Roxa Bold 120 I.R.

Model Year
2017-18
Category
All-Mountain Traditional
Last Width
101
Flex Index
120
Price (MSRP)
$575.00USD

The Gist

Testers liked the highly padded liner feel of the 2018 Roxa Bold 120 I.R. and thought it was well-suited to advanced intermediates looking for warmth and comfort at a strong flex tier.

The Fit

Many testers found the "V" shape foot was reversed in the Bold 120 such that the toebox and forefoot were tighter than common medium-widths while the back half (instep, ankles, heel) fit more similarly to the wide-last group. This didn't translate into good fit scores overall, though entry and exit were favorites among the test team.

Performance

Testers praised the raw edge power the boot could generate laterally—solidly built and a bit tipped-out in its cuff angles resulted in aggressive inside-edge carves. They didn't like the boot's forward flex pattern as well, finding it abrupt and unpredictable for smooth transitions and off-piste charging, preferring to stay on smooth surfaces where testers let them arc. Quickness turn to turn was there, but a little muted by the heavily padded liner, testers thought.

Cool Features

Comfortable cushioning and warmth were the ticket here, and the Intuition liner offers high molding capability.

Gender 
Men's
Sizes (MP) 
24.5-30.0
Hike Mode 
No
Construction 
Overlap
Boot width profile 
Medium
Also in this Collection 
Bold 100, $500; Bold 80, $375
Cantology Compatible 
No
  • 2017-18 Roxa Bold 120 at America's Best Bootfitters Boot Test
  • 2017-18 Roxa Bold 120 at America's Best Bootfitters Boot Test

Kudos

  • “Clearly a stout boot with abundant power.” -- Marc Stewart
  • “Solid edge power that engages in a uniform way.” -- Bob Gleason
  • “Very strong to the inside edge—great rebound.” --
  • “The fit was like a bear hug from a friendly bear.” --
  • “Easy in with a solid feel—comfortable.” -- Bret Acuff
  • “Again Roxa has nailed it! Edgy and fast—fits well.” -- Kevin Anderson
  • “Surprizing and consistent edge power—nice, cushy slipper.” -- Kevin Gabriel

Caveats

  • “Anatomically incorrect.” -- Erik Korman
  • “The flex was too abrupt for my taste—couldn't stop skiing from the heels.” -- Marc Stewart
  • “Snug in the forefoot, but loose in the heel, ankle and instep.” -- Bob Gleason

This boot available at...

Mammoth Lakes, CA
Portland, OR
Steamboat Springs, CO

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