Tecnica Viva Phoenix Max 10 Air Shell (2012)

Nifty changes to Tecnica's women's wide collection made a difference to testers who applauded the new single-pump Air Shell design and three-buckle closure, which opened up the calf fit a touch. There's a warehouse of space for thick feet—or pump-reduced volume for medium shapes—with a tall and firm position to ski from. "The air bladders work. Clever. Forward flex and stance are great," said Kathleen Vandermoss. Notes: Revised Air Shell system offers custom fit pump options and additional warmth, Delta Force System is a two-position flex adjustment, 45 mm powerstrap boosts 3-buckle closure system, single cuff adjustment provides stance mod options.