Atomic Hawx Magna 90 W

Model Year
2017-18
Category
All-Mountain Traditional
Last Width
102
Flex Index
90
Price (MSRP)
$475.00USD

The Gist

The 2018 Atomic Hawx Magna 90 W wowed our test team for its big bang for the buck, saying that this boot skied better than many they tested which cost two- or three-hundred dollars more. They put this boot on the podium with a silver medal in the women's All-Mountain wide category.

The Fit

It's a wide ride, but not excessively so, testers said. They all loved the plush and inviting liner feel on first slide-on (which is super easy they said) and comments about all-day comfort, no unbuckling required and extra warmth were abundant. Testers checked the like box on the cuff's upright stance and highly cushioned tongue fit against the shin. While the fit is roomy-slipper all the way around, testers sensed enough contact at the heel and ankle to suggest that this one could ski.

Performance

And ski the Hawx Magna 90 W did, testers said, who were all pleasantly surprised at this so-called Soft-Value entry's ability to go anywhere and do anything at all performance levels other than that of the full-on, expert hard-charger. From beginner to advanced all-mountain skier, our test team had nothing but praise for how this boot handled. The stance is neutral (if a bit upright). The power on edge is adequate. The quickness turn to turn was shockingly good, they said. And the flex, while soft, had a progressive feel and a functional stopping point.

Cool Features

Testers agreed this boot's best feature was its price, but they also like the Memory Fit auto-molding capability of the shell once it's been cooked in the Atomic convection oven—not necessary but a great solution for the thickest of feet and legs for finding an even, comfy fit. Helpful stance adjustments are also found here—for forward lean and for lateral cuff balance.

Gender 
Women's
Sizes (MP) 
22.0-27.5
Hike Mode 
No
Construction 
Overlap
Boot width profile 
Wide
Also in this Collection 
Hawx Magna 80 W, $350; Hawx Magna 70 W, $300
Cantology Compatible 
No
Total Avg Score 
19.67
  • 2017-18 Atomic Hawx Magna 90 W at America's Best Bootfitters Boot Test
  • 2017-18 Atomic Hawx Magna 90 W at America's Best Bootfitters Boot Test
  • 2017-18 Atomic Hawx Magna 90 W at America's Best Bootfitters Boot Test

Kudos

  • “It gets a Best of Test from me because it skis as well or better than $700 models!” -- Lee Ann Ross
  • “Wow! If all women looking for a wide fit chose this one they'd advance quickly!” -- Linda Parazoo
  • “Comfortable from the get-go! I would be happy skiing this boot in all conditions.” --
  • “Nicely flexing for a cruisey ski style—really warm and custom moldable!” -- Sam Tischendorf
  • “Mommas with wide feet will be knocking at the door for this boot!” -- Julia Carr
  • “Surprisingly good for a luxury model!” --
  • “A wow at $475! Clean, simple and fun.” --
  • “Great boot for the intermediate and advanced skier—surprisingly snappy! ” -- Patti Zuber

Caveats

  • “Not for hard charging!” --

This boot available at...

Telluride, CO
Westwood, NJ
Ludlow, VT
Pagosa Springs, CO
Ellicottville, NY
Glenmont, NY

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