Now a staple in the ski industry, the Lange XT3 130 LV Alpine Touring Boot is a capable backcountry touring boot in the shell of a powerful alpine boot. The 57 of walkmode and the tech fittings are well suited to use in the backcountry. Meanwhile, the stiff 130 flex and timeless 2-piece, 4-buckle design remind us of alpine boots. The result is a boot that takes us to the top of our dream lines and then provides us with powerful control so that we can ski to the best of our ability.