Atomic Backland Ultimate Alpine Touring Boot (2022)

Why We Like the Atomic Backland Ultimate Alpine Touring Boot (2022)

If you love the touring performance of Atomic's Backland series but need something lighter and more racing focused; the Backland Ultimate is the boot for you. With a slender 96mm last width and 80 degrees range of motion this purpose built boot is guaranteed to take you farther and to demolish your PR's.

Atomic dove into the race/sub 1-kilo boot category with the Backland Ultimate. The Ultimate has a grilamid lower cuff matched with a light and stiff carbon upper cuff. The walk/ski mechanism is a sleek and simple one throw system to speed up transitions. Cables pull from either side of the lever across the shin and are adjustable by the velcro strap they attach to. The result is an even pull with a decent amount of cinching material in front of the shin.

When it comes to walking, the Ultimate has a friction-free pivot cuff and more range of motion in your ankle at 80 degrees. We are big fans of the washability of Atomic's liners, and this will come in extra handy for the extra level of stank that you generally find in race boots. Their liners are also heat moldable to keep the feet and ankle comfy on big days. The 782 gram (size 26) weight beats all other options in this price range and the new Redster paint job is guaranteed to get you pulled over.

This is the Ultimate Race Boot.