Nordica Dobermann Aggressor 130 (2008)

Getting in and out of the Aggressor requires some commitment. Its lace-up liner goes on before you insert your foot into the shell. And with a 95-mm forefoot width, it’s a snug-fitting affair. A slightly abducted stance puts the pilot in a position of power. Schaffner judged it the “most natural stance set-up of any boot we tested. The geometry gets you to the new edge higher in the turn than others.”

Best For

Aggressive and demanding freeriders.

Not For

Broad forefeet. Even with a bootfitter’s help, it’s still a tight squeeze.