Description of Salomon Malamute Snowboard Boot - Men's:
Salomon made the Men's Malamute Snowboard Boot for riders who do everything at top speed. 50ft cliff? On it. 50-degree chute? I’m there. When falling isn’t an option, these super stiff boots deliver. The upper’s stiff higher section and softer lower area optimize the flex pattern to transfer energy from your legs directly to your board for unrivaled response. Salomon tricked out the heat-moldable Biocage liner with its exclusive Bio Custom Fit Pro, which provides additional ankle support for increased foothold. There’s also an internal heel strap that locks the liner to the boot sole for immediate power transfer and increased support. You’ll only find these features on the Malamute. On top of all this, you get the Powerlace Pro Soft lacing system, which gets you out there faster than ever before.
Bottom Line: The Malamute—Salomon’s big dog of big mountain riding.
I'm on my 5th pair of Malamutes. These are the best boots I have ever worn; stiff, responsive, stiff, comfortable, stiff (did I say stiff?).
The liner doesn't pack much. There is a footbed that is almost as good as superfeet included in this boot.
I get 60-75 days of use on these boots, which is typical for snowboard boots for me. Those are long, ski patrol days. I'm 215 lbs, and hard on gear. I hike on rocks in these boots. Through all that these boots are comfortable, reasonably dry, and ride predictably.
I have to say that I will never buy another snowboard boot. I've had the malamutes for 4 seasons and 200+ days of hard charging and they get more comfortable every day of riding. I"m 6'4 240 lbs and lay every ounce of it into every turn and I revel in the stiff response I get. From powder to groomers to hard pack steeps I swear by these.
This by far the best boot I have owned. It wasn't sure about it at first because of the stiff feel, but as soon as I got on the slopes those thoughts were erased. The response is great...I use more of my legs like it should be instead of my feet. I'm sold on the lacing system, and the way my heel stays put. I wish I would of bought two pairs, so when I wear these out I have a back up.
