The 10 Best Men's Ski Boots of 2022-2023
By: Jordan Sunshine: Ski Buyer | September 16, 2022
When it comes time to buy new ski boots, there’s nothing more important than the fit. It doesn’t matter how tricked out their features are, or how snazzy the graphics treatment is. If your ski boots don’t fit you well, you’re not going to ski well. That’s why the best men’s ski boots are designed to fit a wide range of feet well and to be easily modified by experienced boot fitters so that you can get the most precise and comfortable boot-foot interface possible.
New This Year:
Once you’ve got your fit figured out, this year’s crop of the best ski boots has a lot of new features on offer. More and more brands are making their boots in variable width, and flex profiles so that you can find the best combination for your foot shape and skiing style. And the GripWalk sole standard is now the norm for new boots, so you can have an easier time walking around the base area, without sacrificing power transmission or safety. These boots are better than ever before, and there’s never been a better time to shop for new boots!
Atomic Hawx Prime 110 S
Perhaps Atomic's best-selling men's boot worldwide, and with good reason, the Atomic Hawx Prime 110 S GW Ski Boots can be molded to fit a wide range of foot shapes from average to wide using Atomic's Memory Fit heat molding process. The upgrade to the Mimic Gold liner, which molds extremely well to both the foot and the boot shell interior, is also a huge advance in custom fitting technology. Throw off the chains of ill-fitting boots and improve your skiing and state of mind in one fell swoop with the Hawx Prime 110 S. These are comfortable, tried, and true boots that were designed to elevate every aspect of your skiing.
| Flex Rating | Last | Original Price |
| 110 | 100 mm | $549.95 |
Tecnica Mach1 MV 130
The standard by which expert freeride boots are judged by many, the Tecnica Mach1 MV 130 Ski Boots are on a roll that won't stop any time soon. Already one of the stiffer 130s on the market, the Mach1 benefitted from the addition of Tecnica's T.Drive carbon rear spine two seasons ago and the boot remains largely unchanged except for the move to GripWalk soles. For those of you who think the current crop of 130 boots is suffering from "flex index inflation," check out the Mach 1 MV 130 and see what you've been missing. If you’re looking for the precision and power of a race boot, with more freeride-friendly features, the Technica Mach1 MV 130 is the boot for you.
| Flex Rating | Last | Original Price |
| 130 | 100 mm | $799.95 |
Salomon S/Pro Alpha 120 Ski Boots
Rip up the slopes and show everyone who's got the coolest boots on the mountain with your new Salomon S/Pro Alpha 120 Ski Boots. Redesigned to give you more space over the top of your foot while keeping the signature look and customizable liner and shell you love, Salomon continues to deliver high-performance boots for all the rippers out there. Yes, that's you. The S/Pro Alpha 120 builds on a tried and true formula to bring you great comfort and performance.
| Flex Rating | Last | Original Price |
| 120 | 98 mm | $649.95 |
Dalbello Panterra 120 ID GW
A long-time standby for all-terrain skiers and working professionals with high-volume feet who can't afford to take a day off from ski boots, the Dalbello Panterra 120 ID GW Ski Boots feature a proven design, decent walk mode, and the ultimate comfort of a wrap ID heat moldable liner. With an adjustable forefoot width of 100-102mm and a relatively tall instep, the Panterra 120 fits all but the highest volume feet without drama. There’s something special about three-piece boots, and the Panterra 120 is the cream of that crop.
| Flex Rating | Last | Original Price |
| 120 | 102 mm | $649.99 |
Nordica Speedmachine 3 100 Ski Boots
Get on the mountain and get after it in your new Nordica Speedmachine 3 100 Ski Boots. With a mid-width forefoot and customizable liner and shell, this medium flexing ripper is designed to feel good on your feet and push you to improve. Thanks to adjustable flex options, you can keep the Speedmachine around as your skiing improves and show everyone who the fastest skier on the mountain is. (Hint: it's you). Go fast, go big, and take chances, the Nordica Speedmachine 3 100 has your back at every turn.
| Flex Rating | Last | Original Price |
| 100 | 100 mm | $449.99 |
K2 Revolver Pro
If you're upset about the disappearance of Full Tilt, it's time to drop kick that sadness out the door and become pro-FL3X. The K2 Revolver Pro Ski Boots are a fan favorite under a new name. They're crazy light weight, will never bottom out, and have a smooth medium flex that's perfect for getting locked into rails, boxes, and butters. If you need maximum performance out of your freestyle boots, go for the Revolver Pro. A rose by any other name smells just as sweet, and a Full Tilt by any other name shreds just as hard.
| Flex Rating | Last | Original Price |
| 100 | 99 mm | $499.95 |
K2 Recon 120 MV
High performance AND comfortable? In the same sentence? Are we sure we're still talking about ski boots here? Yeah, that's right, the K2 Recon 120 MV Ski Boots are stiff, high-level all-mountain boots that deliver the goods and also don't feel like medieval foot-focused torture devices. The 100mm last is comfy and snug, even if you have a bit wider feet, and on top of that, every bit of the boot is fully heat-moldable. Plus, these boots pack a serious performance punch with top-end materials, smooth flexing technologies, and precision power transfer to unlock your highest levels of skiing. K2’s Recon 120 MV is one of the most competent and versatile boots on the market.
| Flex Rating | Last | Original Price |
| 120 | 100 mm | $549.95 |
Atomic Hawx Magna 120 S
The Atomic Hawx Magna 120 S GW Ski Boots are super wide and pleasingly stiff for those with bigger feet who absolutely crush it on the hill. Made with Atomic's heat moldable Mimic Platinum liner and 3M™ Thinsulate™ Insulation, you're one boot fitting appointment away from all-day comfort and performance. Cantable GripWalk pads make running through the snow to catch the shuttle easier, and a stretch toe box leaves plenty of space to accommodate the contours of your feet. Don't sacrifice performance because you're gritting your teeth through the pain, step into the Atomic Hawx Magna 120 S GW Ski Boots and get a boot that fits from the get-go. If you’ve ever struggled with pushing your feet into a too-tight boot, don’t worry, the Magna was made with the express goal of making your life better!
| Flex Rating | Last | Original Price |
| 120 | 102 mm | $699.95 |
Lange RX 120 GW
The Lange RX 120 GW Ski Boots are a stone cold classic for expert all-mountain skiers the world over, combining the power and precision needed to drive your skis to their maximum potential with the comfort and smooth, progressive flex that make them feel like part of a well-oiled machine (you, your boots, and your skis). The Dual Core polyurethane construction mimics the Lange World Cup design that's been on the top of so many podiums, but in a softer formula, while the Dual 3D Pro liner offers fantastic heel retention and the warmth of Thinsulate™ insulation (the stuff that goes in your gloves). New for this season are Gripwalk soles on all of the RX models, for easier walking or booting to that new line. If you like to bring the power and precision of Giant Slalom turns to every lap on the mountain, the RX 120 GW is your boot.
| Flex Rating | Last | Original Price |
| 120 | 100 mm | $749.95 |
Atomic Hawx Ultra 130 Professional
Take the Atomic Hawx Ultra boots - already a number one seller in the under-100mm last category - and give them a revolutionary new liner that adds foam injection technology without the traditional fuss of foam, and what do you have? The Atomic Hawx Ultra 130 Professional GW Ski Boots, of course. Already the best solution for narrow ankles and heels, the Professional liner gives you and your boot fitter the option of fine-tuning the fit with a revolutionary foam process that eliminates mixing the foam components and does away with exit tubes at the toe of the boot. To sweeten the deal, they're beefed up in the lower shell to limit deflection and deliver even more power to your skis. The Ultra Professional Series is ready to go right now, and the perfect solution for those looking for the perfect fit where it really counts. Atomic pulled out all the stops when they designed the Hawx Ultra, if you’re looking for the highest-end features and fit, this is the boot for you.
| Flex Rating | Last | Original Price |
| 130 | 98 mm | $899.95 |
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The Selection Process:
Our ski buyers have an endless amount of knowledge on all things skiing stemming from years of experience in the ski industry in tandem with their countless hours spent on slopes everywhere from groomers to the remote backcountry around the world. evo's buyers assess all products coming to market, lean into this knowledge, and put together this selection of the best products. They have a unique perspective as they truly see everything offered across the category.
Jordan Sunshine
I was born and raised in northern Vermont and moved west as soon as I turned 18. I bounced around the PNW for a while eventually following evo’s store openings to Denver where I have called home since and although I will always take even the wettest of pow days, have come to appreciate any day skiing in the sun, be it with friends or my kids.I have been skiing since I was 2 and started working in a ski shop when I was 14, which was way more fun than washing dishes. Over the years I have worked as a ski tech, boot fitter, liftie, product copywriter, and eventually came to manage evo’s Portland and Denver stores. Now I am the Ski Buyer, overseeing ski hardgoods and backcountry accessories.