Atomic Overload Ski Boots 2011

Comments about Atomic Overload Ski Boots 2011:

I have the gnarliest feet to fit into ski boots. I have pretty much tried ALL brands off the shelf including former Atomic models. This model hits it out of the park. I have NEVER had a full day of skiing without some part of some foot screaming hell, especially the high arch and the width. The pliable areas on the side of the boot are, for me, a stroke of genius. In addition, I have inflammations on my Achilles tendon, and usually the heel tightness of the ski boot makes me rip off the boot after about an hour. On this boot, I feel as if the bone itself is locked in place instead of the tendon being squeezed. My forefoot has ample room, however when laying the skis over there is no loss of contact to the snow, as this was the question when faced with those soft areas.
Since I am not into racing or super-aggressive piste behaviour, the stiffness of the boot is exactly right for all the tricks in the park and off-piste, equally awesome in powder and fantastically managing tricky terrain.
I found them for roughly $250 and this boot beats out $600-700 boots, at least for me.

Comments about Atomic Overload Ski Boots 2011:

At first, I was a bit worried about 2 buckle system, but it holds well.
Good flex for snow blade use and warm and comfortable.

Comments about Atomic Overload Ski Boots 2011:

If you've got wide feet---like I do---you're probably used to buying boots a size too big in order to get the platapus foot in there. No longer. These boots are wide in the toe, and comfy. Very comfy; the new material and foam is amazing and warm.

The only problem I've had is on one boot the housing makes my ankle ache. But, given that its only sometimes, this is probably more an adjustment issue than a feature of the boot itself (it didn't happen at all the last time I rode).

Super warm, super wide, but responsive. Great boot.