Lange Vector 7 Boots - Men's

Review Date
December 14, 2003

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
3 Months to 1 year

Visitors rate this review
4.00 of 5, 1 votes

Reviewed by: The Locomotive(Unregistered User) ,  Intermediate

Price Paid:  $220.00 at Source for sports

Summary:
When you go to the ski shop to pick out your boots ask yourself do I have a thin foot or a wide foot.They are designed for thin feet.They perform excellently on the slopes as they cup your whole foot and tranfer instant control.afforbable value. these boots will rocket you to the D.BL.D in no time.

Review Date
November 12, 2003

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Reviewed by: mikeziehl(Unregistered User) ,  Advanced

Price Paid:  $229.00 at Ski Haus

Summary:
I have skiied these boots for a couple of seasons now. Great boot for the graduating intermediate skiing single to double blacks on occasion. Has the classic Lange fit though. Great for me, but not for everyone. Wear them in the store for 30 minutes before buying.

Similar Products Used:
Alpina
Dalbello

Review Date
January 15, 2003

Overall Rating
 2 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Used product for
Less than 1 month

Visitors rate this review
4.50 of 5, 2 votes

Reviewed by: Richard (Unregistered User) ,  Advanced , from CA

Price Paid:  $160.00 at REI on clearance

Summary:
I really tried to like these boots. Its hard when you get a good deal on a new pair you really want to like it. But alas, extreme pain was the result. Think sharp spikes pushing on your anke bone here.

The boot felt fine until I hit my first black run of the day..then pain pain pain. After 2 runs of that..I was done for the day basically(which is unusual for me)

I have a high arch/instep and a Med width foot. So actually its unusual that a Lang would fit. I guess in the end it really didn't.

After skiing in them for a day you could tell from looking at the lining that around my ankle bone area it was packed all the way out. So if its a problem for you then I suggest to stay far away from these and perhaps look at Soloman. I would say if you notice pressure on your ankle bones in the store (even a little) try on something else. When I tried them on I noticed it a little, then put in my insoles and that seemed to take care of it. Once on the slopes and I started to put some stress on the boot there just wasn't enough give between my ankle and the boot. That and of course the boot (since its cold) is a lot stiffer..etc.

I returned them and sucked it up and ended up with a pair of Soloman xwave8 and are just a great fit. It cost a lot more since its this years model and its a little more advanced boot but my feet are worth it.

So I would say its a great deal if it fits you.

Similar Products Used:
Soloman X-wave 8, Donabello

Review Date
October 22, 2002

Overall Rating
 2 of 5

Value Rating
 2 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Reviewed by: Andrew Berlanstein(Unregistered User) ,  Intermediate , from Maryland

Price Paid:  $275.00 at Princeton Sports

Summary:
Surprisingly I did not enjoy this boot. It made my foot cold occaionally, it was narrow, and the soles came undone and i ended up skiing with my toes in the lining/shell of the boot. i skied it in new york, pennsylvania, colorado, and utah and almost everywhere i went i had a problem. On the rare occasion that i was pleased, it was ok but very hard and unforgiving when jumping.

Review Date
October 10, 2002

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Used product for
1 to 3 months

Reviewed by: Mountain(Unregistered User) ,  Advanced

Price Paid:  $200.00

Summary:
This is a great boot. Extremely comfortable and it gives the wearer ultimate control on the slopes because of the narrow heel pocket. It should be a close fit because it will be much too tight for those with wide feet. I personally found this to be one of the most comfortable boots under $300.