Black Diamond Shiva – Backcountry Boots: Reviews

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Built with a women-specific anatomical liner and last, the Shiva got highest honors in fit and flex, balancing comfortable uphill mechanics with downhill dependability. “Super flex, and stiff enough for downhill, yet the walk mode feels like you're in slippers,” declared one tester. Tech fittings mean it's compatible with lighter-weight Dynafit bindings, too. 8 lbs; blackdiamondequipment.com