These are fanastic boots — the fit and finish is top notch. If you've only ridden cheaper entry level boots, these will be light years ahead. I love the BOA system — very easy to adjust pressure while on the mountain. Having separate adjustment at the calf and the ankle is awesome. As you ride, things naturally loosen up, and these make it easy to adjust on the fly.Most importantly, these boots are stiff. STIFF. And that's why I got them. I ride a Korua Café Racer (carving board_ with positive bindings (+30 / +20), and you need a stuff boot for that kind of set up. For riders who need that precision, or just for higher speeds in general, these will deliver the stability, control, feedback, and precision you need.