Freeride - 26.5 Reviews

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Designed for all day comfort, the Freeride makes a full day of charging through bumps and ripping groomers feel easy. Fit for both Olympic freestyle skiers and avid amateurs who want performance paired with forgiveness through the back of the cuff, the Freeride ski boot liners deliver a free feeling ride every run. A fluted cuff better accommodates lower-set and larger calves but also functions with more front-to-back flex for skiers looking to ski switch.

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“First few days have been great, so much heel hold and comfort. Didnt' even need to take off my boots at the end of the day, could have hung out all evening!”

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Posted 9 months ago

“Have about 150 days of use on these now over parts of two seasons and cannot recommend them more highly. Love the skiing feel so much I'm willing to tour in them even on big days and multiday trips. One of the first things I'd run back in for in the event of a house fire.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“The Freeride is a game changing liner. I get a better fit in my alpine boots than I ever have before. The cork lasts so much better than an Intuition liner. I have used these liners every day at work for the last few winters, I would have gone through several other liners in the same amount of time. They ski great with good power transfer and a nice fit for my low volume ankles. I highly recommend the freeride - i even have toured in them quite a bit and the performance increase was huge.”

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Posted 2 years ago

Christian Johansen

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“It’s amazing what a well fitting liner can do. And it’s even better when that liner doesn’t break down after a season. I’ll be going in my third season in Jackson in these bad boys and they don’t seem ready to let up. Stoked to get ahold of the new GFT for touring as well”

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Posted 2 years ago

Taylor Bibaud

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“This thing doesn't change shape! After going through 2-3 stock liners per year (and even buying new boots just to get liners) I finally decided to go with ZipFit. Over 150 days on these so far and they still feel as solid as day 1! Very happy with the shape and feel.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“Honestly, I was almost ready to quit skiing I had such bad toe bang and shin bang. I was competing in skier cross and Freeride events and skiing year-round. My local shop Olympic Bootworks in Olympic Valley/Palisades Tahoe recommended that zip fits would be the only thing to help my little bird ankles stay in my boots. Zip fits saved me and upped my game. I have such an old model of the liners that I don’t know if they make this specific one anymore. They’ve lasted almost 6 seasons and have been refilled/re-corked 2 to 3 times. I always recommend zip fits two people I meet on the chairlift that are complaining of boot issues which is almost everyone that isn’t already wearing the liners. They are seriously the only way to go. I find that stock liners don’t really have much to offer as I go through a pair of boot shells almost every season. My foot is very narrow and low volume my ankle and calves are slender/bird ankles. I ski almost every day on a normal season and sometimes have an extended or endless winter. These liners are still holding up many seasons and many hard days in and out of the resort. They pass the ski bum test!”

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Posted 2 years ago

“I'm currently skiing the Freeride in a Nordica Doberman GP 110. Previously I had used the equivalent of Gara LV in a similar Salomon boot (outlasted my shells with one cork refill between 2014 and 2019... I know a little long, but you want to keep what you've broken in when it comes to a great boot setup!) Initially I was drawn to ZipFit wanting the performance of a lace up liner. As a ski racer I always had a lot of boot work done to give my "sixth toe" space in an otherwise narrow foot and ankle. On the Freeride World Tour I just molded my ZipFit and was good to go. I love the comfort, how they perform, and leave me feeling secure in variable terrain. They can help add some height and support to a short women's boot shell in my touring boots. I've historically struggled with shin bang/shin splint and compartment syndrome. I haven't had toe bang or shin bang -- even with back seat and flat landings. I'm converted... I don't want any other liner for alpine or backcountry touring.”

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Posted 2 years ago

Gregory Hope

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“I ski in a 24.5 boot but only because they do not make mens ski boots in a 23.5. I always thought the sacrifice for the higher cuff and stiffer flex of the mens boot outweighed a tight correct fit of a 23.5 short cuff and softer boot. This was until I started skiing with a ZipFit liner. now my boots ski and fit exactly how I want. The Freeride Neoprene liner fills all the voids in my boot. My heel no longer picks up, and there is no sliding around. Out of the box they felt great. I was worried that the tighter fit also might make my feet colder but they feel warmer and the slightly open toe box helps your toes not get cold. Just for added measure I had them heat molded at Telluride Bootdoctors, and they made the fit feel even more perfect. I now have over a hundred ski days in them and have had no issues, as well as they have not packed out like normal liners do. They have been great for performance, touring, longevity and fit. I highly recommend them for anyone who wants the most out of their skiing.”

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Posted 2 years ago