Dynafit PDG 2 Boot

How can I untie the knot on the power strap cord? I am maxed out in the velcro tightness so I would like to make the cord itself have a shorter loop to it but the knot is insanely tight

Ordered these boots two years ago, and not sure why, but they sent me a used pair. I was assuming I was going to be getting new boots, but no, they were used. Now, two years later the liners are trashed, seams busted. Unfortunate, especially for $600.

I have the dynafit PDGs and am looking to upgrade. My PDGs fit great and I have no performance complaints. The one challenge I have with the PDGs is that when I am in walk mode and in boot high soft snow, I get a fair bit of snow coming in through the opening that exists just below the buckle. In race pants which cover the boot, this is somewhat mitigated, but in pants that are not designed to cover my boots, these seem somewhat exposed. Cold feet is one of my primary concerns on longer excursions. Would I be better off with the PDG2 and how water tight is the boot cuff in comparison (I realize all boots let some moisture in)? It looks like the DNA boot may be even more closed on the front of the foot, particularly in walk mode. Is this accurate? Any other considerations with respect to warmth / dry fit as it relates to the PDG2 versus the DNA.

Hi can you punch the ankles on these boots?

I am a standard 43/9.5. Feet lenght of 268mm. Very wide toe line and second toe longer than big, so need as much width up front as possible. Been only wearing Garmont/Scott 27.5 (Cosmos, Cosmos 3 and Orbit) for better and for worst (living with the catastrophic hardware because the fit is very good for me). Question : Are the 27 and 27.5 identical or there is an actual difference (in the liner ?). Which size should i get ? Thanks !

Just curious if you guys have decent luck doing any fitting adjustments to these boots. Can the material be manipulated? I have the TLT7s and they fit my fatties well but definitely needed some extra space in a few spots. Fitter was able to apply a little heat and then push them out. Can this be done on a boot like the PDG?

I have a TLT5 (28), which fits quite nicely. Would I likely be a 28-28.5, or a 29 in the PDG 2?

Hi,

I have a TLT 8 in 28.5 which runs a bit large (1.25 inch width between the shell and my heel). What would you recommend for the PDD 2 if I'd like a more precise fit?

Thanks in advance

I have around 30 days this season so far in a variety of conditions, and so far (knock on wood) have not had the durability issues with the power strap mentioned in other reviews. These things are great on the up, feels like a hiking boot almost, and can definitely keep skinning all day. I would credit these with giving me an extra lap on the up. On the down, I wouldn't call them the most progressive flex, but definitely good enough especially if the conditions are good. On bad frozen mank up here in the PNW I can feel the race boot but that is my fault for using a race boot in bad snow. The one issue I have is the cramp-in system, I have to use semi-automatic crampons and I think that the increased efficiency from skinning is not worth it.

Guys, I've been skiing on the old Scarpa Aliens (29) for years and am looking to upgrade. The 29 Aliens were always just a little too long and narrow for my feet (I typically run in 10.5-11 trail shoes, FWIW). How would these compare? Reading up on the fit others have experienced, I'm thinking that a 28 would work in these boots, but I'm hesitant to pull the trigger. Thoughts?

This is my third dynafit boot, and first race boot from the company. I was previously using an Atomic Backland Ultimate boot which I found to be very soft. The PDG is hands down a better boot for almost all applications. The ankle fit is loose but this can be easily fixed with some foam. This is the boot I reach for most days.. or it was.

Recently the velcro closure on the cuff completely delaminated meaning that the cuff won't close nor will it walk into ski mode reliably. I have sewn the velcro back together as best I can but I no longer trust the construction in the backcountry. It is a shame to see such a great carbon boot laid low by some crappy velcro. Light is good but durability is important as well

I have a great fit in 28.5 Hoji Pro Tour (fall 2018)
Looking for a lighter, spring touring boot.
What size do y’all recommend?

How do these compare to the Hoji Pro Tour in terms of fit? 29 fits me nicely, wondering if I should keep the same size.

What options outside of races skis will this boot handle? I love the fit of this boot but wanting to know if it can handle anything bigger underfoot?

Used as my primary training and actual ski mountaineering boot for the 18-19 season (while racing on the DNA). This is a major change from the previous blue/grey or orange/white PDG. I'm typically a 29.0 with a bit of extra punching required but found myself absolutely swimming in the 29. Downsized to a 28.0 (which felt terrifyingly tight) and with some extensive punching and molding, got a good fit. Be prepared to do some homework on sizing!

I like the new gator which comes up higher than most other race boots. This helps protect against spring slush pouring into your shell and soaking your feet though it's not completely impervious. Definitely an improvement. The tightening system is simple and light and the boot overall is quite light so a plus there as well!

The speed nose has been endlessly debated. I don't care for training but for racing in crampons, it's a potential inconvenience (again, I used the full carbon DNA for racing which has a toe welt). For ski mountaineering - climbing easy mixed terrain and moderate ice, I'd prefer a toe welt to be able to use full auto crampons. Semi-auto's just don't inspire the same confidence. As well, in firm spring conditions, booting without crampons feels less secure with less edge possible. This is really dependent on intended use so I'm not going to hold it against them on this boot.

The only real downside for me was that I perceived the boot to be rather soft. The upper cuff (carbon) seems to be quite stiff and transmits power well but the plastic lower seems to absorb rather than transmit. It's most noticeable on bigger (90 underfoot) skis but even can be noticed on race skis in really adverse conditions (PNW elephant snot). Again, not a huge issue for a training boot but if you're rallying in difficult conditions, can be unnerving.

5/5 for being the only company offering a light boot that fits wide feet. The boot skis skinnys fine and i have used it up to around 1300 gram ski+binding combos. That is my personal limit of weight i would want to ski with this, but considering most will be skiing under 900 gram setups with these then I would say thats pretty good. My only problems with this boot are related to fit. The whole lower is high volume, so for people with wide fat feet, thats great, but the upper cuff doesnt get anywhere close to enveloping my calf, which required added a lot of foam to the shin area to suck up volume. I also found the heel hold to be terrible, largely i think due to the location of the minimal forefoot "strap" which i find to be more over the mid and forefoot as opposed to over the ankle. If it was 1cm rearward it would have actually provided heel hold. I eventually cut into the boot and added an extra strap which totally fixed my personal fit issues. As far as durability i have about 20 days in my and have some play in the cuff but no signs of undue wear or cracking. I have used them mostly on piste, but lately have been skiing off piste in variable snow in steep terrain. Like a normal race boot I use a balanced to rearward stance and do not really drive in these, esp in bad snow, but i have total confidence in them for steep adventure skiing so far. Compared to the syborg, the gaiter's durability is significantly better. If you can get a decent fit this is a great option.

How do these compare to a TLT 6 performance in skiing?

How does this boot compare in foot fit to the Racetron and Sytron? My feet is pretty wide, which is why I chose the Racetron, but find that I get a lot of blisters in it, anyways. I am looking for a more decent fit and wonder if it is worth getting calluses to be able to use the La Sport step-in system to step in to the Gara Titan binding without opening the pins first. Is it possible to step in like that with the Masterstep?

How does the fit compare to the Alien RS? I heard a rumor that these were using a size lower tlt7 shell but with a thinner liner in each size.

I was curious about the toe box width. The TLT7 performance was too tight in the toe box for me, but he TLT7 expedition CR was just right. any insight on the toe box width? thanks! (also, when do you expect them in stock?)