Even though skiers are spending more time hiking into the back-country, their boots are still geared to traditional lift-access runs. Most alpine boots have cuffs and uppers that are single, rigid pieces, which makes walking in them awkward and painful. And boots made specifically for trudging through snow are so flexible that they're harder to control . when skiing downhill. With stronger materials and adjustable cuffs, manufacturers are creating a new, adaptable breed of boot-one that offers comfort on the way up without sacrificing support on the run down.
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