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Dynafit Hoji Free Boot

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Brand: Dynafit
Model: Hoji Free Boot
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For the hard charging skier who regularly ventures into the sidecountry and the backcountry, the fine folks down at Dynafit have for you the Hoji Free, a quiver-of-one freeride touring boot that is compatible with both alpine and tech bindings. If you plan to spend most of your time skiing out of backcountry trailheads, we recommend you either hit that preseason training program especially hard and develop some serious stamina, or maybe consider one of our purely backcountry touring boots, found here. However, for folks who ride the chairlift as often as they hit the skin track, the Hoji Free is hands down one of the best options out there. With a wide range of motion and flexible v-shaped tongue, you'll be outpacing all your pals who are wearing true alpine boots with "walk" modes, while you zip along out front. On the descent, the 130 flex index rating of the Hoji Free feels indistinguishable from an alpine boot, where three buckles and a stout power strap offer all the security you need to ski as hard as you can. Fully moldable liner ensures that even the pickiest of feet can be made to feel great in these boots after a quick visit to the shop.

Unique to the Hoji line is the Hoji Lock, a ski/walk lever system which adds tension to the upper strap and buckle when in ski mode, while removing that tension in walk mode.
UN EN ISO 9523 compatible, meaning that this boot works with tech bindings as well as touring frame bindings and alpine bindings with adjustable toe height.
Quick Step In means that precarious transitions are simpler and easier for you to get through without getting too puckered.
Full size toe and heel welts means you can use automatic crampons for booting up icy couloirs.
Fully moldable shell and Sidas liner offer you all the customizable potential you could possibly want.
Pomoca sole will stand up to years of parking lot abuse and rocky scrambling.
Made in Germany.

Specifications
Weight -> ounces	1654g [27.5]
Weight (pair)	3308g [27.5]
Buckles	Hoji Lock. 3 buckles + Power Strap
Boot Sole Length	290mm [25.0/25.5] 300mm [26.0/26.5] 310mm [27.0/27.5] 320mm [28.0/28.5] 330mm [29.0/29.5]
Binding Compatibility	Tech, frame and all Alpine bindings
Cuff Rotation	55°
Forward Lean(s)	17°, 11° with spoiler removed
Specs Verified	Yes
Design
Materials	Grilamid loaded with glass fibers
Liner	SIDAS
Sole	Formula Pomoca Climb
Skimo Co Says
Usage	Free touring and anything else you are a afraid to do in lighter boots
Notes	A Hoji boot with a tighter fit. And a toe for use with any crampon and alpine binding.
Bottom Line	The new Free touring standard

I was told to go up a half a size from your normal ski boot when you choose a touring boot. Is that where you would start as well?

Hi Todd, I'm not sure that's a great rule of thumb, there's a lot of nuance in this equation! Your best bet is to visit our boot fitter.

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Does it come in a size 22 ?

Bart, this model only goes down to 25. I see Dynafit does make the Pro Tour Womans version in a 22.5.
Few mens boots size below 24 or 25. We do have this in a 22.5 - Zero G.

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I had the privilege of skiing this boot for the last half of last season and was really impressed with the downhill performance and great "walkability." The 55 degrees of cuff rotation is as advertised and really easy to utilize with the "Hoji-Lock" lever on the spine of the boot. The fact that the lever also loosens the cuff buckle and power strap is an added bonus and makes transitions a breeze! On the downhill, the boots hold their own against true alpine boots and I had no problems skiing them hard at the resort as well as out touring. It really is the one boot to do everything in. Despite having a quiver of boots at my disposal, I have found the Hoji Free to be my go-to for both resort and BC days. **Disclosure - I work as a rep for Dynafit**

Curious how you think the Hoji Free compares in the real world to the Hoji Tour (which I own). I’ve read the specs, just wondering if you have any side by side experience to share. Thx

Hey Justin, the Hoji Free has the same level of performance as the Hoji Pro Tour, albeit with a slightly different fit (narrower, higher arch) and a newer, beefed-up liner.

Look forward to getting EPoore's input on this as well!

Hi Justin, having skied both of them. I would say that the Free is a stiffer flex and a narrower lower shell (more of a performance fit). Having worn them side by side, I would say the 130 (Free) and 120 (Pro Tour) flex rating is accurate. There is more room over the top of the foot in the Free which I really appreciate and more room in the ankle. I wouldn't say there's a noticeable difference in the ROM when touring thanks to them using the same Hoji Lock Mechanism. Having been a Vulcan lover for years, the Free fits the void my Vulcans left in my boot quiver. Hope this helps!

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Has the last been normalized as compared to the initial Hoji? That is, have they reverted to the TLT, or something else?

Hey Thom! We haven't got any in to try on. The word is that it is 'normalized' as you say. Not the TLT or Hoji Pro.

Hi Thom, as compared to the Hoji Pro, Dynafit brought the toe height down a notch and also made it a bit narrower in the forefoot. The instep was opened somewhat as well.

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