| Lots of nice improvements there. The forward lean sounds better than the current lean on many of Garmonts models but I am a doubter that Garmont has improved their lean that much. My G-Rides are fine in walk mode for my needs, I don't need something that feels that much more natural in stride. I would rather have a better flex than a more natural walk mode in a slightly lighter package (ahhh, the ideal super light boot with alpine performance, the dream!). I am wary of how different the upper tongue is compared to current models. The weak tongue is Garmont boot's weakest link. Though the lower wrap looks nice.
Personally, I am most excited about the new Black Diamond lineup. From what I have seen, those boots are truly a major step forward in design whereas the Radium merely ups the ante. Next season should be good with all the new competition. It can only get better for consumers with more companies jumping in with bigger product lineups... first innovation.... and then the compeition resulting price drops. Can't wait. |