Nordica La Nina

Model Year
2014-15
Category
All-Mountain Traditional
Last Width
98
Flex Index
90
Price (MSRP)
$599.00USD

The little sister to the Patron Pro, the La Nina takes the Dobermann platform and makes it a little more user friendly for performance skiing all around the mountain. The cuff is on the low side of the category norm and at 90 is a little softer than some. Testers thought this was a great option for lighter weight chargers and any skier with a shorter or thicker leg shaft looking for a snug fit for a low to mid volume foot. And at a full $100 less than a Dobermann 100 the value factor is high as well.

The liner and bootboard is slightly softer, more shock absorbing, than the Dobies in the same way that the Patron Pro is off-piste modified to handle some rattle and bump off the groomed. Testers felt that the boot rolled right through everything in its path and had plenty of juice to the edge on firmer, smoother surfaces too. A few testers mentioned an overly firm or edgy feel at the top of the tongue while others had no issue.

Gender 
Women's
Sizes (MP) 
3-8UK (4-9 US; 22-27 mondo)
Hike Mode 
No
Construction 
Overlap
Boot width profile 
Narrow

Kudos

  • “Great edge hold throughout all turns—and great colors.” -- Carol Blackwell
  • “Skis like a traditional boot should—grippy and powerful!” --
  • “Stable and strong for a 90 flex boot—held up to aggressive skiing.” -- Michael Kendrick Powderly
  • “All-mountain cruiser Cadillac.” -- Jana Rogers
  • “Good stance and pretty stout for a 90 flex.” -- Brigid Kennaday
  • “You don't have to give it much—it performs well with trying hard.” -- Julia Carr

Caveats

  • “Top of tongue bit my shin a bit and ran a little low on the leg.” -- Carol Blackwell
  • “Has an abrupt, edgy feel to the tongue—needs to break in.” --
  • “Stiff, low tongue gave me some shin bite.” -- Michael Kendrick Powderly
  • “I'm still not over the wimpy powerstrap.” -- Jana Rogers

This boot available at...

Portland, OR
Valatie, NY
Houston, TX
Princeton, MA
Ludlow, VT
Westborough, MA

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