The FISCHER RC4 Podium LT 110 are junior race ski boots with a flex index of 110, a narrow 95 mm RV (Race Vol) racing shell and a construction developed for younger, lighter and smaller racers who need genuine race precision while still being able to properly load the shell and make effective use of its flex. The model belongs to Fischer’s RC4 racing line and combines precise foot control, a low-tolerance race cuff and race canting with a construction focused on direct power transfer to the skis.
A key difference compared with stiffer adult race boots is the character of the flex. The 110 flex is designed to help lighter and smaller athletes work more effectively with the boot, reach higher edge angles more easily and use proper racing technique without having to overcome a shell that is excessively stiff for their physique. This is therefore not a softened recreational boot, but a genuine race construction adapted to the requirements of younger athletes.
Another important feature is the junior racing fit with a width of 95 mm – RV (Race Vol). It is designed to provide strong heel retention and support while maintaining sufficient room in the toe box. According to Fischer, this combines precise race-oriented foot retention with enough space to prevent unnecessary compression of the toes. The package is completed by the Podium LT Race liner, Lace Liner construction, four buckles and a wide Phatt Maxx Race 55mm Velcro power strap.
Who are these ski boots for?
The FISCHER RC4 Podium LT 110 are designed primarily for junior racers who already require a genuine race construction, precise ski control and direct power transfer, but whose body proportions and weight call for appropriately adapted flex and boot geometry.
This model is suitable for skiers who:
How do the ski boots perform on snow?
The RC4 Podium LT 110 are focused primarily on fast response, precise ski control and efficient power transfer. The combination of a narrow racing shell, Low-Tolerance Race Cuff and RD20 Race Canting creates a construction designed to minimize unnecessary play between the racer’s movements and the response of the skis.
The 110 flex plays an important role here. Fischer describes it as a light, nimble flex intended for lighter and smaller athletes. This allows the racer to load the boot more effectively, work with pressure against the tongue and bring the skis to higher edge angles without having to overcome an excessively stiff shell.
On snow, you can expect:
How to read the parameters
Flex index 110
The 110 flex needs to be considered in the context of this model’s junior race construction. Fischer designed it so that lighter and smaller racers can properly load the shell and make effective use of its flex during race skiing.
The objective is not to provide maximum stiffness at all costs. A boot that is too stiff can be counterproductive for a lighter racer if the athlete is unable to flex it sufficiently. The RC4 Podium LT 110 therefore combine race precision with a flex intended to let younger athletes work more effectively with the boot.
The 110 flex supports:
Flex indexes are also not completely standardized between manufacturers, so the value of 110 should always be assessed together with the shell construction, race fit and intended use of the model.
Shell width 95 mm – RV (Race Vol)
The FISCHER RC4 Podium LT 110 feature a 95 mm – RV (Race Vol) racing shell width. This is a narrow race fit designed for precise foot retention and minimal unwanted movement inside the boot.
Fischer also emphasizes the specific junior racing last. It is designed to provide strong heel retention and support without unnecessarily crushing the toes. This is particularly important for younger racers, where the precision of a racing boot needs to be combined with appropriate anatomical space in the forefoot.
The narrow RV fit supports:
With a race boot in this category, correct sizing and professional bootfitting are particularly important.
Technologies
Grindable Bootboard
Grindable Bootboard allows the internal bootboard to be worked on during professional bootfitting. This provides additional scope for individual race-oriented modifications according to the requirements of the skier’s foot and desired setup.
It is a feature consistent with the specialized racing character of the model, where precise adjustment of the internal geometry can play an important role in achieving the final fit.
Lace Liner
Lace Liner means that the racing liner can be laced.
Lacing helps wrap the liner more precisely around the foot even before the outer shell is closed. In a race boot, this supports stable foot positioning and helps reduce unwanted movement.
PHATT MAXX
PHATT MAXX is used on this model in the form of a wide Phatt Maxx Race 55mm Velcro power strap.
The 55 mm Power Strap complements the four-buckle closure system and helps create a firm connection between the upper section of the boot and the leg. Its wide construction is focused on race-oriented support and direct response when working with the cuff.
Race Code
Race Code identifies technologies and construction elements derived from Fischer’s racing development.
On the RC4 Podium LT 110, Race Code forms part of the shell construction and underlines the genuine racing focus of the model. This is not simply a performance boot with race-inspired styling, but a construction intended for racing and systematic race training.
TPU Cuff & Shell
TPU Cuff & Shell means that TPU is used for both the cuff and shell construction.
This forms the basis of the boot’s racing character and allows the construction to work with defined flex, support and power transfer characteristics. On the RC4 Podium LT 110, the construction is configured to meet the needs of lighter and smaller racers while retaining precise race-oriented response.
Low-Tolerance Race Cuff
Low-Tolerance Race Cuff uses a racing cuff designed with minimal tolerances.
The objective is to create the most direct possible connection between movement of the leg and response of the shell. Reducing unwanted play around the cuff supports more precise lateral control and more direct power transfer to the skis – characteristics that are particularly important in race skiing and at high edge angles.
RD20 Race Canting
RD20 Race Canting is a racing system for working with cuff alignment and the skier’s stance.
It allows the race setup to be individually refined according to the needs of the specific skier. The exact adjustment range and mechanism are not specified in the supplied information, so they should not be described in greater technical detail.
Race Connected Fit
Race Connected Fit forms part of the liner and its race-oriented fit.
It is designed to create a precise connection between the foot, liner and shell so that the racer’s movements can be transferred efficiently into the boot and subsequently to the skis. On the RC4 Podium LT 110, it complements the narrow 95 mm Race Vol shell and Podium LT Race liner.
Junior race construction
The FISCHER RC4 Podium LT 110 are not simply a smaller version of a conventional performance ski boot. Their construction is specifically focused on younger, lighter and smaller racers who require the precision of a genuine race boot together with appropriately adapted flex and proportions.
The foundation is TPU Cuff & Shell, complemented by Grindable Bootboard, Race Code and RD20 Race Canting. The race character is further supported by the Low-Tolerance Race Cuff, designed to reduce unwanted play around the cuff and provide more direct power transfer.
The model is available in sizes 22.5–26.5 and uses a narrow 95 mm RV (Race Vol) shell. The color is yellow/yellow, the manufacturer code is U11022, and the product code is N22000574. The model is from the 2026/2027 season.
Podium LT Race and Race Connected Fit
The Podium LT Race liner matches the racing purpose of the model and, together with Race Connected Fit, creates a system focused on a precise connection between the foot and shell.
It also features Lace Liner, allowing the liner to be laced. This makes it possible to secure the foot more precisely even before closing the outer shell and further reduce unwanted movement inside the boot.
Combined with the junior racing last, the construction is designed to provide secure heel retention and support while maintaining sufficient room for the toes. The result is a race fit focused on precision without unnecessarily compressing the front of the foot.
Four buckles and Phatt Maxx Race 55mm
The RC4 Podium LT 110 use a four-buckle closure system designed to close the shell securely and stabilize the foot in a race-oriented position.
The upper section is complemented by the wide Phatt Maxx Race 55mm Velcro strap. The 55 mm strap works with the upper cuff and helps create a firm connection between the leg and boot during power transfer.
The combination of four buckles and a wide racing Power Strap reflects the model’s focus on precision and stable foot retention.
ISO 5355 solid sole
The model uses an ISO 5355 solid sole with a specified sole length of 284 mm.
It is a solid sole conforming to the stated ISO 5355 standard. In a race boot, this solid construction forms part of the overall concept focused on precision and direct power transfer.
The stated 284 mm sole length comes directly from the supplied technical information. Since the data does not specify which particular boot size this measurement applies to, it should not automatically be considered valid across the entire size range of 22.5–26.5.
Flex 110 in a junior race boot
The 110 flex is one of the key reasons why the RC4 Podium LT 110 occupy a specific position within Fischer’s race collection.
In an adult performance boot, a flex of 110 may represent a relatively firm yet still versatile performance setup. Here, however, it is combined with a junior racing last, narrow 95 mm Race Vol shell, Low-Tolerance Race Cuff, race canting and Podium LT Race liner.
The result is therefore not a conventional performance boot with a flex of 110, but a specialized racing model whose flex is designed to allow lighter and smaller racers to work actively and effectively with the boot.
Comparison with stiffer race boots
Compared with stiffer race boots, the RC4 Podium LT 110 are aimed at athletes who do not yet need, or cannot effectively utilize, an extremely rigid shell.
Higher stiffness does not automatically mean better performance. If a racer cannot properly load and flex the boot, excessive stiffness can actually make it more difficult to work actively with the ski. The RC4 Podium LT 110 therefore retain a narrow race fit, direct power transfer and precise cuff construction while combining them with a more nimble flex intended for lighter and smaller athletes.
For the right racer, a 110 flex can therefore be more effective than a significantly stiffer boot because it allows the athlete to make better use of their strength, manage pressure more effectively and bring the skis to the required edge angles.
Comparison with conventional junior performance boots
Compared with conventional junior ski boots, the RC4 Podium LT 110 are considerably more specialized. The difference is not simply a higher flex value, but the entire construction concept.
The 95 mm RV (Race Vol) shell, Low-Tolerance Race Cuff, RD20 Race Canting, Grindable Bootboard, Race Code, Race Connected Fit and Podium LT Race create a boot focused on race precision and individual setup. A conventional junior performance model, by contrast, is typically designed with greater emphasis on comfort, easy entry and more versatile use.
The RC4 Podium LT 110 should therefore not be selected solely according to the skier’s age or flex value. Racing level, body proportions, strength, technique and, above all, correct fit are the decisive factors.
Why choose the FISCHER RC4 Podium LT 110?
The FISCHER RC4 Podium LT 110 are an excellent choice for younger, lighter and smaller racers who need a genuine race boot while also requiring a flex suited to their physical capabilities. The 110 flex allows the athlete to work actively with the shell, while the narrow 95 mm RV race fit, secure heel retention and Low-Tolerance Race Cuff create the precise connection required for fast and technically demanding skiing.
The TPU Cuff & Shell construction, RD20 Race Canting, Grindable Bootboard and Race Code provide the foundation for race use and individual refinement. Podium LT Race with Lace Liner and Race Connected Fit supports precise foot positioning, while four buckles and the Phatt Maxx Race 55mm stabilize the complete system.
For a junior racer who needs a narrow 95 mm Race Vol fit, precise power transfer and race-level control, but can make better use of a nimble 110 flex than an extremely stiff shell, the FISCHER RC4 Podium LT 110 are a highly specialized solution focused on speed, higher edge angles and the effective development of racing technique.
| For whom: | Junior |
| Type of ski boots: | Race |
| Type of skier: | Racer |
| Ski boot flex index: | 90-120 |
| Boot Width: | 95 |
Grindable Bootboards were specifically engineered to allow boot fitters to easily modifiy the height and angle of the bootboard. Dimples on the surface of the bootboard provide a reference point so that bootfiters can control and standarize their handiwork
Lace-up liner for better walking performance and for accurate control.
55mm wide Velcro for enhanced power and pressure transfer.
Seal of quality RACE CODE is a sign of the highest levels of preciion from the company Fischer. Development team of Fischer company uses valuable suggestions from athletes and ensures that comments will be converted into technological innovation.
Thermoshape polyurethane (TPU) material is the benchmark and industry standard for top race products, as it offers superior ski boot suspension compared to polyamid or polypropylene mixtures. TPU makes for a phenomenal ski experience due to the rebound and energy transfer characteristics. ZoneFit and Vacuum moldable at 120° C.
This skeletal geometry of the Podium RD and LT provides the perfect support towards the rear to handle heavy racing overloads. Power transfer to the ski is maximized.
The lastest generation of race canting is designed to reduce the tolerance between cuff and shell of the boot, allowing for maximum power transfer and overall control. Available in 2 and 3 point asymmetrical versions to enable cuff alignment tuning. Please see Spare Part item: U78321 / U78322
The precisely integrated components of the liner and shell improve the boot's overall fit and the effectiveness of the AFZ liner.