The Lange Code 140 BOA LV GW Ski Boot pairs an internal spoiler with an elastomer insert at the shell connection, holding a fixed-cuff feel and full energy transmission on the way down while still allowing a progressive, natural flex on the way up. A Friction Free Hinge adds smoother range of motion on the skintrack, so the ascent doesn't fight the same stiffness built into the descent. The 97mm last keeps the fit low volume and race-inspired, giving narrower feet precision without losing the comfort a long tour demands. What Our Gearhead(R) Experts Are Saying:"I skied this in a 140 flex expecting to hate the tour up, and the cuff actually gives instead of just cranking against the elastomer. Dropping into the line at the top, it locks right back to that same stiff, powerful feel I'd get from a pure downhill boot."