Atomic Nexus 120 BOA

What We Think:

The Nexus 130 BOA is a mid-entry boot—a design where the front and rear of the cuff separate so you can step straight in—aimed at demanding skiers with mobility limitations. Think arthritis in the fingers or difficulty stooping to put on a boot, but still plenty capable of bending a ski and ripping turns. As a bootfitter, I can confidently say there are a TON of skiers who fit this description. Plenty of folks who struggle to open a pickle jar can still smoke you on a bump run, and they’ll appreciate a boot they can easily enter (hands-free!) that’s built with downhill performance in mind.