K2 Spyne 130 LV

Model Year
2017-18
Category
All-Mountain Traditional
Last Width
97
Flex Index
130
Price (MSRP)
$800.00USD

The Gist

The 2018 K2 Spyne 130 LV returned with a cool new look and a revised liner that evened-up the initial fit for testers who once again placed it among the top of the heap in a very competitive narrow All-Mountain category.

The Fit

The new PrecisionFit Pro liner is revised with Intuition's help to create a more seam-free and open toebox as well as more room alongside the foot at the navicular bone—both issues testers had mentioned at previous tests. These changes were noted and appreciated as testers broadly checked off the ideal box for narrow class initial fit. It's still category-appropriate snug, but with a well-contoured and enveloping feel, testers said. Initial fit drew highly stoked comments like, I'm instantly ready to go fast!

Performance

The liner change and cosmetic update didn't do anything to change the way the Spyne 130 LV skis—thank you, K2—as there has never been anything wrong with that aspect of this boot. Testers agreed the stance angles are still among the best (most neutral) in the category and strong, quick skiing moves stem from this home base. The so-called Energy Interlock no-rivets linkage between the lower shell and upper cuff performs as billed, said testers, who agreed that there's an elastic energy and snap to the boot's flex feel that made it reactive and quick with a reliable return to center on each transition. A few testers still mention that the bulk and padding of the Intuition liner mutes some of the boot's potential quickness until the liner is molded, which they said puts foot into better connection with the shell.

Cool Features

Our test team liked the Power Cinch cam-lock style power strap and the K2 signature dual cuff adjustment mechanism for broad stance alignment adaptation. The Intuition-partnered liner is highly moldable and we recommend doing that for any fit that's a little too tight or bulky feeling. K2 also promotes their shells as oven-cook moldable, but our tests showed that molding the liner was the better way to go, at least for initial custom fitting strikes. GripWalk soles are available for purchase and use with GripWalk compatible bindings.

Gender 
Men's
Sizes (MP) 
24.5-30.5
Hike Mode 
No
Construction 
Overlap
Boot width profile 
Narrow
Also in this Collection 
N/A
Cantology Compatible 
No
Total Avg Score 
20.18
  • 2017-18 K2 Spyne 130 LV at America's Best Bootfitters Boot Test
  • 2017-18 K2 Spyne 130 LV at America's Best Bootfitters Boot Test

Kudos

  • “Has a smooth power curve, nothing abrupt about it—rebounds and re-centers well.” -- Jack Rafferty
  • “A contender for Best in Class—skis strongly, with comfort.” -- Bob Gleason
  • “Amazing fit and stable as hell! Did well in crud. This boot is better than most.” --
  • “Fit great! Locked-in everywhere—felt very confident.” -- Stacy Crumpler
  • “Ideal edge power and fore-aft support—others should take note!” -- Erik Korman
  • “Nice, subtle changes to a boot that already skied well.” -- Jim Schaffner
  • “Hit the nail on the head with the flex feel!” -- Charlie Bradley

Caveats

  • “After cooking the shell it skied worse.” -- Kevin Gabriel
  • “I think the Intuition liner kills some of the snow feel.” -- Charlie Bradley

This boot available at...

Taos Ski Valley, NM
Seattle, WA
Killington, VT
Warren, VT

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