Dalbello Krypton Rampage Freeride Boot

[Mark]

OH


MAH



LAWD

awesome boots

The heel hold is spot-on, no hot spots whatsover. I had a bit of an incident where I went off a spine with WAY too much speed, branden kept making some weird motion with his hands but i didnt know what he meant so i hit it.

next thing i know im ten to fifteen feet in the air (really) looking a completely FLAT landing area. oh $h_t.

I landed, compressed and I didnt feel a thing. I was expected that pins and needles feeling in my heel but it never came, i had forgotten about the shock absorber under the insole, these boots are serious boots for the serious rider.

Micro Adjust buckles
Reversed Toe buckle
Power Strap
they have a tongue design similiar to the raichle alpine boots.
and some totally pimp fur lined liners.
A+


heres a link to a video showing the technology, let it load up a while before you play it or its real choppy

http://www.dalbello.it/technologies/krypton-tecnology/krypton-video.html

so get out of your size 15 rear-entry nordicas and into these.

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k150/whitedime/IMG_5819.jpg

[airdonut41]

Yeah, I'm going to be honest and say I'm pretty jealous seeing as I'm riding straight ski boots; but we may be able to change that.

Dan

[brembo]

I'm with you Mak, those boots are AMAZING, they're the best boots i've ever tried

[Mark]

and there wasnt any " getting used to " these they just felt completely natural right out of the box

[mctwist311]

dalbello has been making serious boots for years mine are 9 years old and just know kinda needin replacement..... little ruff on the big landins

[Mark]

sick man. im glad i finally saw the light. you'd love these.
the salomons are too wide and sloppy

[Jgigs]

How do the sizes run? Are the spot on or a little on the big or small side?

I bought new boots online for a good deal, but their too big. I bought 28s but think I need a 27.5 or even a 27.

[Mark]

I don't think i have an answer for that. all boots are completely different, as well as all feet are different. I can tell you they fit me perfectly and i have somewhat narrow feet.

if you have wide feet, get the SPKs

[Jgigs]

Yea, I'm flat footed, so It's prob wiser to go with the SPKs. But that White - chocolate combo on the Kryptons is sexy

[Mark]

sure is...

[c-smithy]

rode these boots this weekend , dont know where to start , but amazing boots. the flex i great and your feet are held in place while the boot flexes. first run took a little adjusting to get the buckles adjusted right, but as soon as i got everything dialed in the ride was amazing. there are three differant settings for boot foward lean with spacers , i ride with none in place so the boots were almost in a straight up lean. there is a removable arch soport that car be installed under the boot liners. so far these are the best boots and the most comfortable boots ive used. plus with the ajustablity of them you and set them up for the best ride.

[Mark]

Originally posted by c-smithy
rode these boots this weekend , dont know where to start , but amazing boots. the flex i great and your feet are held in place while the boot flexes. first run took a little adjusting to get the buckles adjusted right, but as soon as i got everything dialed in the ride was amazing. there are three differant settings for boot foward lean with spacers , i ride with none in place so the boots were almost in a straight up lean. there is a removable arch soport that car be installed under the boot liners. so far these are the best boots and the most comfortable boots ive used. plus with the ajustablity of them you and set them up for the best ride.

mhm, *nods* :)

keep in mind that dalbello

ONLY MAKES SKI BOOTS

[Poots]

yo I have these boots and no matter how I adjust the buckles the tops of my feet have something digging into them and it hurts like f**k, any of you guys know why this is happening and how I can fix it? These are my first pair of ski boots so I don't know jack about em.
Thanks,
Poots

[Mark]

the liner has these two plastic peices in the upper cuff area, make sure they are on the outside of the tongue. I did this a few times myself. Heres a photo of the two plastic peices, mine always end up on the inside when i take my boots off so i have to fix it each time. make sure to push the tongue down all the way before you buckle up the boots. did you get your feet measured before you got these?

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k150/whitedime/IMG_5848.jpg

also, when you put your boots on, get your feet in and buckle loosely. then stand up, lean forward and then buckle up starting with the toe buckle.

[Poots]

Originally posted by Mark
the liner has these two plastic peices in the upper cuff area, make sure they are on the outside of the tongue. I did this a few times myself. Heres a photo of the two plastic peices, mine always end up on the inside when i take my boots off so i have to fix it each time. make sure to push the tongue down all the way before you buckle up the boots. did you get your feet measured before you got these?

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k150/whitedime/IMG_5848.jpg

also, when you put your boots on, get your feet in and buckle loosely. then stand up, lean forward and then buckle up starting with the toe buckle.

Mark,
Thanks for the advice, unfortunately, the problem still persists. Is there anything else I can try? Do you use any of the wedges? or other inserts the boots came with? Did you adjust the piece on the top of the foot?

[Mark]

I skied the boots right out of the box. I bought them at the mountain, put them on and went. Perhaps you need the included arch support under the liner ? it attaches to the rubber pad.

also if all else fails,

go to an expert bootfitter, these boots have some of the thickest shells on the market and can be bored out on the inside to fit larger feet.

[brembo]

These boots fit tight, it's normal to feel a bit of pain if you're not accustomed yet; as Mark said, you can try to put in the arch pad, but i think it will get worse. If it's so painful, the tongue can be easily changed with a softer one ;)

[Mark]

I think you just need to keep riding on them, they'll pack out soon.

[BrklynCarver]

Dalbellos are great boots, a close buddy of mine uses them, and have continued using them for over 8 years now. Plus, I believe most, if not all Dalbellos have heat molded liners, so they are great for those flat footed. They were one of the first companies to have heat molded liners included with their boots.

[Jgigs]

I just ordered a pair last night. I bought a nice pair of boots online and went to a local shop to have them molded. He just wanted to check my measurements and I had a size 27.0 reading and purchased a size 28 boot. After about 5 runs this year I could tell that these boots are way too big. At first they felt fine, but after they broke in a bit my foot is slopping all around in there.

I was torn between the SPKs and rampages. But after seeing how sexy the rampages look and I like all the technology and customization in them, I'm going with those instead even though I can get the SPKs for about 80 dollars cheaper.

[Mark]

good news. its actually extremely common for people to purchase boots that feel good and are easy to get into right out of the box, this is generally a bad idea and also, your shoe size is NOT always your ski boot size. Before I bought my 27s i tried some 27.5's and they felt realy good but I could tell them were too big cause i was getting heel lift...

[Jgigs]

Boots came in last night. Def sexy and comfy as hell. I guess my feet aren't as wide as I thought, because they fit like a glove.

What flex do you guys rock? Do you know if the default is the max, min or median flex?

[Mark]

just leave it how it is dude. the only thing i did was take the shim out for a bit more of a upright stance. I rode it a few times right out of the box, however first. they're adjustable in every way imaginable but just ride them first you might not want to change anything...

[brembo]

The default should be the softer settings, if you pull out the liner, there should be no "insert" on the back of the boot

[c-smithy]

i found right out of the box is the best for me. just like mark said the insert for the stance is the only thing i changed.

[SkaFreak]

Had to pick up some DIN compatible boots for my Sherpa's, so I snagged a pair of these for $255 today from a local shop. They know how to hook people up there. They had been put in the wrong box and lost for last season and just got dug up recently, was their last pair, just happened to be exactly my size. I haven't ridden them yet, but the feel great in the most upright stance. Can't wait to see how they ride.

[Mark]

sick. the dalbello rampage CREW

[pinkkid]

Just bought Dalbello Krypton Lotus Freeride Women's boot. Took them to my local bootfitter who just couldn't get enough of them(they don't sell them at my local shop), he was very impressed.
I am very eager to try them out along with my new Revolt's! But so far something has come up causing our ski day to be postponed(3 hours to closest ski resort).
Anyways, it was this thread that made me decide on these boot for me... and I liked the color :D Bought online and they came with a nice Dakine Boot bag free!
http://www.rememberdelaware.com/Dalbello-Lotus-Freeride-Womens-Ski-Boot-p/701733.htm

so thank you! I do figure it will take a few trips out using them before they are perrrrfect, but ya never know! Best of all, trying them on they do not hurt my calves like other boots I was trying on locally(Tecnica, Salomon beast).

[falkaveli]

Just got back from a week skiboarding trip. First time in my Dalbellos. Fantastic boots. Fit my thin feet very well...maybe not as comfortable for thicker feet. I set them as flexy as possible and loved the feel. Still gave more than enough support. Very warm, comfortable, and really help on the hard landings. Highly recommend!

[pinkkid]

That's great!!!!!! awsome!! your turn for snow, summer here for me!
I agree, wider foot may not do well.
Lots of possibilities for flex variations on them, kind of cool to play around with and try until ya find one just right, also depends on what you plan on doing too, like all groomers or all day in the park etc.
Glad ya liked them!

[mahatma]

OK guys, I'm going to give the SPK's a roll. I use Lange Comp 100's and I have wide feet. But, boot fitters can work magic between manipulating the boot itself, custom liners and buckle adjustments. Once all that's done the boot is awesome (out of the box, wide feet need not apply but as I said fitters can work wonders). You guys are raving so I'll give them a try. Reason? The only thing I still do not like about my Lange's is getting them on and off. I swear I feel like I'm going to snap my ankle off getting into them. Once in it's like a womb but I've often thought there must be an easier way to get this done. I hope they exist in black.

[NHisfun]

Is just everyone about in agreement that taking the wedge out of the back for the most upright stance is the most comfortable position?

I've only tried it w/ 1 wedge in, next time I'm taking it out... can't wait.

[Mark]

Is just everyone about in agreement that taking the wedge out of the back for the most upright stance is the most comfortable position?

I've only tried it w/ 1 wedge in, next time I'm taking it out... can't wait.

i notice it more riding backwards. but its a pretty small shim when you look at it.

[DennisEvans]

After tomorrow I may start doing the NS thing, and go around and post "full tilts" or a pic of full tilts on all boot threads...I need to have tried mine before I start that up though...

[VJammiN]

Just came back from gettin my first pair of boots (rampages) heat molded. Can't wait to try these out along with ski socks. Can't believe my lazy a*$ has never bought ski socks till now. My feet are in for a treat.

[EmptiMind]

Ski socks are awesome! Your shins will thank you as well. I used to get some pretty bad bruises on my shins.

[kansieo]

I've only ridden a few times without the little shims in and seem to prefer it, maybe I'm just used to it at this point. I do seem to have a bit better ankle control without it, though, especially in icy chunked cat-tracked flats...

Ditto on ski socks--I'm investing in Smartwool stock!

[nate]

Gom, with all due respect.....

don't be an idiot.

[Mark]

Gom, with all due respect.....

don't be an idiot.

oh billies. haha

[VJammiN]

Just got back from riding today and felt some pressure and pain on the bone on the outside of the foot around the ankle. Do you guys think this will eventually stretch since they're brand new? If not, could this part of the boot be stretched a bit by a shop? Also, my feet were getting pretty numb towards the end of the day. I honestly couldn't tell if its from the boot or cause of the cold. Am I tightening my boots too much? Thanks!

[EmptiMind]

I used to get that too, and it was because of my previous liners. I'd actually bruise around my ankle. Your shop can strech the boot out, but if it's at a pivot point, which it probably is, they can't. Hopefully for you, your liner will just pack out. You were wearing your ski socks when they were molded to you right?

[VJammiN]

Yup. We'll see how much it stretches out next weekend. If it's still really bad, I'll take it in and see what they can do. Thanks empti.

[Mark]

the rampages don't have moldable liners ( you can get them aftermarket) . they are also one of the coldest boots i've ever used. they were really heavy too. dalbello needs to re-think that design a bit. the liner retains water really bad which might be why it gets so cold, im not sure.

[Kirk S]

mine stay pretty toasty as long as I dont crank them to to point of no blood flow

[c-smithy]

mine have stayed warm .

[Mark]

09s must be better.

[SkaFreak]

I have the 08's, and have never had a problem with it being too cold. I've definitely ridden days that it hasn't been above freezing in em, so I don't think it is just warm weather. I am considering getting two pressure points that have developed blown out, and eventually may try to get some moldable liners, but it is the tossup if I want to try them or possibly the full tilts. the most comfortable boots I have ever worn are my Deeluxe's, but I can't use em on the Sherpas.

[Mark]

i found the deeluxe to be similiar to the full tilt

the nice thing abotu the full tilts is its like half the weight of the dalbello

the krypton is a more sturdy design if you're into trashing boots i guess.

[SkaFreak]

Yeah, the full tilts seem to be about my ideal for what I am looking for in a ski boot. 3-piece, flexy, 4 straps (which with the shape of my fit holds better than 3), moldable liner. Basically the only thing keeping me from getting them is that I don't have the money for a new pair, and would have to find buyers for both my mondo 30 deeluxe's and my 29.5 Rampages. Even then I would want to try on some Full Tilts before I sold them.

[VJammiN]

Tried wearing my boots in the house today and had massive pain on that bone on the outside of my ankle. Weird cuz I took the boot off and tried to replicate the pain by applying pressure with my finger and I couldn't. Kinda weird. I think I'm gonna get the boot punched out a bit. I can't imagine goin up to the slopes like this. Is everyone using a different insert than what came with the boots?

[Mark]

Tried wearing my boots in the house today and had massive pain on that bone on the outside of my ankle. Weird cuz I took the boot off and tried to replicate the pain by applying pressure with my finger and I couldn't. Kinda weird. I think I'm gonna get the boot punched out a bit. I can't imagine goin up to the slopes like this. Is everyone using a different insert than what came with the boots?

probably should wear them for a week or so before you have them modified.

[kansieo]

I'd lay off wearing them around the house a few days to let any bruises heal that way next time you ride, you're not feeling a bruise compounded by pressure points. Even though wearing in the house will help break them in, nothing will work like good ol' riding. Valmorel (I think) wrote somewhere around here that a new pair of boots will take upwards of 10+ riding days to fully break in...so if you haven't hit that point (at least!) I wouldn't have any modifications done quite yet.

[nate]

If the pain is to the point you don't think you can ski, there's really no point (in my opinion) in going skiing on it just to come in after 5 minutes because you can't take the pain. Better to fix it before hand if you don't think you can take it.

[VJammiN]

went to my shop last night and got some inserts that lifted my heel a bit. The pain isn't as bad now but that bone is a bit tender. We'll see how it feels tomorrow.hope it feels better. Takin back ups just in case. Oh, and I asked about the punching out and they said they can't since there is the buckle at that point and its very close to where the two shells join.
V

[lumberduvey]

Just ordered a pair of rampage's, couldn't help myself after all i've heard. I tried on the IL Moro's at a local shop but couldn't reason myself into spending 500$ on em, even though they were the definition of awesome. I'm hoping the rampages fit the same as the IL Moro's. I've been needing a tighter fitting pair of boots too.... can't wait