Tecnica Mach BOA HV 120 Alpine Boot Ski Boots - Alpine Boots - Mens-Unisex Tecnica
Tecnica Mach BOA HV 120 Alpine Boot Ski Boots - Alpine Boots - Mens-Unisex Tecnica
Tecnica Mach BOA HV 120 Alpine Boot Ski Boots - Alpine Boots - Mens-Unisex Tecnica
Tecnica Mach BOA HV 120 Alpine Boot Ski Boots - Alpine Boots - Mens-Unisex Tecnica
Tecnica Mach BOA HV 120 Alpine Boot Ski Boots - Alpine Boots - Mens-Unisex Tecnica
Tecnica Mach BOA HV 120 Alpine Boot Ski Boots - Alpine Boots - Mens-Unisex Tecnica
Tecnica Mach BOA HV 120 Alpine Boot Ski Boots - Alpine Boots - Mens-Unisex Tecnica
Tecnica Mach BOA HV 120 Alpine Boot Ski Boots - Alpine Boots - Mens-Unisex Tecnica
Tecnica Mach BOA HV 120 Alpine Boot Ski Boots - Alpine Boots - Mens-Unisex Tecnica
Tecnica Mach BOA HV 120 Alpine Boot Ski Boots - Alpine Boots - Mens-Unisex Tecnica
Tecnica Mach BOA HV 120 Alpine Boot Ski Boots - Alpine Boots - Mens-Unisex Tecnica
Tecnica Mach BOA HV 120 Alpine Boot Ski Boots - Alpine Boots - Mens-Unisex Tecnica
Tecnica Mach BOA HV 120 Alpine Boot Ski Boots - Alpine Boots - Mens-Unisex Tecnica
Tecnica Mach BOA HV 120 Alpine Boot Ski Boots - Alpine Boots - Mens-Unisex Tecnica

Tecnica Mach BOA HV 120 Alpine Boot

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Tecnica Mach BOA HV 120 Alpine Boot: a 120-flex alpine boot on a 103 mm high-volume last, 1,850 g per boot in a 27.5, with a BOA shell closure and two micro-adjustable cuff buckles.
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120-Flex High-Volume Alpine Boot with BOA

Tecnica Mach BOA HV 120 Alpine Boot

The Tecnica Mach BOA HV 120 is an alpine boot for advanced and expert skiers with wide feet who have never been able to get a stiff boot to close evenly. A BOA dial replaces the two lower buckles and pulls the shell around the forefoot from both sides at once, which distributes pressure instead of concentrating it under two straps. Behind that, a 120 flex over a bi-injected polypropylene cuff on a 103 mm last at 1,850 g per boot in a 27.5 gives the power a wide-footed expert usually has to give up, and the size run reaches 32.5.

Expert Fit Review Specs verified against the FW26/27 Tecnica catalog by CCBB staff.

Is This the Right Boot for You?

Best For
Advanced to expert skiers with wide or high-volume feet who want a stiff alpine boot and micro-adjustable forefoot closure they can tune from the chairlift.
Consider Another Boot If
You have a narrow foot, want the simplicity of four buckles, or need walk mode, since this is a wide 120-flex shell with a dial across the forefoot.

CCBB Boot Ratings

Downhill Performance
5/5
120 flex over a bi-injected cuff
Fit Adjustability
5/5
BOA dial plus a C.A.S. shell
All-Day Comfort
4/5
Micro-adjustable pressure across the forefoot
Fit Precision
4/5
BOA shell closure on a 103 mm last

Rating scale: 5 = top of its class, 4 = excellent, 3 = good, 2 = specialized or below average, and 1 = limited.

CCBB Fit Profile

Overall VolumeHigh
Toe BoxWide
Forefoot VolumeWide
Instep HeightHigh
Heel HoldGood
Ankle HoldGood
PunchabilityExcellent
Heat MoldableYes, shell and liner

Why We Like It

  • A BOA dial wraps the forefoot evenly rather than pulling on two points, which is the single biggest fit gain for a wide foot in a stiff boot.
  • The dial adjusts in small increments with a glove on, so pressure can be released on a chairlift and taken back up at the top.
  • A 120 flex on a 103 mm last is rare: wide shells usually top out softer, and this one does not.
  • The shell is polyurethane C.A.S., so the dial and the punch gun can both be used on the same foot.

Best Uses

  • Everyday resort skiing at speed on wide feet
  • Skiers who need to release forefoot pressure through the day
  • Driving wide all-mountain and freeride skis
  • High-volume feet on a 103 mm last, up to size 32.5
  • Skiers who have given up on stiff boots because of forefoot pain

Bootfitter's Advice

We have fitted a lot of wide feet into stiff boots the hard way, and the BOA shell closure genuinely changes that conversation. Where two lower buckles pull the shell closed at two points, the dial draws it in across the whole forefoot, so a wide foot gets held without a pressure ridge. Confirm size with a shell fit rather than a street-shoe conversion.

Set the dial looser than feels right at first. A BOA closes more evenly than a buckle, which makes it easy to over-tighten without noticing until the second run. The polyurethane shell still punches and grinds normally, and the liner is heat-moldable.

Fit profile derived from the manufacturer's last, volume and shell material specifications. Confirm final sizing with a shell fit whenever possible.

Technical Specifications Manufacturer specs · Click to expand

Fit and Construction

Weight: 1,850 g per boot (size 27.5)
Last: 103 mm
Flex: 120
Sizes: 24.5 to 32.5, half sizes
Shell: Polyurethane C.A.S. with a Quick Instep panel
Cuff: Bi-injected polypropylene
Liner: Ecodesign Performance C.A.S., heat-moldable

Features and Compatibility

Closure: Two micro-adjustable aluminum cuff buckles over a shell BOA Fit System with a 45 mm velcro strap
Sole: GripWalk (ISO 23223)
Binding Compatibility: GripWalk (ISO 23223): compatible with GripWalk bindings and MNC bindings. Not compatible with traditional ISO 5355 (Alpine) bindings.
Walk Mode: None. This is an alpine boot with a fixed cuff.

Compare the Tecnica Mach BOA HV 120

Mach BOA HV 120 vs. Tecnica Mach BOA MV 120

Same closure and flex on a narrower shell. The MV runs a 100 mm last at 1,905 g per boot in a 27.5 with a back-spined cuff. Forefoot width decides it, and the HV also reaches size 32.5 where the MV stops at 30.5.

Shop the Tecnica Mach BOA MV 120 Boot

Mach BOA HV 120 vs. Tecnica Mach BOA HV 130

One step stiffer on the same 103 mm shell, at 1,860 g per boot in a 27.5. The 130 asks for more skier weight and more technique. Most wide-footed advanced skiers will get more out of the 120.

Shop the Tecnica Mach BOA HV 130 Boot

Mach BOA HV 120 vs. Tecnica Mach1 HV 120

Same flex and last, different closure. The Mach1 HV 120 uses four conventional buckles at 1,985 g per boot in a 27.5. Skiers who want simple, serviceable hardware take the buckles; skiers whose forefoot complains take the dial.

Shop the Tecnica Mach1 HV 120 Boot

Common Questions

Who should buy the Tecnica Mach BOA HV 120?
The Tecnica Mach BOA HV 120 suits advanced to expert skiers with wide or high-volume feet who want a stiff alpine boot without forefoot pain. A 120 flex on a 103 mm last is unusual on its own, and the BOA shell closure spreads pressure across the forefoot instead of loading two buckle points.
What bindings work with the Tecnica Mach BOA HV 120?
The Tecnica Mach BOA HV 120 has a GripWalk (ISO 23223) sole. GripWalk (ISO 23223): compatible with GripWalk bindings and MNC bindings. Not compatible with traditional ISO 5355 (Alpine) bindings. There are no tech fittings in this shell, so pin bindings are not an option. We measure sole length on the actual boot before setting a binding, because the published sole-length chart does not cover the smallest size in this shell's run.
Does a BOA dial hold as well as buckles in a stiff boot?
Across the forefoot, yes, and often better. The dial closes the shell evenly from both sides, where two buckles pull at two points. The cuff still uses two conventional micro-adjustable buckles and a 45 mm strap, which is where the leverage for a 120 flex actually comes from, so the dial is not carrying the ski loads.
What if the BOA cable or dial fails on the mountain?
The cuff buckles and power strap still hold the boot closed well enough to ski down. The dial and cable are replaceable parts and BOA covers them under its own warranty, but plan on a shop visit rather than a trailside fix, since re-lacing the shell is not a field repair.
What foot shape fits the Tecnica Mach BOA HV 120?
A wide, high-volume foot. The 103 mm last is generous through the forefoot and over the instep, and the Quick Instep panel eases entry for a high arch. Narrow feet will not get enough wrap even with the dial cranked, and should be in the 100 mm or 98 mm shells.
Can the Tecnica Mach BOA HV 120 be punched and molded?
Yes. The polyurethane C.A.S. shell punches and grinds in problem areas and the liner is heat-moldable. Fit work and the dial are complementary rather than alternatives: punch out a bony spot, then use the dial to set overall pressure.

Our Verdict

The Tecnica Mach BOA HV 120 solves a problem that has followed wide-footed skiers for years. A 120 flex on a 103 mm last is already uncommon, and the BOA shell closure is what makes it wearable, drawing the forefoot in evenly instead of loading two buckle points. Two cuff buckles and a 45 mm strap still handle the leverage, so nothing about the power is compromised, and at 1,850 g per boot in a 27.5 the boot is no heavier than its buckled equivalent. The one open item is sole length, which we measure in the shop rather than take from a chart.

Frequently Asked Questions

What foot shape works best?

Low- to medium-volume feet with a lower instep and secure heel.
Does it punch well?

Minor boot fitting is possible, but race boots are less forgiving to modify than heavier Grilamid touring boots.