For many testers the Head Kaliber 105 W BOA2 marked their introduction to dual BOA models at this year's test, and it may have unfairly colored the whole group in a positive way! Some testers were concerned that entry would be more difficult due to the second reel installed on top but they discovered that on the Kaliber it didn't have much affect on that, once the cable release system got sorted out. Some testers with thicker calves were worried that the BOA spool might not store enough cable for their prodigious circumference, but again, not so! And then, topping that was the gold-medal-level fit and the skiing performance.
One tester said the Kaliber 105 W BOA2 was the best-fitting Head boot she'd put on her foot in years, and other testers echoed that, calling it a nearly perfect medium fit. They unanimously praised the toebox and forefoot fit for its modern anatomical shaping and comfortable match with the liner's interior environment. They similarly all loved the ankle and heel pockets for a securely snug hold on the foot for performance skiing without trending toward narrow boot pinch levels. Testers did agree that the fit over the top of the foot and into the instep's "throat" where it transitions into the lower leg shaft was uncharacteristically snug for a medium width, and a couple testers felt that the fit across the midfoot caused them to get a little numb. Most felt that liner molding would fix this issue but cautioned the high-arched and thick-footed to mind this area.
How the Kaliber 105 W BOA2 skied was a point of agreement--and testers were unanimously impressed. The said the boot generated a lot of energy in and out of the turn, with a spring-loaded feel that progressively built power to the ski without feeling nervous or jittery. The Kaliber 105 W BOA2 also surprised testers with its power and stability once it was on edge, holding the ski through fast turns in variable terrain or on boilerplate surfaces. They said it was as solid and dependable in the turn as it was agile and reactive in between them--and that's a rare combination of boot performance characteristics, they reminded.
The aqua blue highlights on the dual finish black body was a hit with testers who appreciated the stylish and unisex cosmetic of the Kaliber BOA2 line-up, and testers felt the on-board feature set was functional: cam buckle power strap, lateral cuff adjustment, two-stiffness flex adjustment (stiffer at 115 available) and GripWalk soles. A lot to absolutely love here, testers said, with very few caveats.
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