Atomic Hawx Ultra 115 S W Gw

One solid season locked in on these puppies and I am incredibly satisfied. 27/27.5 fits just as I would expect with a size 10 Women's foot. Comfortable from the very first outing I wouldn't say I even had to deal with a break-in period. Easy to use, walk mode feels fantastic, happy to use them at the resort or in the backcountry.Two issues so far (40 days in): Not a huge fan of the very top strap system as I have had some slippage occur, and roll-up of a portion of the in-sole is becoming a nuisance. Not deal breakers by any means and I hope to put these through a good number of abusive seasons in the years to come.

I bought these for my wife. She's used them three touring days and three resort days. She had never skied before. We visited skimo in SLC to choose them. Skimo helped us find a boot that fit her well. This was tricky as she has no history with ski boots. But after her third day things started to click and she's improved each time coming down since. Thank you guys so much for your help. she paired these with the seven summits binding/ski. can't second guess progress. Thanks

A very nice made and feeling touring boot

Ok, well my boots just came in the beginning of September so I have not used them yet. I will do another review after I actually use them. However, I am highly experienced life long skier, and can tell you that these boots are extremely well made. They are aimed at persons with narrow low volume feet, which is me. I have a short foot, a narrow foot, and a low instep. Finding boots to fit me is very difficult as most are too wide and have too much room over the instep causing my heel to lift and my foot to move around in the boot while skiing. I purchased the 22/22.5 and that is my size in ski boots. My other ski boots (downhill) are this size. These fit true to size but it is a performance fit for someone who is an accomplished skier with a narrow low volume foot. I ... MoreOk, well my boots just came in the beginning of September so I have not used them yet. I will do another review after I actually use them. However, I am highly experienced life long skier, and can tell you that these boots are extremely well made. They are aimed at persons with narrow low volume feet, which is me. I have a short foot, a narrow foot, and a low instep. Finding boots to fit me is very difficult as most are too wide and have too much room over the instep causing my heel to lift and my foot to move around in the boot while skiing. I purchased the 22/22.5 and that is my size in ski boots. My other ski boots (downhill) are this size. These fit true to size but it is a performance fit for someone who is an accomplished skier with a narrow low volume foot. I put them on, and they are a snug but comfortable fit with no hot spots. We all know that boots tend to pack out after you use them, so you need to start with a snug fit. I will do another review after I actually use them.

Good boots, but very soft

These boots actually fit very well. It feels as though Atomic down-sized these boots correctly so that the 22.5 and 23.5 fit a regular-width foot in the smaller sizes (this is NOT the case with all women's and touring boots). If you have a wide foot, you can use the "Prime" model of this boot.Unfortunately, these are extremely soft boots. I am 5'1" and 115 lbs and can fold this boot easily. I can't ski aggressively AT ALL in this boot. It appears as though this boot is almost the same as the 95 flex model, with only a few parts swapped out. Therefore, assume the "115" will ski more like a touring 95 flex.The upside for aggressive female skiers is that it looks like Atomic made the Ultra Hawx XTD 130 all the way down to a size 22.5 this year. It's a harder boot ... MoreThese boots actually fit very well. It feels as though Atomic down-sized these boots correctly so that the 22.5 and 23.5 fit a regular-width foot in the smaller sizes (this is NOT the case with all women's and touring boots). If you have a wide foot, you can use the "Prime" model of this boot.Unfortunately, these are extremely soft boots. I am 5'1" and 115 lbs and can fold this boot easily. I can't ski aggressively AT ALL in this boot. It appears as though this boot is almost the same as the 95 flex model, with only a few parts swapped out. Therefore, assume the "115" will ski more like a touring 95 flex.The upside for aggressive female skiers is that it looks like Atomic made the Ultra Hawx XTD 130 all the way down to a size 22.5 this year. It's a harder boot to track down in the small sizes, but it will fit exactly like the smaller sizes of the women's boot. If you ski aggressively and the 115 fits you, I'd get your local shop to order the 130 in for you. If you're looking for a size 24.5 or larger, just go straight to the 130. You'll be sad if you get the 115.

Good fit, good for cranking turns or cruising

Got these for one of my adult daughters. Good flex for an experienced skier who is an aggressive skier, yet would be great for one who likes to cruise smoothly . Good fit.

Nice but softer than expected

These have a great out of the box fit and are a sweet little intermediate low volume boot. I am a US 7.5 and ordered the 24.5 mondo. I have very narrow feet, a high instep, small ankles, small calves, and I am 5'10"/125lbs. Wore these in room and freezing temperatures. I would not call this an aggressive boot, as it is marketed. Do not be afraid of these as an intermediate or even intermediate beginner boot depending on how flexible your calves are. The liner is ok, not the best but not super cheap. The shell is pretty nice and light with some nice nods towards customization but not built very aggressively. I'd more accurately rate these at 95 flex. In fact, take whatever Atomic claims about this boot and soften it by about 20 points. Overall = great fit, but if you ... MoreThese have a great out of the box fit and are a sweet little intermediate low volume boot. I am a US 7.5 and ordered the 24.5 mondo. I have very narrow feet, a high instep, small ankles, small calves, and I am 5'10"/125lbs. Wore these in room and freezing temperatures. I would not call this an aggressive boot, as it is marketed. Do not be afraid of these as an intermediate or even intermediate beginner boot depending on how flexible your calves are. The liner is ok, not the best but not super cheap. The shell is pretty nice and light with some nice nods towards customization but not built very aggressively. I'd more accurately rate these at 95 flex. In fact, take whatever Atomic claims about this boot and soften it by about 20 points. Overall = great fit, but if you need an aggressive LV boot, go instead for Tecnica Mach1 or even Nordica Promachine. Additionally, if you're tall and get shinbang, don't be afraid to try a mens boot - they start at 24.5+. Haters will say its fake!

Not stiff, poor performance

Went with this boot because of the good, narrow fit on my heal and ankle. Regretfully, I should have gone with a stiffer flex. This is a VERY soft 115. I have worked with my bootfitter to add an additional drive plate and booster strap and I still am flexing the boot in a way that the top cuff pinches my foot ankle causing pain. Not sure how to make this stiffer. I am a strong skier, but not large or heavy. What are strong women skiing in these days?? Not these...Also the top buckle is maxed out for tightening capability. Overall comfortable and nice to find a narrow boot, but performance is poor.

Solid boots so far!

Still breaking these in, but so far love them. Super stiff and supportive. Little taller on the shins than any boots I've ever had, but they ski well so far. Only big complaint is that you can't swap the soles for ones that are compatible with alpine bindings. My old technica alpine/AT boots had that and it was sweet to have both flat and rockered vibran soles

Walk and ski amazing!

I am amazed by these boots. They walk so well, whether making short laps in the backcountry or getting after it on big, all-day missions. They also exceed my expectations on the downhill. I set them up with a wrap liner and a power strap and even feel comfortable skiing them in the resort when necessary.

perfect for tiny feet!

Finding boots that fit can be tricky business. It's always best to try them on (and maybe see a boot fitter) and spend some time in them to know for sure if they'll fit your feet.If you have a narrow foot, then there's a good chance you'll love this boot! And! If you have a tiny foot like myself, Atomic makes a true 22.5 size boot. These boots do pack out a bit, so make sure they feel pretty snug to fit. I made the mistake of getting a 23.5 boot last year because it felt pretty cozy. By the end of the season they had packed out enough that I was wishing I had sized down.I got the 22.5s this season and so far have been happy with them! They also updated the power strap closure on this seasons model, making it super quick to take off.