Park boots that aren't full tilts

Basically any boot which fits you well will work. Gold medals in slope have been won in race boots so don’t worry about what the boot is marketed towards worry about if it fits well.

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**This post was edited on Sep 30th 2019 at 2:01:13pm

^ what he said

Don't buy a boot because of its marketing, buy a boot that fits your foot. If a boot is uncomfortable, you'll just have a bad time skiing in general. Check out your local boot fitter, they'll get you sorted!

Totally agree with the replies posted above. However, if I were to make a recommendation I would say your should give the Daleboot VFF a try. Although it is not marketed as a park specific boot it has a soft flex but incredibly feels super responsive at the same time. They also have a 3-piece design so getting the boots on and off is just as easy as full tilts. I know they are not a very well known brand however, they have been supporters of Level 1 films in the past and are a current sponsor of Wiley Miller. I want to say that at one point early in his ski career LJ Strenio was sponsored by them but don't quote me on that cause I might be wrong ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ . All in all though, it's a great boot and the boot fitters that work for Daleboot always seem to make sure that their customers get the best boot they've ever had.

P.S. I know it sounds like I'm making a sales pitch, but let me clarify... I am not affiliated with Daleboot in any way. I simply own a pair of them and think they are the best boots I have ever had. Used to have a pair of Full Tilts and thought they were great but for a good boot that is not a Full Tilt, I highly recommend looking into Daleboots.

BenschultzzTotally agree with the replies posted above. However, if I were to make a recommendation I would say your should give the Daleboot VFF a try. Although it is not marketed as a park specific boot it has a soft flex but incredibly feels super responsive at the same time. They also have a 3-piece design so getting the boots on and off is just as easy as full tilts. I know they are not a very well known brand however, they have been supporters of Level 1 films in the past and are a current sponsor of Wiley Miller. I want to say that at one point early in his ski career LJ Strenio was sponsored by them but don't quote me on that cause I might be wrong ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ . All in all though, it's a great boot and the boot fitters that work for Daleboot always seem to make sure that their customers get the best boot they've ever had.

P.S. I know it sounds like I'm making a sales pitch, but let me clarify... I am not affiliated with Daleboot in any way. I simply own a pair of them and think they are the best boots I have ever had. Used to have a pair of Full Tilts and thought they were great but for a good boot that is not a Full Tilt, I highly recommend looking into Daleboots.

Like any boot if it fits it will be great but having worked on them personally they would be low down my list of recommendations. They do some weird things that make them hard to fit. So if they work for you great, go for them, but there are lots of other better boots out there. Just my opinion though.

OP try a Salomon Spro or Xpro. From my experience fitting them on people they love them. Solid comfort out of the box but also have a fully customizable liner and shell. Plus they come in pretty much a full range of flexes.

Atomic boots >

Once upon a time park and pipe skiers all competed in consumer or wc race boots because they actually learned to ski growing up and could use a boot which effectively transmitted energy to their ski edges....

Oh how the times have changed. I’d love to blame it on the bunch but it’s been a trend for 12-13 years at this point.

A boot is a boot is a boot. As long as it fits your foot and the flex feels right it’ll be good for everything

cobra_commanderOnce upon a time park and pipe skiers all competed in consumer or wc race boots because they actually learned to ski growing up and could use a boot which effectively transmitted energy to their ski edges....

Oh how the times have changed. I’d love to blame it on the bunch but it’s been a trend for 12-13 years at this point.

or maybe boot technology has changed over the past 20 years and people can now have boot flex preferences

get dalbellos

Ya sure you can buy a nice pair of Dalbellos or Atomic etc. But imo nothing quite shreds like the Burton Photons. They offer maximum comfort, soft flex, and by far more comfortable than any ski boot ive put my feet in. Highly recommend.

clindblomskieror maybe boot technology has changed over the past 20 years and people can now have boot flex preferences

Google flexon comp

From my perspective, The defining characteristic of the Full Tilt/ Flexon design is that it has a longer flex travel. Whether you like that is personal. I feel it makes absorbing terrain easier. Others prefer less range and feel they get pitched forward too muc with Full Tilts. So if you like to absorb terrain with you ankles, try three piece shells. Besides the social aspect, I think the longer flex range is what many park skiers like. If you prefer absorbing with your knees and hips, and or/have limited ankle motion, the Two piece design will be better for you.

One thing I personally don't like about the Full Tilt design is the excessive Old School forward lean.

Besides Dalbello and Full Tilt, Roxa has some 3 piece designs and Salomon QST is an interesting variation.