Garmont Shaman Freeride AT Ski Boots (For Men)

This product does the job it was meant to do. It doesn't have adjustable lean angles like other boots but it listed as a "Performance Alpine" ski boot and not a "Freeride" or "Light Backcountry" ski boot. Boot comes with two soles and one of them is a slightly softer rubber that provides traction on hardwood, tile, and other floors rather than the hard plastic sole commonly found on ski boots. The boot feels about 1/2 size too small overall and a bit narrow in the ankle/heel area. I bought these in US 10-1/2 (MP 28.5) but the boots were labeled from the Mfg as MP 29.0. These were about 1/2 to 1 size too small so I ended up returning them and purchasing the Garmont Mega-Ride in US 11-1/2 (MP 29.5) and were labeled from the Mfg as MP 29.5.

I have been trying to adjust my new Shamans to fit my foot so have not skied them yet. I like what i see and feel but will probably need a 1/2 size smaller for the optimal fit and maybe a little widening of the shell at the ball of the foot

Ok, so I only have one day in these boots, but; I sought out the steepest headwalls at D.M.R., skied in the trees, and skied some bumps. The boots feel snug out of the box; tight around the ankles. This wasn't a problem while skiing. They did what I bought them for which is quicker response and for muscling big skis. B.T.W. I'm using these with the alpine soles

The shoe size is way off. I ordered the 10 which is a 337mm / 29 mondo. Therefore, keep this in mind when ordering.

The boots are pretty nice, but they aren't really AT boots. They weigh 12 lbs and have no walk mode.