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@tomPietrowski Do you have the names of some of the select dealers landing the Cortex Jan 15? Would love to try that boot on, I'm biased for East Coast or SLC dealers but curious who's getting the first pairs
I’m actually working on compiling that list currently to get over to boa so they can ensure dealers have new parts on hand. I’ll update this thread once I know the retailers in those areas you asked about.
Stoked that these are nearly out now, I think a lot of people are going to be surprised by them.
E&S redmond don't carry k2 or line because of sub par durability but would probably interested in a boot. Idk how their deals work or anything but thats my go to.
tomPietrowskiI’m actually working on compiling that list currently to get over to boa so they can ensure dealers have new parts on hand. I’ll update this thread once I know the retailers in those areas you asked about.
Stoked that these are nearly out now, I think a lot of people are going to be surprised by them.
BallClapperE&S redmond don't carry k2 or line because of sub par durability but would probably interested in a boot. Idk how their deals work or anything but thats my go to.
Saw one of the first remarks about the Cortex boots being used out in the wild posted over on TGR.
“Have a couple days in the Cortex now, they’re everything I have hoped they would be. I have only had them on while patrolling so I haven’t fully stepped on the gas yet, but they are not even in the same league as the Recon line. I would directly compare them to Atomic Redster CS, very similar fit, feel, and flex. Still figuring out the whole Boa thing after being anti-boa for a while.”
I know of a few people who lurk here who have the boots already but if you get chance to try them out I’d love to hear feedback on fit and performance!
I’m genuinely pissed I already got a boot. It’s not really working but I can’t afford another set.
tomPietrowskiSaw one of the first remarks about the Cortex boots being used out in the wild posted over on TGR.
“Have a couple days in the Cortex now, they’re everything I have hoped they would be. I have only had them on while patrolling so I haven’t fully stepped on the gas yet, but they are not even in the same league as the Recon line. I would directly compare them to Atomic Redster CS, very similar fit, feel, and flex. Still figuring out the whole Boa thing after being anti-boa for a while.”
I know of a few people who lurk here who have the boots already but if you get chance to try them out I’d love to hear feedback on fit and performance!
tomPietrowskiI’m actually working on compiling that list currently to get over to boa so they can ensure dealers have new parts on hand. I’ll update this thread once I know the retailers in those areas you asked about.
Stoked that these are nearly out now, I think a lot of people are going to be surprised by them.
In Europe we are prioritizing getting the early boots into the independents who do the most boot work. Let me know which regions and I will post up the closest stores!
jfpCan you tell me about this boot I'm not familiar yet. Thanks.
They are our first true low volume boot. We wanted to build a boot which skis as well as a race inspired boot (Lange RS, atomic Redster cs, Dalbello drs) but was easier to live with day to day and was better for modern skiing.
Our freeride athletes were often using our sister brands race boots as we did not offer that style of boot so we wanted to introduce a modern freeride capable boot to our lineup. The boots have already proven them selves on the freeride world tour after being used by Max Hitzig all last season when he won the freeride world tour.
**This post was edited on Dec 29th 2024 at 2:53:43pm
tomPietrowskiIn Europe we are prioritizing getting the early boots into the independents who do the most boot work. Let me know which regions and I will post up the closest stores!
**This post was edited on Dec 29th 2024 at 3:23:30pm
tomPietrowskiThey are our first true low volume boot. We wanted to build a boot which skis as well as a race inspired boot (Lange RS, atomic Redster cs, Dalbello drs) but was easier to live with day to day and was better for modern skiing.
Our freeride athletes were often using our sister brands race boots as we did not offer that style of boot so we wanted to introduce a modern freeride capable boot to our lineup. The boots have already proven them selves on the freeride world tour after being used by Max Hitzig all last season when he won the freeride world tour.
**This post was edited on Dec 29th 2024 at 2:53:43pm
Thanks man. I'm highly interested as I have a very low volume narrow foot but like a hard charging freeride boot. Been in the technica cochise pro 130 lv for like a decade and am ready for new boots .
scratchskier321is the 140 model the only spec thats releasing early in jan?
No we will have 5 models available in January. The 140 which is a unisex boot. And then we will have a 130 and 120 for men and 125 and 105 for women. We will be limited to only 4 sizes. The 140 will be available in 23.5, 24.5, 26.5 and 27.5. Then the men’s will be available in 26.5 and 27.5 and the women’s 23.5 and 24.5
tomPietrowskiNo we will have 5 models available in January. The 140 which is a unisex boot. And then we will have a 130 and 120 for men and 125 and 105 for women. We will be limited to only 4 sizes. The 140 will be available in 23.5, 24.5, 26.5 and 27.5. Then the men’s will be available in 26.5 and 27.5 and the women’s 23.5 and 24.5
tomPietrowskiThere are only 3000 pairs globally in January so not many at all. Just enough to hopefully build some hype before the main launch in the fall!
I'm looking for a stiff new boot. This looks so promising. Love the footboard width design (like duh! Bravo K2). Does anyone know how these flex in comparison to something like a Head Raptor 140 rs? Thanks.
dubageI'm looking for a stiff new boot. This looks so promising. Love the footboard width design (like duh! Bravo K2). Does anyone know how these flex in comparison to something like a Head Raptor 140 rs? Thanks.
The 140 will be very comparable as that was one of our benchmark boots.
@tomPietrowski I’m trying to use my pro deal to buy the cortex 140 in 27.5, but the k2 site is sold out in this size. Any chance there’s more inventory in 27.5 before the fall?
If not, any thoughts on places that might offer a pro deal?
jhnegbrt@tomPietrowski I’m trying to use my pro deal to buy the cortex 140 in 27.5, but the k2 site is sold out in this size. Any chance there’s more inventory in 27.5 before the fall?
If not, any thoughts on places that might offer a pro deal?
Unfortunately if they are gone offline that is it until the fall. We only had 1000 total in the USA for early launch so they have gone quick.
sashkoWill there be other flexes with tech inserts?
Not the first year. But if you need them softer we have added lines to show how to cut them down to soften the flex. We will add more models with inserts in year 2
tomPietrowskiNot the first year. But if you need them softer we have added lines to show how to cut them down to soften the flex. We will add more models with inserts in year 2
is that line the groove on the top part of the outside tongue?
snormanis that line the groove on the top part of the outside tongue?
No it’s on the medial and lateral side of the lower shell under the cuff. If you open the cuff you will see the line on the outside of the lower shell on both sides.
Damn 27.5 showing in stock now and I just copped. Praying that my wishes were heard and I don’t get an “order cannot be fulfilled” email next week
tomPietrowskiUnfortunately if they are gone offline that is it until the fall. We only had 1000 total in the USA for early launch so they have gone quick.
sashko@tomPietrowski a question about smaller size. Will cortex 140 in size 24 have a men's or women's cuff?
We don’t have different cuffs in cortex. We utilize instead an adjustable rear spoiler. By moving this spoiler or removing it any one can set the rear cuff height and volume however they want. We did not want to dictate that a female skier had to have a short cuff or that a guy a tall cuff. Everyone can set it however they want.
tomPietrowskiWe don’t have different cuffs in cortex. We utilize instead an adjustable rear spoiler. By moving this spoiler or removing it any one can set the rear cuff height and volume however they want. We did not want to dictate that a female skier had to have a short cuff or that a guy a tall cuff. Everyone can set it however they want.
Does this mean the cuff is somewhere in the middle between a typical male cuff height and female cuff height? What is the cuff height compared to other similar boots like Lange RS/RX or Redster CS (or whatever you can compare to)?
jhnegbrtDoes this mean the cuff is somewhere in the middle between a typical male cuff height and female cuff height? What is the cuff height compared to other similar boots like Lange RS/RX or Redster CS (or whatever you can compare to)?
Without the spoiler the cuff height is the same as our anthem. With the spoiler in the base position it’s the same as our recon. With the spoiler in the upper position it’s 10mm higher than a recon. Without the spoiler it decreases forward lean by 1degree. Raising it adds 1
LGANDORRABy taking off the upper screw on the rear cuff, are we changing the flex? Thanks.
No removing a screw from the back of a boot will not actually change the flex. What it will do is change the way the cuff and lower shell interact. If you remove the upper screw it will feel a little less direct and a little more forgiving. The rebound will be slightly reduced too.
If you want to soften the flex of the boot there are two lines drawn on the side of the shell under the cuff. If you cut those lines it will soften the flex of the boot by 10
