Altai Men 26/27
Brown

The Nidecker Altai Men is an all-mountain snowboard boot with a mid-stiff flex and dual BOA dials. Its asymmetrical upper minimizes pressure points. This version comes in Brown.

Each of the two H5 Coiler dials runs its own zone, so you can tighten the upper and lower sections independently. The dials micro-adjust in both directions: turn one in reverse and it releases tension gradually. The tongue dial works with the External Heel Lock, which pulls built-in wings in on either side of the ankle to minimize heel lift. The Silver liner is heat moldable. A separate cuff connected to the shell makes the boot easy to get into, and inner laces tighten a harness mounted in the shell. The Ascent 2.0 outsole has stiffer, more durable heel rubber, which makes the boot more compatible with speed entry bindings such as Supermatic. Rubber traction at the forefoot and heel grips when you hike over ice and rock.

• Mid-stiff flex, rated 3 out of 5
• Dual H5 Coiler BOA dials that micro-adjust both ways
• External Heel Lock against heel lift
• Heat-moldable Silver liner with 8 mm PE foam and PU support
• 3D Pro insole in EVA and TPE with a mesh top layer
• Asym 3F with extra medial arch support
• Articulating Flex Zone lets the ankle flex naturally
• 3D molded toe box with minimal seams
• Asymmetric 3D molded tongue against pressure points
• Terrain: resort 4/5, pow 3/5, park 3/5

The Altai Men is at its best for riders who cover the whole mountain and want control in fast turns, take-offs and landings.