Full Tilt High Five Ski Boot

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Full Tilt Boots High Five
 
3.9

(based on 9 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Lightweight (7)
  • Retains warmth (6)
  • Comfortable (5)
  • Easy in/out (5)
  • Buckles easily (4)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Downhill (4)
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        88% 

        (7 reviews)

        Feels half size too big

         

        Feels full size too big

         
      • Width:
      • Feels too narrow

         

        Feels true to width

         

        88% 

        (7 reviews)

        Feels too wide

         
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    4.0

    perfect fit all around

    By DavidFox

    from Brooklyn, NY

    About Me Advanced

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Lightweight
    • Retains Warmth

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Downhill

      Comments about Full Tilt Boots High Five:

      took them to local ski shop so they would be heated properly... perfectly snug after that and all the tight/pain spots disappeared. they seem to be stiff normal boots to me. the 6 tongue barely bends when i lean into them so i dont think these would be good for anything in the park with jumps etc.

      • Sizing:
      • Feels true to size
      • Width:
      • Feels true to width
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

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      4.0

      Great

      By Jow Rossi of RPData

      from Sydney, Australia

      About Me Expert

      Pros

      • Buckles Easily
      • Easy Entry & Exit
      • Lightweight
      • Quality Construction
      • Retains Warmth

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Downhill

        Comments about Full Tilt Boots High Five:

        Great boots, I have weird feet but these things fit no problems.

        • Sizing:
        • Feels true to size
        • Width:
        • Feels true to width
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

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        5.0

        Even better than I expected

        By Mr. Ripper

        from East Coast

        About Me Expert

        Verified Reviewer

        Pros

        • Buckles Easily
        • Comfortable
        • Easy Entry & Exit
        • Great Performance
        • Highly Adjustable
        • Lightweight
        • Quality Construction
        • Retains Warmth

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Downhill

          Comments about Full Tilt Boots High Five:

          I used to ski the old Raichle comp SLs, and when I saw the marque revived, I knew I wanted full tilts.

          Initially I wanted the konflict but picked this boot because I have a wide forefoot and always have hotspots, even though I blew out all prior boots.

          This boot is much stiffer than the marketing documentation led me to believe (I'm 6'1", 210lb). I love the weight and performance. The high fives have PLENTY of pop and stability, and I am very satisfied with the boots' versatility due to its flex characteristics. Intuition liners are fantastic.

          My only gripe is that there is no way to adjust the forward lean on this boot (without rigging some wedge between the shell and liner). I would also like to see FT bring out an even stiffer tongue for the influence shell.

          • Sizing:
          • Feels true to size
          • Width:
          • Feels true to width
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

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          4.0

          still the best boot design

          By Larry

          from Dallas

          About Me Advanced

          Pros

          • All Terrain
          • Turn Accuracy

          Cons

            Best Uses

              Comments about Full Tilt Boots High Five:

              In over 40 years of skiing I've owned many boots but this design (going back to the Raichle Flexon's series), I would still vote as the best boot design ever.

              In years past, I used this design in deep powder, steep narrow terrain like Corbet's Couloir & Alf's High Rustler as well as nothing but ice at Killington, Vt. I always felt these boots gave me the edge over my super expert ski buddies.

              My original Flexon's had been patched so many times that they finally just exploded when I stuck my tips into a hugh mogul at jackson.

              Two years ago I found Full Tilt and immediately ordered a pair, ecstatically retiring my other boots. But I had forgotten how narrow and small the original style was for my wide feet. I didn't give up though, I gave this pair of FT's to my wife and bought the wider High Fives'.

              Until now I had thought my age had caught up with me and my best skiing was far from over. But I just returned from Purgatory and confidence restored I was able to turn 'em (almost) like I used too. Most people say I have I fluid extremely smooth style in all terrain. I have to give some credit to these boots as it facilitates easy smooth, accurate, high confidence turning.
              (To tell the truth, I'm not as good as I once was, but I'm as good once as I always was!)

              Also, my wife tore her ACL in August and we thought her skiing days were over, but I put soft tongues and her FTs and her knee held up well. Also she thought these boots were very warm - a big plus for women.

              I would recommend this boot design for everyone, it has improved my skiing over the years and I don't see how it won't improve yours.

              • Sizing:
              • Feels true to size
              • Width:
              • Feels true to width
              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

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              2.0

              doesnt fit

              By matt damon

              from canada

              About Me Expert

              Pros

              • Lightweight
              • Retains Warmth

              Cons

              • Cant fit foot in it
              • Causes Blisters
              • Cuts off circulation
              • Difficult Entry & Exit
              • Lacks Adjustability
              • Poor Fit

              Best Uses

                Comments about Full Tilt Boots High Five:

                my ankle is to wide. when i put my foot in it i cant buckle i up. this boot fits other peoples ankles but not my ankles. i think this boot should have longer buckles.

                • Sizing:
                • Feels full size too small
                • Width:
                • Feels too narrow
                • Was this a gift?:
                • No

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                4.0

                Good looking and feeling boots!

                By Läbä

                from Tampere, Finland

                About Me Intermediate

                Pros

                • Buckles Easily
                • Comfortable
                • Easy Entry & Exit
                • Highly Adjustable
                • Lightweight
                • Retains Warmth

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Park

                  Comments about Full Tilt Boots High Five:

                  Haven't tested it yet but feels awesome and very light. Love how these are so light and easier use than other brands boots. I have to test these on snow before sayin anything more about them but feels heaven when I compare these and my old boots.
                  My dad bought these because I'm gonna buy gopro on my own!

                  • Sizing:
                  • Feels true to size
                  • Width:
                  • Feels true to width
                  • Was this a gift?:
                  • Yes

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                  (4 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  5.0

                  Sick

                  By Josh

                  from Granby, qc

                  About Me Expert

                  Pros

                  • Comfortable
                  • Easy Entry & Exit
                  • Lightweight
                  • Quality Construction

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • You walk almost normaly

                    Comments about Full Tilt Boots High Five:

                    Im skiing at bromont qc, im ridding those boots in the park, landings are so smooth and i feel a great difference between those boot and my previous ones, you get into them and landing switch is not a problem anymore. i got this freaking double misty the first time i tried with those litle babes ( i wasth able to land it with my previous ones), and ya ...

                    • Sizing:
                    • Feels true to size
                    • Width:
                    • Feels true to width
                    • Was this a gift?:
                    • No

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                    (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

                     
                    5.0

                    My favorite Boots Ever

                    By NPF

                    from Whistler BC

                    About Me Expert

                    Verified Reviewer

                    Pros

                    • Buckles Easily
                    • Comfortable
                    • Easy Entry & Exit
                    • Highly Adjustable
                    • Lightweight
                    • Quality Construction
                    • Retains Warmth

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Downhill

                      Comments about Full Tilt Boots High Five:

                      Such a good boot! perfect for my foot since the other boots were just a little bit to skinny. so comfortable! the only problem i have had were one of the buckles randomly fell off and i could find it and no where in whistler had replacement ones so i ended up putting a different style buckle on it and have had no problems since!

                      • Sizing:
                      • Feels true to size
                      • Width:
                      • Feels true to width
                      • Was this a gift?:
                      • Yes

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                      (2 of 13 customers found this review helpful)

                       
                      2.0

                      Cracked!

                      By mom

                      from New York

                      About Me Expert

                      Pros

                        Cons

                        • Poor Construction

                        Best Uses

                          Comments about Full Tilt Boots High Five:

                          Ordered these boots in mid-november, took 3 weeks for them to get to store. now 2 months of skiing later the shell cracked all the way from top of foot down around to heel. Now have to pay to rent boots for my son to finish the season because won't have replacement until probably next fall. Very unhappy

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                          Full Tilt High Five Ski Boot
                          COMFORTABLE ALL-MOUNTAIN VERSATILITY
                          The 2012 Full Tilt High Five ski boot provides all-mountain skiers with the responsiveness they’ve always loved, this time with a roomier 102mm fit and a smooth natural flex they never had. We’ve even included our highest performing Pro Quick-Fit™ liner with Intuition® foam that molds 100% to your feet for maximum power & ankle hold as well as comfort & warmth that can’t be beat.

                          Ski Boot Features:

                          Influence Shell 3-Piece Design, 102mm width last
                          #6 Flex / 5 Rib tongue for versatile, forgiving & natural flex
                          Active Bootboard absorbs vibrations & impact
                          Wrap Strap lower closure & 2 upper cables for even pressure
                          Aluminum Buckles macro ladder & micro twist adjustment
                          Pro Liner highest performance that molds 100% to your feet

                          WATCH THE TECHNOLOGY VIDEO

                          3 PIECE BOOT TECHNOLOGY

                          NATURAL FLEX
                          NATURAL FLEX
                          NO SHIN BANG! - 5-7 tongue ribs flex naturally like a bendy straw!
                          ADJUSTABLE FLEX – Change flex with interchanging tongues
                          EVEN PRESSURE – Cables like shoelaces, no dead spots
                          UNRESTRICTED FLEX – Free hinging cuff never bottoms out
                          LIGHT WEIGHT
                          LIGHT WEIGHT
                          LIGHTER – Up to 2 lbs / 900g lighter per pair than other boots
                          MINIMALISTIC – No thick heavy overlapping plastic or bolts
                          QUICKER – Thinner plastic increases feel & responsiveness
                          EASY
                          EASY
                          EASY OPEN – Tongue opens like convertible
                          EASY ON & OFF – Tongue doesn’t block foot in all temperatures
                          CONSISTENT – Buckle tightness doesn’t affect flex

                          QUICK FIT LINER TECHNOLOGY

                          MOLDS 100% TO FEET!
                          MOLDS 100% TO FEET!
                          Full Tilt Quick-Fit™ liners use authentic Intuition® foam that is body heat activated to mold 100% to your feet during use, or can be instantly heat molded by a shop in minutes.
                          POWERWRAP
                          POWERWRAP
                          An additional layer of ergonomically shaped Intuition® closed cell foam is wrapped around the outside of the upper liner to provide added energy transfer and horsepower to the shell.
                          J-BAR
                          J-BAR
                          An additional J-shaped piece of foam is added to the ankle area to provide internal ankle hold down to dramatically reduce heel lift.
                          WIDE TOE
                          WIDE TOE
                          A thinner foam is used around the front of the liner to give extra space to the widest point of the foot & toes without sacrificing control in the rest of the liner. Great for people with wider feet or prefer more toe room.
                          PRO LINER DESIGN
                          PRO LINER DESIGN
                          Quick-Fit™ Intuition™ EVA foam is engineered into a combination of layers, thicknesses and densities for a custom fit liner that is light, warm and molds 100% to your feet for a one-of-a-kind custom fit.

                          4mm Open Cell Foam
                          Warm & comfy layer conforms quickly to your foot upon entry
                          2mm Soft Density Foam
                          Softest cross linked EVA closed cell foam molds to feet quick
                          7mm High Density Foam
                          Firm & responsive closed cell foam molds to your feet & transfers the most energy!