
Editor Lucy Higgins tests new kicks at the 2020 Gear Test Week. [Photo] Louise Lintilhac
To learn more about what our Gear Test Week group looks for in a boot, we asked testers why they prefer stepping into certain systems. Here are their initial thoughts on the 2020 AT boot lineup.
“I look for the more sturdy boots, a boot with a little substance,” says editor Lucy Higgins of her boot proclivities. “I want to feel secure on the down, and if we’re talking fractions of a pound for weight savings on the up, I’d rather look for a boot that has my back on the descent.” And of what she’s looking forward to from this year’s test, Higgins notes that she’s excited to try the wider range of boots at the 2020 test that fit her 23 mondo-sized foot. “It’s exciting to see companies realizing that women are a part of the backcountry ski industry and that we’re here to stay.”

Tester Dana Allen looks forward to the 2020 boot selection. [Photo] Tyler Cohen
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