A strong stainless steel cable and durable dial system replaces buckles to uniformly wrap the foot without creating the downward pressure points that buckles can cause. With BOA® Fit Systems, you get bi-directional micro-adjustability for a precise fit.

With buckles, skiers can adjust different parts of the boot separately, fine-tuning tightness in forefoot, ankle, and calf as needed. Buckles can also create pressure points if closed too tightly, so close with caution on the lower shell. 

You can do this through in-store Memory Fit, a heat-fitting technology that expands shell, cuff, and liner up to 6mm in the forefoot in just minutes. This is best for those who have less time for boot fitting and prioritize comfort over performance. The other option for expansion is traditional stretching and grinding of the shell, which takes time but delivers on performance.

A boot fitter can customize the liner to get the last 10 percent of your fit just right. Our Mimic Liner utilizes groundbreaking, World Cup proven technology to wrap and heat mold the exact shape of your heel, ankle, instep, and calf for a perfect anatomical fit.

Reduction can be done in several ways. You can opt for an aftermarket Mimic Professional liner, where a trained boot fitter injects advanced foam compounds into the boot to fill space around the foot. This technology creates the exact fit you need and delivers next-level performance.

Other reduction options include after-market volume-reducing pad kits, wherein heat moldable EVA foam pads are glued to the outside of the liner to reduce excess volume around the foot. Volume-reducing, heat-moldable Leg Pads are another solution to uniformly eliminate excess volume in the cuff without changing your forward lean or stance. These pads can be fit specifically to the left and the right leg to preserve the geometry of your boot while following the unique shape of each shin.

Overlap refers to how the shell is constructed, with medial side overlaps atop the lateral side, like a wrapped burrito. This style of construction closes around the leg and foot in a naturally progressive flex and is the best option for skiers looking for a high degree of fit and responsiveness.

It’s finding the right balance: you don’t want to be standing too upright when you ski, but you also don’t want to be hunched to the front.

Ideally, your ramp angle puts you in a position that promotes an athletic stance. All Hawx boots utilize a 4° ramp angle.

No matter which of the three widths (Ultra, Prime or Magna) you choose, the consistent geometry of our Hawx boots automatically puts the skier into an athletic stance: knees and ankles flexed, upper body slightly forward.

Hawx boots come out of the box with a 15° forward lean, a good starting point for most people. All Hawx boots promote a natural stance inside the boot, turning the foot just slightly abducted (duck footed). That small amount of abduction is one of the secret ingredients that makes Hawx a Hawx. This stance mirrors how people naturally stand and makes for a more comfortable boot.