The La Sportiva Vanguard Alpine Touring Boot is focused on taking us into the backcountry to find powder. The tech fittings work with our trusted backcountry bindings, while the roomy 102. 5mm last and Vibram outsole encourage us to boot pack to the top of any rocky ridge. On the descent, the 3-buckle design and Ultralon Performance liner lock our heels in place so that we can properly trust the 130 flex to drive our skis without losing power.