Black Diamond Method Ski Boots - Men's

The Method is for the modern AT skier who craves downhill performance as much as tourability and comfort. Slightly less torsionally and longitudinally stiff than the Factor, the Method is your choice for skiing any and all terrain, from no-falls steeps to deep powder bowls. With its Triax-Performance Frame™ with Pebax®  and Flex 110 rating, the Method still has power to drive today'­s fat skis. The boot is equipped with both a thermoformable high-performance foot bed and a Power Fit Light Liner. Changing the Method between AT blocks and BD ISO Alpine DIN blocks is third-grade easy due to the sliding, four-screw attachment system (not included).

Features:

• Triax-Pro Frame Technology with Pebax creates the lightest and stiffest boot possible
• Flex 110
• Alpine overlap construction
• Equipped with ISO ALpine DIN blocks; compatible with BD AT blocks with integrated tech inserts (sold Separately)
• Mechanically integrated ski/walk mode securely toggles on/off and offers eight degrees of forward lean customization in three settings
• Power Fit Light Liner: Thermoformable, hight-performance Strobel liner with single pull speed-lace closure system
• Four Micro adjustable buckles
• Size Range Mondo 24.0 - 30.5, in half sizes
• Weight 3.97 kg (8 lb 12 oz) estimated, per pair, size 27

Fit Flex Access...inside the BD boot story

The design and construction of Black Diamond's all-new line of freeride boots can be broken into three main areas of focus: Fit, Flex, and Focus. It is the unique combination of these three areas that makes BD's boots unrivaled in comfort and uncompromising in performance.

Fit:
Insulating boot boards... Strobeled, true-lasted liners... Unique custom foot beds... Exclusive BOA closure system-these are all integral parts to BD's boots "ground up" Net Shape Fit Technology, in which the boots' anatomical shell construction is based off of the "net" foot shape after taking into account the interior boot board, footbed and liner layers. To ensure an optimized fit and performance, BD's liners come in four boot-specific styles: Power Fit, Power Fit Light, Efficient Fit, and Efficient Fit Light. Another key to the boots' exceptional overall fit and comfort is the liners' proprietary, engineered foam, which provides comfort, customizable fit and long-lasting durability in a fully thermoformable, true-lasted system.

Anti-Microbial Liner fabric is smooth for comfort and easy in/out
Multi-density internal Achilles pad insert
Zero-compaction Strobel liner construction for long-lasting volume
True-lasted construction for out-of-box performance fit or can be thermoformed for total customization
Elastic bridge for rearward flex during touring
Performance, custom foot bed is thermoformable (though we still recommend true arch support for most people)
Reflective foil for an excellent radiant thermal barrier
Boot board is removable, customizable and insulating

The shells of BD's A.T. and Freeheel Telemark boots are built using alpine overlap construction, which produces a natural progressive flex and ankle articulation to drive and steer skis, as well as absorb terrain. This true progressive flex results in an immediate transfer of power with the sensitivity to absorb and feel-something an unnatural, mechanically obstructed, traditional tongue construction cannot deliver. The overlap construction also yields and unrestricted upper cuff for touring efficiency-not possible with boot shells made from outdated designs and tooling. The shells are made with Pebax®  or engineered polyurethane and offer a stiff yet sensitive structure.

A.T. Boots:
The frames on BD's A.T. boots are designed with high torsional stiffness to provide the maximum lateral power transfer required to drive today's fatter skis, and, most importantly, offer progressive alpine-like flex that you desire for the down. The A.T. frames are divided into two categories: Triax-Pro and Triax-Performance frames.