Sex & Ski Boots: Hoji, Matt Manser, & Greg Klein on the Present & Future of Ski Boot Design

At Blister Summit 2024, we got a state of the union on the present and future of ski boot design from 3 people with a wealth of experience in this world: Eric “Hoji” Hjorleifson (Dynafit athlete & renowned boot tinkerer), Matt Manser (Atomic ski boots global manager), and Greg Klein (president of Willi’s Ski & Snowboard Shops).

The conversation includes their thoughts on how BOA ski boots have been received and performed so far; Hoji’s new Dynafit Ridge Pro Boot; sex and ski boots; when weight is and isn’t a major consideration in boot design; what to do if your feet get cold in your boots; whether we’ll see BOA dials on the upper cuffs of boots, and more.

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TOPICS:
Intro 00:00
BOA Ski Boots: How’s It Gone So Far? 01:22
Weight: Still a Big Factor? 08:40
Hoji’s New Dynafit Ridge Pro Boot 20:20
“Welcome Fit” 28:20
Footbeds & Boot Shell Plastic 41:41
Upper-Cuff BOAs? 49:19
Selling Shells w/o Liners? 51:17
Solutions for Cold Feet? 57:35
“True” size-22 Shells 59:45
Throat / Instep Fit 1:01:30
Canting & Cuff Alignment 1:03:57
“Custom” Boots 1:06:05