Roxa X-Face 120

Model Year
2016-17
Category
All-Mountain Walk
Last Width
99mm
Flex Index
120
Price (MSRP)
$750.00USD

The Gist

A shock-absorbing off-piste master with a ton of useful features, the X-Face 120 appealed to skiers looking to explore the whole mountain and beyond. The lower boot fit is roomier than expected up front but comfortable and warm as a result.

Fit

Exceptionally open in the toebox and forefoot for a 99mm last, but the fit tapered nicely into the heel and ankle and the spiral wrap Intuition liner, once molded, allowed for a more curve-hugging feel up front. The stance was slightly more forward than average and the calf fit on par for narrow class rides. Entry and exit was amongst the best of the test—super easy glide.

Performance

Testers were surprised by the power transmitted to the edge here—laying fat trenches through a variety of snow and terrain. Testers thought that the slightly too-forward stance and firm flex feel reduced a bit of ankle flexion range but only minimally. They felt that the liner's bulk, prior to molding, sapped some of the boot's quickness but mentioned that post-mold the better contouring around the foot translated into better quickness and feel for the snow.

Cool features

The hike mode feature is simple and standard but avails a respectable range of motion and Dynafit tech inserts open up options for exploration beyond the ski area boundary. The Fast Buckle cam lock powerstrap is techie and functional.

Gender 
Men's
Sizes (MP) 
24.0-30.0
Hike Mode 
Yes
Construction 
Cabrio/3-PC
Boot width profile 
Medium
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Kudos

  • “Fit like a glove and skied great! Totally impressed with this three-piece.” -- Stacy Crumpler
  • “Surprisingly sweet initial fit and feel.” -- Dallas Goldsmith
  • “Great steery, schmeary boot—promoted good ankle flexion. Supple and light.” -- Marc Stewart
  • “Better than expected. Liked groomers and loved soft snow.” --
  • “Easy on and off, soft, warm and cushy. Cinnamon roll with buckles!” -- Greg Coulter
  • “Liner was like having your foot in a gutted animal—comfy, warm and surrounded by stuff!” -- Mike Evans
  • “The fit after liner molding was great, no hot spots. Fun boot, shock absorbing and playful.” -- Andrew Barr
  • “Awesome entry and exit and good hike mode range of motion—strong on edge too.” -- Mark Elling
  • “Much better feel after cooking the liner—good power transfer.” -- Justin Campbell

Caveats

  • “If looks could kill this boot would be dead. Ugly!” -- Dallas Goldsmith
  • “Medium on the grip scale—a little chatter on the firm stuff.” -- Marc Stewart
  • “Boxy fit and zero support or power.” -- Kevin Gabriel
  • “Detached and spongy—quick like a Yugo in a rallycross course.” -- Greg Coulter

This boot available at...

Steamboat Springs, CO
Portland, OR
Mammoth Lakes, CA

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