Arc xt free
So the XT3 130 isn’t some super light boot, but it does now look more competitive in terms of weight vs.
ARC XT FREE FREE
The XT3 130 falls between the two, whereas the slightly heavier Lange XT Free 130 was a bit closer to the heavier end of the spectrum.
ARC XT FREE PRO
On one end, there are very lightweight boots like the Scarpa Maestrale RS & Tecnica Zero G Tour Pro, and on the other end, there are much heavier “50/50” or “crossover” boots like the Dalbello Lupo Pro HD and Tecnica Cochise 130.
XT3 80 SC (100 mm last Polyolefin Shell Polyolefin Cuff)Īt an average weight of ~1776 grams per boot for a size 26.5, the XT3 130 falls around the middle of the pack when compared to other “freeride touring” boots.XT3 80 W (97 & 100 mm last Lyftran PP Shell Polyolefin Cuff).XT3 90 W (97 & 100 mm last PU Shell Lyftran PP Cuff).XT3 110 W (97 & 100 mm last PU Shell Lyftran PP Cuff).XT3 100 (100 mm last Lyftran PP Shell Polyolefin Cuff).XT3 120 (97 & 100 mm last PU Shell Lyftran PP Cuff).XT3 130 (97 & 100 mm last PU Shell Lyftran PP Cuff).XT3 140 Pro Model (97 mm last PU Shell Lyftran PP Cuff).Many models (such as the XT3 130) are available in both a 97 mm and 100 mm last, but apart from the last width, the different-lasted versions of each boot are identical. The XT3 lineup will consist of 8 boots in total, covering a wide range of flex ratings and last widths. It’s rare that we see a boot both walk and ski better than its predecessor, so let’s take a closer look at the XT3 130 to see how Lange is aiming to accomplish all of that. Thor goes over everything from the birth of the original XT, the various iterations since then, and the boot we’re talking about today: the new 20/21 Lange XT3.īut the quick gist is that the XT3 range of boots is supposed to not only walk better than the previous XT Free boots, but also ski better while weighing less. Since then, Lange’s XT lineup has undergone many changes, and to get the whole story, you should definitely listen to our Blister Podcast conversation with Lange’s Global Brand Director, Thor Verdonk. Since the first Lange XT alpine-touring boot was released back in 2012, they’ve been a reference point in the category of “freeride” boots designed to provide alpine-boot-like performance with added range of motion for walking and skinning uphill.