Lange Shadow 130 HV GW

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Choosing your ski boots isn't always easy. But it's an essential step if you want to enjoy unforgettable moments on snow. So it's important to find the right pair for your size and shape.

A boot that doesn't fit properly, is too big or too small, will be a source of discomfort. To make sure you get the best fit, two measurements need to be taken into account: the length and width of your feet.

KNOW YOUR FOOT SIZE IN MONDOPOINT

Measurement n°1 : Lenght

The sizing system commonly used in ski boots is MONDOPOINT sizing. This measurement refers to foot length from toe to heel expressed in centimeters. For example, a 26.5 MP boot is suitable for a foot measuring 26.5 cm in length.

For correct boot sizing, do not forget:

1) When flexing into the boot, your toes should have minimal space against the end of the boot. Proper fit is toes just lightly touching the front and pull back when you flex forward.

2) To help avoid pressure points, boot buckles should never be overly tightened. Instead look for a more precise initial fit that doesn’t rely on you overly-tightening the buckles. If you need to tighten the buckles completely to get the retention you desire, the boot is too big and you should downsize.

3) The liner will pack out and conform to your foot over time so look for a snug, yet comfortable fit.

4) Ski socks will make a big impact regarding the fit and comfort of your boot. Thicker socks can often limit blood circulation and provide less warmth, while a thinner sock will offer greater sensitivity and precision.

FINDING THE RIGHT FIT FOR ME

Measurement n°2 : Width

To choose the appropriated model, you need to make sure that the fit of the shoe is adapted to the shape of your foot. The Fit of the boot (or last) is the width of the foot measured at the 5th metatarsal (widest part of the forefoot). It determines the level of control and precision of the skier.

Lange is offering three different fits to adapt precisely to different foot shapes and widths: narrow, medium and wide.

1) PRECISION FIT (92-95mm): Recommended for competitors and ideal for narrow feet.

2) PERFORMANCE FIT (97-99mm): Suitable for medium-width feet.

3) COMFORT FIT (100-102mm): Ideal for wide feet.

For a good ratio between comfort and control, choose a boot that matches the overall volume and length of your foot. If you are looking for precision, choose a narrower last. However, do not choose a boot that is too wide because you may have less control of your skis.

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LANGE Shadow 130 HV GW

The LANGE Shadow 130 HV GW is a high-performance men’s/unisex ski boot for advanced and highly demanding skiers who want to combine a 130 flex, precise energy transfer and a roomier 102 mm shell. The HV – High Volume – version is designed for skiers who need more space inside the boot, typically because of a wider foot or higher instep, but do not want to sacrifice sporting performance for comfort.

The Shadow 130 HV GW is built around the Assisted Performance System, combining SUSPENSION BLADE and DUAL PIVOT technologies. This construction is designed to use the skier’s movement and input more efficiently as the boot is loaded. The manufacturer claims up to 26% more power with less effort, with the aim of delivering strong, progressive energy transfer without requiring the skier to work against the boot in the same way as with a traditionally designed shell.

Despite its performance-oriented 130 flex, the Shadow 130 HV GW is also designed with all-day comfort in mind. The shell and cuff are made from PU ETHER, the CORE CUSTOM 1 liner incorporates PREMIUM FOOTBED, REACTIVE BOOST and TONGUE, while factory-mounted GripWalk® soles make walking away from the skis more practical. The result is a technically advanced model for skiers who want a high level of performance in a roomier 102 mm construction.

Who are these ski boots for?

The LANGE Shadow 130 HV GW is primarily intended for experienced, sporty and highly demanding skiers who can take advantage of a stiff 130 flex but simultaneously require a roomier High Volume shell.

The model is particularly suitable for skiers who:

ski dynamically, aggressively and at higher speeds
are looking for a very stiff boot with an exact 130 flex index
have wider feet or need more room around the instep
prefer a 102 mm High Volume construction over a narrow performance shell
want precise and efficient energy transfer when actively controlling their skis
appreciate the ASSISTED PERFORMANCE SYSTEM with DUAL PIVOT and SUSPENSION BLADE technologies
are looking for a versatile high-performance boot for all-day sporting use
want factory-mounted GripWalk® soles
expect a high-quality liner focused on combining precision and comfort

A 130 flex places considerable demands on technique, strength and the skier’s ability to actively load the boot. The Shadow 130 HV GW is therefore not intended for beginners or skiers who prefer a soft and highly forgiving boot.

How do the boots perform on the slopes?

The character of the Shadow 130 HV GW is defined primarily by the combination of a 130 flex, PU ETHER shell and Assisted Performance System. The boot provides substantial support under load, while the DUAL PIVOT and SUSPENSION BLADE construction is designed to use the skier’s input more efficiently.

The result is a sporty response when controlling the skis and strong support through dynamic turns. Lange claims 26% more power with less effort for the Assisted Performance System, so the central idea behind the construction is not simply high stiffness, but a more efficient way of transferring energy between skier and ski.

The 102 mm width also distinguishes the Shadow 130 HV GW from narrow performance and race-oriented shells. It provides more room for the foot while retaining a very high flex and performance character. This makes it an interesting choice for an experienced skier who needs a High Volume fit but does not want to move to a softer comfort-oriented boot.

How to understand the parameters

Flex 130

The exact 130 flex index places the Shadow 130 HV GW among very stiff performance ski boots. This level of stiffness provides substantial support under high loads and allows precise transfer of the skier’s movements during dynamic skiing.

A 130 flex, however, requires appropriate technique and physical strength. The skier needs to be able to actively load the cuff – a boot that is too stiff can be counterproductive for a lighter or less experienced skier.

Flex indices are not completely standardized between manufacturers. The number 130 should therefore be considered together with the skier’s weight, strength, technical ability and skiing style.

102 mm shell width – High Volume

The shell has an exact width of 102 mm, and the model is designated HV – High Volume. The Shadow 130 HV GW therefore provides more room than narrow performance and race-oriented shells, making it particularly suitable for wider feet or skiers who require more internal volume.

The key is the combination of 102 mm + 130 flex. This is not simply a soft comfort boot for wide feet, but a genuine high-performance model combining greater internal volume with substantial stiffness and a sporting character.

Technologies

102mm LAST

The 102mm LAST technology corresponds to the High Volume construction of this model. The 102 mm width provides more room than narrow performance shells, allowing skiers whose foot shape does not suit a narrower construction to access the high-performance character of the Shadow 130.

Correct foot positioning remains essential. Even a High Volume boot should not be unnecessarily loose – stable heel retention and appropriate contact between the foot and liner are important for precise energy transfer.

DUAL CORE

DUAL CORE uses different material characteristics within the shell construction with the aim of optimizing flex, response and energy transfer.

In the Shadow 130 HV GW, it complements the more comprehensive Assisted Performance System and supports the boot’s sporting character under high loads. For the skier, this translates primarily into strong support and a precise shell response when actively controlling the skis.

ASSISTED PERFORMANCE SYSTEM

ASSISTED PERFORMANCE SYSTEM is one of the key construction principles of the Shadow range. It combines DUAL PIVOT and SUSPENSION BLADE with the aim of making more efficient use of the force the skier puts into the boot.

The manufacturer claims up to 26% more power with less effort from this system. Its practical objective is to make loading the boot more efficient while maintaining strong energy transfer, allowing the skier to make better use of forward movement when controlling the ski through a turn.

ASYMETRICAL TOE BOX

ASYMETRICAL TOE BOX refers to the asymmetrically designed toe area. Its purpose is to better respect the natural shape of the forefoot and support functional positioning of the foot inside the shell.

In a high-performance boot, correct foot positioning is important not only for comfort but also for control. A securely positioned foot allows the skier to use the shell’s support more effectively and transfer movements to the skis more precisely.

AUXETIC TECHNOLOGY

AUXETIC TECHNOLOGY forms part of the boot’s construction concept, focusing on how the material behaves and adapts under load. Within the Shadow 130 HV GW, it complements a collection of technologies designed to combine precise contact, response and comfort.

The supplied information does not specify the exact geometry or detailed mechanism of this technology, so unsupported construction characteristics or precisely quantified effects should not be assumed.

CORE CUSTOM LINER

CORE CUSTOM LINER relates to the liner construction with an emphasis on precise foot positioning and comfort. The Shadow 130 HV GW specifically uses the CORE CUSTOM 1 liner together with PREMIUM FOOTBED, REACTIVE BOOST and TONGUE.

In a boot with a 130 flex, secure foot retention is essential because it helps limit unwanted movement inside the shell and supports more precise energy transfer. The supplied information does not describe a specific heat-moulding process, so this characteristic should not be automatically assumed.

DUAL PIVOT

DUAL PIVOT is one of the fundamental components of the Assisted Performance System. It works with the connection between the shell and cuff to make more efficient use of the skier’s movement when the boot is loaded.

Together with SUSPENSION BLADE, it is designed to support more efficient power transfer and progressive boot behaviour. The aim is to deliver high sporting performance without relying solely on the stiffness of the 130 flex.

GRIPWALK® MOUNTED SOLES

GRIPWALK® MOUNTED SOLES confirms that the model comes with GripWalk® soles installed as standard. Their construction allows more natural walking and makes the boots more practical when moving around without skis.

The boots must be used with ski bindings that are compatible with the GripWalk system.

NEW ONE PIECE LINER

NEW ONE PIECE LINER refers to the one-piece construction of the liner. Its purpose is to create consistent and functional support around the foot within a performance-oriented ski boot.

Together with CORE CUSTOM LINER and the other liner components, it supports the balance between precise foot positioning and the comfort required for all-day skiing.

R.B.T. TONGUE

R.B.T. TONGUE forms part of the liner tongue construction. The supplied technical information does not describe its exact mechanism or construction, so its function is best interpreted conservatively as an element related to the contact between the shin, tongue and front of the boot.

Within the performance-oriented Shadow 130 HV GW construction, it complements the liner with an emphasis on support, contact and efficient pressure management.

SUSPENSION BLADE

SUSPENSION BLADE is the second key component of the Assisted Performance System alongside DUAL PIVOT. It contributes to the way the shell behaves under load and to efficient energy transfer.

Its role is most relevant when combined with DUAL PIVOT – together they create a system designed to deliver strong response and performance while making more efficient use of the skier’s input.

PU ETHER shell and cuff

Both the shell and cuff of the Shadow 130 HV GW are made from PU ETHER. This construction forms a solid foundation for the high 130 flex and the boot’s performance-oriented character.

Combined with DUAL CORE, DUAL PIVOT and SUSPENSION BLADE, the design is not simply about creating a stiff boot. The construction is engineered as a complete system intended to work effectively under load and transfer the skier’s movements to the skis.

CORE CUSTOM 1, PREMIUM FOOTBED, REACTIVE BOOST and TONGUE

According to the technical specification, the CORE CUSTOM 1 liner incorporates PREMIUM FOOTBED, REACTIVE BOOST and TONGUE. Its role is to create precise contact between the foot and boot while maintaining the comfort required for all-day sporting use.

Correct foot retention is particularly important in a 102 mm High Volume model. The larger internal volume is intended to provide the necessary space for a wider foot, not to create a loose and imprecise fit. Choosing the correct boot size and shape therefore remains essential.

Four buckles and 45mm Power Strap

The closure system consists of four buckles, complemented by a wide 45mm Power Strap around the upper cuff. The supplied information does not confirm the buckle material or a specific type of micro-adjustment, so these characteristics should not be assumed.

The 45mm Power Strap helps secure the upper part of the boot around the lower leg and supports contact between the shin, tongue and cuff. With a 130 flex, a stable connection in this area is important for precise pressure control and effective use of the stiff performance construction.

GripWalk soles

The Shadow 130 HV GW comes with GripWalk soles installed as standard, as confirmed by both the technical specification and the official GRIPWALK® MOUNTED SOLES technology. The system provides more practical and natural walking when moving around without skis.

For correct use, the boots must be paired with GripWalk-compatible ski bindings.

102 mm + 130 flex: high performance for wider feet

The defining combination of the Shadow 130 HV GW is its 102 mm High Volume shell and 130 flex. While the larger internal volume provides the necessary room for wider feet and higher insteps, the 130 flex maintains a very high level of support for dynamic and technically demanding skiing.

The Shadow 130 HV GW is therefore not a conventional wide comfort boot. It is a high-performance sports model in a High Volume configuration, allowing skiers who need more space around the foot to benefit from strong support, precise response and the technically advanced Assisted Performance System.

The manufacturer specifies code LBO2020, while the product code is N25000784.

Why choose the LANGE Shadow 130 HV GW?

The LANGE Shadow 130 HV GW makes sense for an experienced performance skier who needs a roomier 102 mm High Volume construction but does not want to compromise performance because of a wider foot. The 130 flex provides substantial support for dynamic skiing, while the ASSISTED PERFORMANCE SYSTEM with DUAL PIVOT and SUSPENSION BLADE is designed to use the skier’s input more efficiently and support precise energy transfer.

The PU ETHER shell and cuff, DUAL CORE, CORE CUSTOM 1 liner, 45mm Power Strap and factory-mounted GripWalk® soles create a technically advanced package focused on performance, precision and all-day usability. The result is a very stiff performance ski boot for demanding skiers who want high-level performance and direct ski control but anatomically require more space than narrow performance and race-oriented shells can provide.

Procut classification

For whom:	Men's/Unisex
System used:	GripWalk
Type of ski boots:	All mountain, Race
Type of skier:	Sports
Ski boot flex index:	120-More
Boot Width:	102

Documents

Catalog Lange 25/26

Technologies

102mm LAST

Larger tolerant width for skiers with wider foot or skiers looking for all-day comfort without sacrificing performance.
DUAL CORE

Utilizing our revolutionary new process, both soft and rigid versions of the most responsive high-performance plastics are simultaneously injected and targeted to key areas of the boot. The result of this innovative new process creates our proprietary sandwich shell construction – DUAL CORE By sandwiching a softer plastic core within more rigid plastic, we are able to drastically enhance elastic tension. So as you drive and flex into your boots, DUAL CORE actively compresses and expands – harnessing potential energy to deliver explosive power, snap, and rebound. Imagine World Cup precision and response, easy entry-and-exit, and a new level of ski boot performance as reactive and dynamic as your own body. - Hard plastic is targeted to the areas that transmit power and energy to the ski. - Softer plastic is targeted to the areas that wrap the foot and lower leg.
ASSISTED PERFORMANCE SYSTEM

Shadow is the first skiboot with an assisted performance & suspension system. This system, combined by two innovations: dual pivot and suspension blade, allow you to get more out into you putt in, it's an assisted efficiency. It's about transfer the power with less effort. W obtain 26% of rebound in more, using less human energy and phycical abilities.
ASYMETRICAL TOE BOX

We added a new thing on our toe box: the shape doesn't across on the straight line but we created now a curve that create unbelievably comfortable toe box with really no pressure cross the top of the toes.
AUXETIC TECHNOLOGY

AUXETIC TECHNOLOGY is a transformation of a bi-dimension maerial in a 3-dimension material during the thrmoformage. This effect will follow better the foot shapes and an amazing out of the box fit and personalization.
CORE CUSTOM LINER

CORE CUSTOM dedicated for all-mountain and freeride skiing utilizes Lange's Auxetic Technology to contour closely each foot shapes. Matched with 1 piece liner construction, Core Custom Tongue, and using a variety of materials and densities for customizable fit to provide comfort without sacrificing performance at each level.
DUAL PIVOT

On traditional boots on the market, you have a pivot point and two fix points very concentrated to each other. With the new shadow, you putt those fix points very far away from eachother, so create mechanical advantage, you emplify the energy in power. You will also engage the full length of the boot, nstead of concentrated part.
GRIPWALK® MOUNTED SOLES

Mounted GRIPWALK® soles feature a thick rubber tread and convex toe profile, offering increased traction and more natural foot roll for enhanced hiking and walking comfort. Integrated stiff pads guarantee optimized power transmission and full Alpine release function. Alpine DIN soles also available, sold separately.
NEW ONE PIECE LINER

This new liner one piece will give you more comfortability. The padding is one piece, no break from the lower ankle up and no break in fit from lowerfoot to upper, it's all one piece. This gives you clean and conisstent fit. The fit anatomy follow the foot.
R.B.T. TONGUE

The all-new innovative R.B.T. tongue captures skier's exact movements delivering more perfomance rebound and reactive boost. Made with high enerty polyurethane material and molded in a reactive honeycomb structure, the R.B.T. provides more dynamic flex, rebound and energetic power. R.B.T. allows every skier to be more balanced and harness all the power driven to and from the ski.
SUSPENSION BLADE

The suspension blade is an external blade, and the upper cuff comes in between. With this new innovation, we have an excellent and smooth connection between upper and lower, to move together. That get you more absorption and suspension but also more power energy into your skiing. The upper elastomere adjust the flex feel upper part of the turn and also the snap and rebound.