The VFF
Our most popular model; designed for skiers who require greater levels of forward flex while pounding bumps, skiing powder, freeriding, touring or just cruisin' in comfort!
The Heat Fit IV
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The Heat Fit IV, designed in conjunction with our partner Intuition Sports, comes standard with both the VFF and VFF Pro. It's a pre-lasted liner that's been factory molded to the DaleBoot shell to provide a better fit out of the box, better try on capabilities and more in depth evaluation of custom fit needs. The IV is a heat-moldable, thermo-formable liner that can be remolded several times over its useful life to accommodate any future changes to the skier's foot form or volume.
Varying densities of multi-layered, Ultralon, cross-linked EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate) form directly to the contours of the foot and lower leg, resulting in a liner that fully supports the foot; from the tip of the toes to the top of the calf. This liner will keep your feet comfortable & warm throughout the day, allowing you to ski better, longer and harder. The multiple layers of EVA, progressively stiffer from the foot outwards, provide the ultimate fit, feel, comfort, durability and performance. In addition, an outer layer of special foam, known as the Power Wrap, combines the stiffness and durability of plastic with the molding properties of EVA to increase lateral support, stability, ankle and heel fit. Lastly, Intuition's patented overlap/no tongue design allows for optimum volume control, response, and maximum contact inside the shell. In combination with the DaleBoot Three Piece Tongue and Instep Closure System, the Heat Fit IV provides unparalleled ease of entry, fit, comfort and performance.
The Cuff
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60D polyether TPU provides excellent lateral support for the ankle and lower leg. The cuff rests at 12°'s, has a maximum forward flex of 27°'s and attaches to the clog at 4 points for optimal alignment with the flex plane of the ankle. Once the ankle biomechanics have been corrected with either the DaleBoot adjustable footbed or by a fully customized footbed, the ankle's flex plane is directly aligned to transfer power to the ski's inside edge. The alignment of the VFF's flex pattern with the flex plane of the ankle allows the skier to transfer 100% of their power to the proper edge, drastically increasing edge hold, carving ability, and overall performance.
The Clog
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Made from 69 durometer polyether TPU, the plastic used in the clog's construction is as stiff as the plastic found in high end, world cup race boots. The last shape is anotomically correct and can be further customized by a DaleBoot Authorized Fit Center to accommodate all foot forms and shapes.
THE 3 PIECE TONGUE & INSTEP CLOSURE SYSTEM
Unique to DaleBoot, the Three Piece Tongue and Instep Closure System utilizes 53 durometer polyether TPU on the shin tongue, instep spat and hinge spat. The progressively softer layers against the foot and leg provide comfort, ease of entry, absorb all forward flexion, and deliver 100% shell integrity while initiating turns.
THE CANTABLE & REPLACEABLE SOLE UNITS
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The result; precise cant correction, neutral balance on the ski and greatly enhanced power transmission to the ski's edge. Proper cant correction takes into account the physical shape of the leg and the affect it has on weight distribution under foot. For example, the weight distribution of a bow-legged skier would be towards the outside of the foot, unequally distributing weight to the outside edge of the ski, & limiting the ability to transfer power to the ski's inside edge while initiating turns. DaleBoot measures the skier's leg shape to the degree and cant corrects closest to the snow, by removing the boot's neutral sole units and replacing them with properly canted soles. Our canted soles are replaceable with extended wear, further extending the life of your boot.
THE ADJUSTABLE FOOTBED
Sitting between the liner and outer shell, the footbed is capable of being finely adjusted to correct for pronation or supination. When a skier pronates, the ankles roll inwards as weight is distributed to the foot. The opposite is true for supination. Both are a simple result of the biomechanics of the ankle, or the way in which the 33 joints, 28 bones, 107 ligaments, and 19 muscles of the foot interact to distribute weight. Correcting for this allows the skier to transfer power from the upper body through the knee, directly to the downhill inside edge of the ski. Without it, a large percentage of the skier's power is mis-directed prior to being transferred to the ski's edge. In addition, the inside ankle bone of a pronating skier is constantly banging the inside of the cuff, causing pain, bruising and discomfort. Properly corrected skier's experience far greater power transmission, more comfort, edge control and are able to execute better turns. The footbed can also be adjusted to accommodate high or low arch volumes to support the foot and improve blood circulation to the toes. It can also be raised to accommodate for slight leg length discrepencies.