Dynafit Radical Pro Boot

Hi Team,

Any changes to the 2022/23 model?

Thank you

So far used these a week lift-served in the Alps and a couple of 1000 m vert tours. The TLT8, Hoji Pro Tour and Radical Pro are the only boots I have been able to use without punching for extra width.

Compared to the Hoji Pro Tour, I have to cinch the middle buckle pretty tight to keep the foot securely locked down. So definitely some added volume in the Radical Pros. Fortunately, the middle buckle placement/instep design seems to work well for me as I can go very tight without any resemblance of pain/pressure points. In the Hoji Pro Tours I experienced instep pain/pressure after a couple of hours of touring. So far I haven't experienced this in the Radical Pros.

For me, the heel hold is better in the Hoji Pro Tours, although the shells seem to be identical in the heel. I'd chalk this up to the beefier stock liners in the Hoji Pro Tours, with what seems to be added foam above the heel compared to the stock liners in the Radical Pros. The stock Radical Pro liners seem to me very similar to the TLT 8 CR-liners. I would also guess this is (at least somewhat) where the extra 5 degrees of added ROM in the Radical Pros compared to Hoji Pro Tour is coming from as well.

I haven't experienced the Hoji Lock-system "eating" into the liners as some reviews have mentioned, even though I have been riding lift based and changing from walk-mode to downhill-mode probably 20 times per day if not more. The liners have molded some space for the Hoji Lock. Also worth mentioning is that the stock Hoji Pro Tour liners have plastic coverage over these spots, to prevent damage to the liners I guess. In the Hoji Pro Tours I couldn't tour with buckles and power strap set to downhill-tightness, this is from my so far limited touring testing possible for me in the Radical Pros. Somewhat easier to change to downhill-mode in the Radical Pros due to the thinner liner, but I still have to do a "rocking" motion to gain enough momentum. In steep terrain I find this a bit challenging, but this is probably more due to my own poor technique.

All in all, very happy, but for me the stock liners need some foam around the heel and maybe instep to fill volume, or swap to Hoji Pro Tour liners/Intuitions. FWIW, MP28 in TLT8/Hoji Pro Tour/Radical Pro. Haven't tried the Hoji Frees as I suspect they would maybe be too stiff for my taste. Verifyt shows I have a 27.8 cm foot, 11.4 cm width, 7.0 cm heel width and 8.3 cm instep height.

How does the fit for these compare to TLT8s? Looking to beef up :)

I heard that the women's version of this boot differs only in color, is that true? I am not able to find the men's version in my size, only the women's. I don't care about the color, does it make sense for me to get the women's version?

For the future boot and binding mount.
What is the mm distance from pintoe-bootcenter in 26.0?

How does the fit compare to a Maestrle RS? TYIA

Is the liner in size 26.0 "thicker" than the liner in size 26.5? I understand the shells are identical in size. If there is a true liner size difference, could a 26.0 liner be heat molded to fit a 26.5 foot, thus neutralizing the difference in line sizes?

Hi Walter, Cole,
I am wondering also because I have the Kingpin 13, but there is no official information from Dynafit that the Radical pro are compliant with ISO 9523. Whereas the webpage of the Hoji Free show the norm 9523 in its specification.
So are you sure that the Radical pro are compatible with bindings like the MNC Shift ad Kingpin 13 ?

Is it okay to use this boot without the power strap? Would this adversely affect the Hoji locking system? I love the boots but don’t need the power strap.

what's the forward lean ?
heard about 11° or 15° with spoiler....

Normally I'm not comfortable reviewing a boot so early. But I have been on hoji boots since they came out so I can attest to the mechanism and functionality. I actually was kind of boycotting this boot because there was a super large weight discrepancy from the initial release. Fortunately I yielded because this boot is dope.

This isn't parts bin engineering, it's a new boot and it rocks. It walks like a 1kilo boot, seriously, and goes down like an Alpine boot. That simple. The strange ankle fit of the original hoji is gone, the liner is beefier than the original, I still think the toe buckle is absolutely useless but that's the only thing I don't like. The original also required you to drill the boot to remove the optional spoiler, this one however can be swapped in and out with screws to tweak your forward lean. How the tongue attaches is also different from the original hoji.

I thought the initial hatred of the original hoji was laughable, regarding the toe welt, because I've been climbing ice in semi automatics for awhile with zero problems often actually getting a more secure fit. nonetheless the radical has a toe welt for those that can't embrace change. It also increases the amount of bindings it can be used with.

It is relatively high volume and wide, finally the industry is starting to understand that most people don't have narrow euro elvish feet (take note scarpa).

All in all a excellent boot, I don't care what it weighs because it truly feels like a 1kilo boot on the foot when moving. Sure you'll notice the grams on back to back days, but on single big days I doubt most folks would. If your using this your probably using bigger skis anyway so the concern isn't about uphill speed, but rather downhill. I do think the color is boring, but that's what paint is for.

Some fellow Lycra glad brethren have tried mine and immediately bought some. Perhaps the best name for this boot is the Lycra convertor, cause they may just inspire you to become a freeride bro after a quick fit.

I may be selling my skorpius because it actually feels like it walks better, and it absolutely skis better. It may actually get down to a two boot quiver with this as the daily and Pierre gignoux mountains for weight weenie stuff and geriatric millennial racing.

Hi, are you carrying the Dynafit radical 110 boot? Size 29?
-thanks
David

Any advice on decision making for choosing between the Radical Pro and the TLT8 Carbonio. Is the downhill performance between the two boots substantially different?

What’s the recommendations for crampons with these?

Skied a 15,000 ft. day yesterday on these, about 9-10K heli assist, and the rest touring. I have to say, I've found what I think is the gold standard "Beef Boot" for the dedicated tourer (as long as it fits, yada yada yada, etc).

Weight came in 1450g per boot in 26.5 WITHOUT footbeds, which is 38 grams heavier than my Scarpa Maestrale RS. However, the walk mode is better/easier to use, articulates more freely, especially rearward, and the Hoji-lock system delivers in its claim to lock the cuff in downhill mode with no play, allowing for a truly progressive flex. This is the most "alpine like" feel in a dedicated touring boot I've ever felt.

I have a wide-ish forefoot (100mm+), a high instep, and a (maybe) narrowish heel. The footbox is roomy like many Dynafit boots including the Hoji Free, but the instep volume is VASTLY improved. Heel hold with a good liner mold is great. My biggest challenge in ski boots is usually avoiding the clamping pain on top of my foot. A simple foam padding on my instep before molding and I had no issues. I didn't have to pad the sixth toe area at all.

I was skeptical about the "set and forget" Hoji-lock system as every boot I've used in the past that claims something similar inevitably requires some fiddling on the transitions. I'm now a believer and will put Eric Hjorleifson and Fritz Barthel on the top of my list for Nobel prize winners and "People who have changed my life forever". I put the boot on at 7am, buckled it up like I was going to ski downhill, and all I did for the next 6-7 hours is lift the lever up, and down. Didn't even touch the power-strap. I'm still a little blown away. It's ironic that my fastest transitions are now on my heavy gear.

So bottom line this will probably replace my Maestrale RS as my touring "beef" boot. For reference, the other boots I ski are a F1 LT (light) and the standard F1 (everyday touring). My main goal in replacing the Maestrale RS was to find something that had a better walk mode, skied as strong or better, and be the same or lighter weight. The Radical Pro checks two of those boxes with aplomb, and is so much better at walking and skiing, that I find myself happily giving up the 38g per foot. Thinking about my day out on them, they didn't "feel" any heavier than my Maestrales, and I firmly believe that the improved articulation saves a lot more energy than simply shedding a little weight.

Any idea when larger sizes will be available? Looking for something like a 31.

Do these work with shifts?

Want to grab a 26.5. Do you know the bsl for this size?

Thanks

Do you know the BSL of the 25? Or if you’ll be getting in a 24.5?

Anyone know the fit of the lower boot? Is it an ankle bone crusher like the hoji? Or normalish like the TLT? Stated last?