Atomic Backland Carbon Boot - 2021/22

The Backland Carbon Boot from Atomic is a very serious boot, and it got a serious makeover for 2019/20 season. So serious, in fact, that we aren't gonna make any jokes for the rest of this product listing (well, maybe one at the end). All the updates are aimed at improving the Backland without adding any weight. Atomic incorporated a BOA closure system on the lower shell of the boot, ensuring that the fit feels even, snug, and sturdy. A 40mm cam power strap improves on the thinner power strap that older models featured, and the taller cuff means a more direct boot-to-ski feel on the way down. With carbon loaded polyamide making up the cuff and shell on this updated model, this boot can be altered (by a boot tech) to fit almost any foot. Atomic took a great boot and made it better in every way while still preserving the unique customizable fit that made older models so popular. The updated Atomic Backland Carbon boot is functional, reliable, and looks like boots RoboCop would wear-- perfect for serious skiers who do serious things in the backcountry.

• The Frictionless Pivot provides an efficient and smooth stride, allowing for a natural walking motion that doesn't try to reinvent the wheel-- it is just walking, after all.
• Updated shell and cuff material offers excellent lateral power transmission so you can consider using these boots on fatter skis.
• BOA closure system wraps the foot evenly and snugly, you can ski down without slop then skin right back to the top in comfort.
• Free/Lock 2.0 ski/walk mech is proven solid and still really simple to use while offering great support in ski mode.
• Full rubber sole means confidence when walking on stuff that isn't snow, which does happen in the real world.
• Fully moldable shell and liner means it can fit some big hooves.

Update 2021/22: The Backland Carbon pops a little more this year with a stiffer, red upper.

Update 2022/23: A new Backland Carbon replaced this version.