Lange Banshee Pro Ski Boots 2009

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I was lucky enough to be sample size and was able to score a pair of these last January. Skied them all last season. From Snowbird to Snowbasin and finishing up in Whistler the end of April, the boots were near perfect. I have to confess I have been skiing Lange my whole life, and this boot is the best fitting of them all. Buy true to size or 1 shell size smaller than you did in the past, as the new toe box is "not your dad's Lange" much wider.

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slid my Surefoot foam fit liners out of my Lange WC 120's into these bad boys last night. Skied Crystal Mtn with a foot of new Sunday 03/08/09. Crud eaters (they don't collapse) and with the stiffer R11 bottom shell provide power and confidence on edge too. Run your hand with fingers down between the backside of your leg and the liner to get off. Expect some bite. New stretchy power strap is better than past efforts and stays put without riding up. All in all a smoother flex than you would expect for such power. Not a fan of stock liners and the gumby tongue program provides nothing. Pure gimmick. Get foamed once and you'll never go back to stock. These boots will improve your game if you ain't got one yet and make you look darn cool if ya do! At the sale price from Evo its a no brainer. With the money you save go to Surefoot and have em foam up some Conformable Liners.

Comments about Lange Banshee Pro Ski Boots 2009:

nice boot. quality of construction is excellent. evo price was way too good to resist. nice stiff flex, but this boot is really atypical Lange. really wide and at least a size big. recommend ordering at least a full size smaller that your normal. only complaint is the boot leaks pretty badly. after a day in pow your feet will be soaked (and cold). the seams dont keep any snow out.

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These are the best boots i've owned! While I wish i'd ordered them a size smaller and stretched them, I'm learning that they don't need to be totally cranked down to transfer my intentions to the skis. They provide great support in any situation I've had them in- steeps, bumps, and zooming down the groomers for apres. Haven't had a good powder day here in NM to ride them, but sure they will perform. The vibram soles are great for rocky ascents off-piste and through the resort center, and the RECCO reflector is a nice touch, though I hope I never need it.

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Look, boots are very very personal and what is right for one person may not be right for another. As for me, I am still skiing mine 4 yrs later and I ski them hard. I LOVE how they hold my heel. They are a solid and true boot and I have never considered "wishing" I had a diff boot in all these years. Quite honestly, I hope they never change it. The boot takes a bit of time to warm up and mold to your foot. The entry is a not easy for me but then again we dont ski killer terrain for the "ease" of it now do we? My only critique is the buckles. I like to un-buckle for the lift ride up. That means I am opening and closing regularly and when cold it seems the spring mechanism just looses its range. Perhaps thats my bad and a touch of household lubricant would do the trick. In light of how much I LOVE these boots its a small detail to me.

Again, boots are very personal and whats right for one person may not be for another.

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This is a great boot. It is by design on the stiff side so getting into it take some work. But once you are in, you are in.... very good boot.

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Bough 3 pairs banshee two non pro types. They love teh feel/fit. Just waiting for snow!!

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I purchased these skis for my 10 yr. old son and he is an intermediate level skier. He loved the boots and regretted having to send them back but they were 1/2 a size too small and they don't exist in the size he needed. Very disappointing. He found them to be very comfortable, very easy entry exit and lightweight so he would recommend them to someone within the size chart.

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the only boots i can compare these to are some full tilt bumble that i have had for a couple years. in comparison these langes are much stiffer than i could get my full tilts, they also seem to have a much nicer liner. in size comparison the boot sole length of these boots is 7mm more than my full tilts for the same size. however length inside feels about the same. these boots have a larger volume than my old ones, so i put spacer under the liner to take up space. overall these have a nice liner and fit nicely.

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These boots fit perfectly right out of the box. I ordered a half size smaller than my shoes and they fit great. They are very stiff which is what I was looking for. You won't be dissapointed with this product.

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This boot is absolutely awesome. I spent lots of money on a new boot, getting it custom fitted before, and this boot just fits me almost perfect... It has a very comfortable liner, and it hugs my feet just right. Sizing is a little funny, I got one size smaller, because some people said I should, and it was still a half size big. Evo exchanged it right away, quick and easy. So the right boot is one and a half size smaller. Great adjustment, great flex and so on. Best boot I had so far. And I live in Jackson Hole... if that tells You anything :o) I would recommend this boot to just about anybody... professional or not. Cheers

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Close to but not a racing boot-forward lean. Do not worry about the stiffness-only moderate work to flex.

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I was looking to return to more of a detuned race boot from my diablo falmes and always was intrigued by Lange boots but feared they would not work for me from hearing that they were 'Too narrow'. These boots looked so good (especially for the price) and the reviews convinced me they might work. Also I found a Lange video on you tube for the boots that also swayed me. I am so glad I did. I will echo much of what I read from other reviews. At first I thought that the boots were too narrow and tight even with ultra thin ski socks but the quality of the boots and the features made me want to make them work so I wore them for hours at home and gradually they became more reasonable. After skiing them once I replaced the Lange footbeds with a pair of custom footbeds. This improved the fit even more. I agree with other reviewers that you have to ski the boots several times and the fit improves each time. I haven't gone to heating the liners to fit them, but that process seems to be happening just though use.

The performance improvement is remarkable. The increase in control reducing skiing effort and giving a much greater sense of control with any of skis in my quiver. We have not seen the powder year in Colorado we had last year and these boots allow me to carve GS trenches even with soft wide powder skis in the harder snow conditions.

I'd describe the fit as having my foot surrounded in saranwrap. Great control with no pressure points, eliminating the need to crank down the buckles. It's had to belive this is a 130 flex boot, they flex smooth with great control. I think that's partially due to the gel tongue and strechable power strap.

As noted in other reviews, entry and exit is difficult (especially the exit). But it's little price to pay for the performance. Also the arch is a little high, but replacing the footbed solved that problem for me.

I am very very happy with this purchase. It has greatly increased my overall skiing experience. It think I've made a switch in boot manufacturer.

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Nice boot- fit is to big in ankle and calve. But with the cash i saved on evo had them custom fit. the vibram soles are a nice touch. the gel tongue fell off after 10-15 days.

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Stock liner didn't fit me well (they never do). Inserted a set of Zipfit Grand Prix liners and the boots are FANTASTIC. The flex is very smooth, while maintaining great power. But, the best part is the dampness (elastic power strap, smooth flex, rubber boot board) that smooths out the ride.

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I've been racing in these now for a couple of weeks and they are feeling pretty good. They felt too narrow at first, but as the liners pack-out a bit, the hot spots are going away. The only complaint I have is that the second strap from the top is cut too long, I have to buckle it all the way on the tightest position. The adjustable buckles helped, but it would be nice to be able to get them a little tighter there. Over all, i'm liking these boots.

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Got these right before a trip to the arid mountains of SLC this year. Absolutely zero snow. I was afraid that the 135 flex was gonna kill my legs just cruising groomers and skiing hard-pack crud but it didn't. Surprisingly comfortable right out of the box. At this price a complete steal. Evo has even been kind enough to credit me the difference after they dropped the price on the boots about a month after I purchased. Awesome sauce!

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I was psyched to buy these boots at the price Evo offered, but I've got a wide toebox and they compressed my foot a little too much. The Evo guys suggested they'd be tough to punch out. Great design, though - love the tongue, the buckles, and the grippy, replaceable toe and heel pieces.

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Tried many boots prior finding this one. Excellent fit for normal to narrow foot. Comfortable ( for a ski boot). Flex is great for aggressive skiing. Can't beat Lange quality.

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The boots have been great.

Comments about Lange Banshee Pro Ski Boots 2009:

Careful sizing is very important, and patience while customizing. It took me a solid 8 days of painful foot's asleep sensation until the liner broke in a bit. After the boot started feeling more spacious, I put in my thicker, thermo fit orthodics and then aahhhhhhh! If you have quirky feet features, go to see a local boot fitter.