For all those looking for info on the Il Moros i just went to my shop yesterday and picked up a pair in size 28.5 for $520 plus tax. As for softness I had a SPK Kaos boot on one foot and Il Moro on the other and the SPK was just a little softer. Take in mind that the Il Moro has two component sets for either stiff or medium flex. I was planning on getting SPKs when i went to buy boots but then I saw the Il Moros and tried them on and the snowboard ratchet at the top is great. Say goodbye to shin bang caused by the cuff of the boot not being tight to ur shin. I got home and clicked into my T-Halls and started doin nose presses and stuff and they are great. Really comfortable and soft on the medium flex set. Havent switched out parts to try stiff flex but these boots are great and I would recommend them to anyone especially those looking at the SPK Pro model because its in the same price range.