Boots are the most intimate part of your setup. Your feet, shins and calves demand nothing short of a perfect fit. To achieve this, boots must be intricately detailed while remaining rugged enough to take a beating. These are the best five boots on the market; these are our Editor’s Picks. Don’t forget, be sure to try them on or work with a fitter before dropping cash for a new pair.

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*Editor’s Picks are based on the selections made for the 2013 Buyer’s Guide. Products are listed in alphabetical order.

Daleboot VFF Pro Boot

“The VFF (Variable Forward Flex) Pro allows you to adjust the forward flex to suit your skiing and the terrain while maintaining lateral stiffness.”

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Full Tilt Tom Wallisch Pro Boot

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Lange XT 130 Boot

“The ultra-grippy rubber sole and arch, combined with a hike mode, allow you to ascend steep terrain, while the 130 flex provides the performance to descend in confidence.”

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