Boots with GripWalk: still OK for pin bindings if tech inserts present?

Compatibility with alpine standards has to do with the AFD (Anti Friction Device. piece under the ball of your foot) and the toe height (movement of front tower up and down) They are incompatible if the boot does not clip into the alpine binding, or more commonly, does not release correctly due to incorrect interaction with the AFD, impinging the wheels or however your binding is meant to Yeet you. You will notice grip walk bindings often have a sliding piece on the AFD. And gripwalk boot soles always have a smooth rectangle in the middle of the sole. This is why. It’s so the boot can slip and slide out when the binding releases.

Pin bindings including yours don’t release this way and usually don’t have AFDs. The sole doesn’t matter because the boot doesn’t “slide” out like an alpine binding. There’s no incompatibility. Tech fittings are what keep you in, and they’re universal.

TLDR i nerd sorry but now hopefully you never need to wonder again

No need to be sorry, that was super helpful and confirmed I was overthinking it! Thanks :)

How are you finding the performance of the Dynafit binding? I’m using Kingpins at the minute to save a little alpine binding performance but considering switching to a full tech binding

PowstagramHow are you finding the performance of the Dynafit binding? I’m using Kingpins at the minute to save a little alpine binding performance but considering switching to a full tech binding

These Dyanfits are the only touring binding I've ever known, so my experience is limited. I am in a unique situation where I have just two sets of skis to try to do it all: 78s for Ontario/groomers, and all-mountain 102s with these Dynafits for BC trips and any touring I get to do. So I actually ride the Dynafits inbounds a decent amount simply because I'm quiver limited.

No complaints on the uphill performance. For the down there's definitely more play in the heel compared to a normal binding. You also sit higher on the ski compared to a resort binding, but that's probably similar to Kingpins. I find there is a noticeable lag in responsiveness from these aspects especially when caving, but you learn to anticipate it. I should mention that I'm not an aggressive skiier either, more of a smooth/cautious cruiser, so I probably don't test their limits like someone doing side hits and such. Mine have released predictably in crashes.

But if I had to do it all again, I'd actually sacrifice the uphill experience for more stability and have have something like a Marker binding TBH.