Most Valuable Gear: Dalbello KR 2 Fusion Ski Boot

A high-performance, aggressive all-mountain boot for charging hard lines

Even as ski and binding technology advances with innovative new shapes, rocker profiles and construction materials, many ski boots still conform to a 4-buckle, polyurethane overlap design. Anyone who has worn a modern ski boot or two knows the awful experience of trying to put on a super-stiff cold boot with an overlap style cuff. Comfort and performance are two traits that rarely intersect in the ski boot market today, yet the revolutionary Dalbello KR 2 Fusion manages to provide both! Featuring a unique 3-piece design for comfort and convenience as well as responsive power transfer. This fully-featured, high-performance alpine boot is great for aggressive, technical skiing on any part of the mountain! That's why we have named the Dalbello KR 2 Fusion as this week's Most Valuable Gear selection!

Here are 3 reasons why we love the Dalbello KR 2 Fusion :

1. 3-Piece Cabrio Design Shell

Nearly a decade ago, Dalbello broke the mold with the introduction of their Cabrio Design, which is a 3-piece shell construction. Cabrio Design is a revolutionary boot construction, since it allows for the use of multiple density and stiffness plastics in each part of the shell, while also facilitating easy entry. The 120 flex Dalbello KR 2 Fusion utilizes stiff plastics in the lower shell for support and power transfer to the edges, as well as rigidity for control and stability on variable surfaces and at high speeds. Additionally, a softer flexing Kinetic Response tongue provides natural progressive flex for energy absorption and turn initiation without shin bang. This tongue is situated on a hinge, which allows for extremely easy and comfortable entry. Additionally, the cuff is bi-injected with stiff and soft materials for power transfer down the sides and spine of the boot combined with convenient entry and exit. The Dalbello KR 2 Fusion focuses power laterally in order to effectively drive modern skis. There are no other boots that provide such precise stiffness and power transfer combined with comfortable forward progressive flex.

2. Anatomically Contoured Shell for a Great Fit

The Dalbello KR 2 Fusion benefits from Contour 4 Technology, which provides a pre-formed contoured shape that targets and accommodates ankle and foot bones for an amazing fit right out of the box. Dalbello identified the protrusions on the average skier's foot and molded the boot shell for an optimized anatomical fit without excessive boot-fitting modifications. The Trufit 2.0 liner supplements the Contour 4 technology with a matching fit profile for a cohesive system. This provides a high-performance, precision fit that is surprisingly comfortable.

3. Fully-Featured, Customizable Design

The Dalbello KR 2 Fusion has a variety of unique and innovative features that provide performance, comfort and customization benefits. Twin canting for proper knee alignment, adjustable forward lean, adjustable forward flex and forward inclination, micrometer buckles, a thermoformable liner and replaceable toe and heel blocks provide customization for maximum comfort, durability and performance. Additionally, the Dalbello KR 2 Fusion has other features that set it apart from other boots. An upright, Dynamically Balanced Stance provides better control and efficiency on modern rockered skis. An inverted forefoot buckle to avoid buckle damage during aggressive skiing and freestyle riding. A lower hinge point on the cuff provides natural movement. Additionally, Dalbello's Dynalink technology holds the heel in tightly, keeps the foot from shifting toward the toes and provides security and stability on complicated, technical terrain.