Crossing the parking lot, climbing the lodge steps, and grabbing a hot chocolate before the first lift ride all go smoother in the Shape V2 R Ski + Joy 9 Slr Binding + Cruise Boot, a beginner ski package with GripWalk boots. The Nordica Cruise boot's GripWalk Extra-Grip sole adds confident footing off the snow, and the Head Joy 9 binding accepts that sole, so the same boots that handled the walk to the lift step straight into the skis. Once on the groomers, the boot's soft flex lets a new skier steer with their shins, while the ski's lifted tip and curved shape help each turn begin without a fight. A roomy fit and a heat-moldable liner keep feet comfortable through every walk and every run. What Our Gearhead(R) Experts Are Saying:"I wore these through a full Saturday of lodge breaks, lift lines, and long walks across the parking lot, and I never wanted to swap into regular shoes early. Nothing pinched or slipped, so I skied the last run of the day the same way I skied the first."