New La Sportiva Vanguard touring ski boots; Size: 26.5

We like La Sportiva's Vanguard Alpine Touring Boot about as much as we like a solid powder day. This boot combines La Sportiva's solid ski touring performance with the comfort and stiff support needed to gobble all the powder in an empty bowl. Not only is its construction light on our feet, but it's also one of the few with an environmentally thoughtful design. Pebax's new bio-based TPE comes from a wide range of renewable resources. Add La Sportiva's stiffest flex, a roomy last, and a thermo-moldable liner, and we're set to soar powder overhead all day long. *Manufacturer Disclaimer: The Vanguard is designed to the specifications for ISO 9523 standards, and the certification is in process. ISO 9523 specified Alpine Touring Boots meet the compatibility specifications to work with Sole.ID and MNC bindings in addition to Tech/Pin bindings. -Backcountry ski boot built with powder riding in mind -130 flex is La Sportiva's stiffest option -Roomy 102.5mm last keeps comfy for powder laps all day -Carbon-infused Pebax Bio Based Rnew design is light, stiff, and environmentally thoughtful -Ultralon liner is thermomoldable and has two flex zones for comfier touring -Burly walk mode latch initiates 63° cuff rotation -Vibram V-Lugs rubber sole gives traction on icy bootpacks -Compatible with tech, Sole.ID, and MNC bindings*