Heads up everybody! I just skied this new Lange in 120 and 130 LV for over 48 days, every day. I'm a 5'9", 195 lbs advanced skier, off piste on piste. The 120 LV feels like 99 mm and within a weeks average 3 hrs per day it felt more like 100 mm last. I tried the black elastomers and the boot went way to soft, the light gray makes the boot feels close to 120. Easy entry into the boot. The feeling of getting my foot able to move to much in the boot got me to the 130 LV and yes, made a difference .....I think Lange had created this line of ski boots to a week long skiers, for those that everything has to fit and work right of the box.......more for general consumers.
Great review. I've got a couple questions for you though. I've been skiing on the RX 130 since they came out in 100mm last. Initially, I bought them at a shop and had no need for modifications.When it came time to replace them, I ordered them online having had good luck with the 100mm RX right out of the box. Do you think if I bought the Shadow LV online, it'd fit like my 100mm RX or should I wait to try on both lasts at a shop first? Some years back, I did try on the RS 130 and the RX LV and both were crunching the outside of my foot. I don't want a cushy, unresponsive boot and am looking for performance so if I can get into the LV, I'd go that route.
Thanks! First off let me say sorry for the delayed response but also let me add that we always suggest working with a qualified boot fitter. With that said modifications can be done after purchase to open up that toe box if necessary. The Shadow is still a low volume boot even though it has a little more space than a typical LV - You for sure need to try these boots on. They can be adjusted after the fact but quite honestly, it is too much money to spend on a guess about the fit.
@@Willisskiandsnowboard this leads me to believe this boot doesn’t have the extended toe box like the RX, which is 316 bsl @ 27.5. Any idea on that? Thanks again
