Kick back on the lift and let those little wiggle-worms breathe. Deeluxe’s 2011-12 all-mountain freestyle Empire features Section Control Lacing, so you can independently tighten three separate zones—forefoot, heel and calf—even when strapped into your bindings. The heel cup wraps nice and snug to provide optimal ankle support, and the tongue folds perfectly at the joint, so it won’t flex out of the comfort zone. A Power Strap on the upper boot adds extra support for long days on the hill, while inside lightweight-but-cushy liners are plenty supportive and more comfortable than goose-down tighty-whities.
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