(Tecnica)

BEST FOR: EX-RACERS

The only to score a perfect 10 for snow feel. 鈥淭his fiery beast will give most people more edge control than they know what to do with,鈥 noted one tester. Translation: too much boot for easy-skiing cruisers.

Rossignol Pursuit Sensor3 110 Ski Boots

(Rossignol)

BEST FOR: EVERYONE

If we had a Gear of the Year award for boots, the would take it. Nearly every tester raved about how well this hard-charging boot fit right out of the box. 鈥淢akes skiing easier鈥 was a common refrain. A one-piece tongue and toe box help nix shin bang and alleviate instep pressure.

Lange RX 130 Ski Boots

(Lange)

BEST FOR: EXPERTS

The is every bit as powerful and precise as the company鈥檚 race boots, but with a slightly wider fit, it鈥檚 more tuned to all-mountain charging. An improved liner allows for better circulation and warmth.

Nordica Fire Arrow F1 Ski Boots

(Nordica)

BEST FOR: BIG MOUNTAIN

Speed demons, this is your boot. Thanks in part to a carbon-fiber-reinforced boot board, the was one of the most torsionally rigid boots in the test. 鈥淕oing 70 feels like 30,鈥 remarked one tester. Bonus: a three-piece shell makes for easy on and off.

Atomic Hawx 120 Ski Boots

(Atomic)

BEST FOR: INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED SKIERS

Softer plastic in the forefoot allows the to react naturally by flexing under the ball of the foot. It鈥檚 a smart design, and it gives this all-mountain boot a light and springy feel鈥斺渓ike a pair of dance shoes,鈥 according to one tester.

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