Atomic Backland XTD Carbon 115 W Touring Boot Ski Boots - Touring Boots - Ski Mountaineering - Womens Atomic
Atomic Backland XTD Carbon 115 W Touring Boot Ski Boots - Touring Boots - Ski Mountaineering - Womens Atomic

Atomic Backland XTD Carbon 115 W Touring Boot

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Description

The Atomic Backland XTD Carbon 115 W is a 1,296 gram (size 25.5) women's touring boot on a 100mm last, pairing a 74-degree stride with a genuine 115 flex and an ISO 9523 sole for pin, Shift, and MNC bindings.
Tech Specs
Features

  • Flex: A genuine, progressive 115 for a women's touring boot, stiffer than the Backland Carbon.
  • Weight: 1,296 g per boot (size 25.5), verified.
  • Last: 100 mm, medium and slightly roomy, with a lower women's cuff.
  • Range of Motion: 74 degrees on frictionless mirror pivots.
  • Walk Mode: Free/Lock 4.5 external ski/walk mechanism.
  • Shell: Carbon-loaded polyamide (Grilamid), hybrid overlap, heat-moldable Memory Fit.
  • Liner: 3D Platinum Tour, washable and heat-moldable.
  • Closure: Cross Lace 2.5 instep cable, two buckles, and a 40mm quick-release cam strap.
  • Sole: Atomic Skywalk touring sole (ISO 9523) with tech fittings.
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Women's Stiff Lightweight Touring Boot

Atomic Backland XTD Carbon 115 W Touring Boot

The Atomic Backland XTD Carbon 115 W Touring Boot is a 1,296 gram (size 25.5) women's touring boot with a 100mm last, a 115 flex, and a Skywalk ISO 9523 touring sole with tech fittings, built for women who want a boot that walks like the Backland Carbon but skis with real downhill power, in a lower cuff and a true 22.5 shell option.

Expert Fit Review Fit profile and recommendations reviewed by CCBB bootfitters.

Is This the Right Boot for You?

Best For
Women tourers and ski mountaineers with medium to slightly high-volume feet who want a 1,296 gram boot that pairs a 74-degree stride with a genuine 115 flex, a lower cuff height, and an ISO 9523 sole that also works with the Salomon Shift and MNC bindings.
Consider Another Boot If
You want the lightest possible boot, have a narrow low-volume foot, or need the damp power of a heavy freeride boot like the women's Hawx Ultra XTD. The Backland XTD Carbon 115 W skis stronger than the Backland Carbon but still gives up power to a heavier crossover.

CCBB Boot Ratings

Uphill Efficiency
4/5
74 degree ROM at 1,296 g
Downhill Performance
4/5
Genuine, progressive 115
Walking Comfort
5/5
Frictionless, tongue-free stride
Transition Speed
4/5
Free/Lock 4.5 lever

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

CCBB Fit Profile

Overall VolumeMedium
Toe BoxMedium
Forefoot VolumeMedium
Instep HeightMedium
Heel HoldGood
Ankle HoldGood
PunchabilityModerate
Heat MoldableYes

Why We Like It

  • At 1,296 grams per boot in size 25.5, the Atomic Backland XTD Carbon 115 W skis a genuine 115 flex while staying lighter than most stiff women's freeride touring boots.
  • The carbon-loaded shell and cuff give a progressive flex that we find a real step up from the softer Backland Carbon on the descent.
  • The frictionless mirror pivots and 74-degree range of motion keep the stride long and smooth for efficient climbing.
  • The Skywalk ISO 9523 touring sole broadens binding options to include the Salomon Shift and MNC alpine bindings alongside pin-tech touring bindings.
  • The lower cuff height and a true 22/22.5 mondo shell suit shorter and smaller-legged skiers who often swim in unisex touring boots.
  • The washable 3D Platinum Tour liner and Memory Fit shell can both be heat molded to a 100mm last that runs medium and slightly roomy.

Best Uses

  • All-day touring and ski mountaineering with a downhill focus
  • Powder touring on skis 95 to 110mm underfoot
  • Women who want one boot for pin-tech and Shift setups
  • Medium to slightly high-volume women's feet
  • Smaller and shorter-legged skiers needing a lower cuff or 22.5 shell

Bootfitter's Advice

The Atomic Backland XTD Carbon 115 W fits medium-volume and slightly roomy on a 100mm last, wider than the 98mm Backland Carbon and Hawx boots, with a secure heel and a lower cuff than the men's Backland XTD Carbon 120. After fitting hundreds of skiers we find it suits medium to higher-volume women's feet and shorter legs. Atomic prints the true last on each sole, and the 22.5 shell measures near 92mm, so smaller feet get a genuine fit rather than a shrunken larger shell.

The Memory Fit shell heat molds and moderately punches, so plan changes at the sixth-toe and navicular, though a thin carbon touring shell accepts less modification than a burly alpine boot. The stock liner is relatively thick, so skiers between sizes should try the smaller shell first. Confirm length with a shell fit rather than converting from street-shoe size.

Fit profile reviewed by CCBB bootfitters. Final sizing should be confirmed with a shell fit whenever possible.

Technical Specifications Manufacturer specs · Click to expand

Fit and Construction

Weight
1,296 g per boot (size 25.5), verified by skimo.co.
Last
100 mm (stated at size 26.5; near 92 mm in the 22.5 shell)
Flex
115. A genuine, progressive 115 for a women's touring boot, slightly softer than the men's Backland XTD Carbon 120 and clearly stiffer than the Backland Carbon.
Range of Motion
74 degrees
Shell
Carbon-loaded polyamide (Grilamid), hybrid overlap, Memory Fit customizable, lower women's cuff
Cuff
Carbon-loaded polyamide (Grilamid)

Features and Compatibility

Walk Mode
Free/Lock 4.5 external ski/walk mechanism with frictionless mirror pivots
Closure
Cross Lace 2.5 instep cable, two buckles, and a 40mm quick-release cam strap
Binding Compatibility
Pin-tech (low-tech) touring bindings, hybrid bindings such as the Salomon Shift, and MNC alpine bindings; ISO 9523 touring sole with tech fittings. Not compatible with GripWalk-only or standard ISO 5355 alpine bindings.
Sole
Atomic Skywalk touring sole (ISO 9523) with tech fittings
Forward Lean
13, 15, 17 degrees
Liner
3D Platinum Tour, washable and heat-moldable

Compare the Atomic Backland XTD Carbon 115 W

Backland XTD Carbon 115 W vs. Atomic Backland Carbon

The Atomic Backland XTD Carbon 115 W skis a genuine 115 flex against the Backland Carbon's soft touring flex, and its ISO 9523 sole adds Salomon Shift and MNC compatibility that the tech-only Carbon lacks. The Backland Carbon is lighter and a touch better walking. Choose the XTD W for downhill power and binding range, the Carbon for the lightest option.

Shop Atomic Backland Carbon boots

Backland XTD Carbon 115 W vs. Tecnica Zero G Tour W

Both are stiff women's touring boots near 1,300 grams. The Tecnica Zero G Tour skis a slightly damper flex with a four-buckle overlap, while the Atomic Backland XTD Carbon 115 W walks with less resistance thanks to its tongue-free shell and 74-degree stride, and offers a true 22.5 shell for small feet. Descent-focused skiers lean Tecnica; uphill-focused lean Atomic.

Shop Tecnica Zero G Tour W boots

Backland XTD Carbon 115 W vs. Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD 115 BOA W

The women's Hawx Ultra XTD 115 BOA is a full polyurethane 50/50 boot that skis with much more damping and power but weighs 290 grams more per boot and walks with a shorter 54-degree stride. The Atomic Backland XTD Carbon 115 W is the lighter, better-walking touring choice. Choose the Hawx to ski hard inbounds and out, the Backland XTD W for dedicated touring.

Shop Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD 115 BOA W boots

Common Questions

Who should buy the Atomic Backland XTD Carbon 115 W?
The Atomic Backland XTD Carbon 115 W suits women tourers and ski mountaineers with medium to slightly high-volume feet who want a 1,296 gram boot that walks well and skis a genuine 115 flex. It fits skiers who want one boot for pin-tech and Salomon Shift setups, and its lower cuff and 22.5 shell suit smaller and shorter-legged skiers.
Is the Atomic Backland XTD Carbon 115 W really a 115 flex?
Yes, with context. The Atomic Backland XTD Carbon 115 W has a genuine, progressive 115 flex for a women's touring boot, softer than the men's Backland XTD Carbon 120 and clearly stiffer than the Backland Carbon. Because it is tongue-free and light, it does not ski as damp as a heavy freeride boot, but the number is honest for the touring category.
What bindings work with the Atomic Backland XTD Carbon 115 W?
The Atomic Backland XTD Carbon 115 W has an ISO 9523 touring sole with tech fittings, so it works with pin-tech (low-tech) touring bindings, hybrid bindings such as the Salomon Shift, and MNC (Multi-Norm Certified) alpine bindings. It is not compatible with GripWalk-only bindings or standard ISO 5355 alpine bindings. Confirm your binding accepts an ISO 9523 sole before mounting.
How does the Atomic Backland XTD Carbon 115 W fit?
The Atomic Backland XTD Carbon 115 W fits medium and slightly roomy on a 100mm last, wider than the 98mm Backland Carbon, with a lower cuff height for women and a secure heel. Medium to higher-volume feet fit best. The true 22.5 shell measures near 92mm, so small feet get a real fit. Confirm length with a shell fit.
How much does the Atomic Backland XTD Carbon 115 W weigh?
The Atomic Backland XTD Carbon 115 W weighs 1,296 grams per boot in size 25.5 by skimo.co measurement. That is heavier than the Backland Carbon but lighter than most stiff women's freeride touring boots, and lighter than the full polyurethane women's Hawx Ultra XTD 115 BOA.
How is it different from the men's Backland XTD Carbon 120?
The Atomic Backland XTD Carbon 115 W uses the same shell platform and 100mm last but adds a lower cuff height, a slightly softer 115 flex, and a smaller size range that includes a true 22/22.5 mondo shell. The men's Backland XTD Carbon 120 runs a taller cuff and a stiffer 120 flex.
Can the Atomic Backland XTD Carbon 115 W be heat molded?
Yes. The Atomic Backland XTD Carbon 115 W uses a Memory Fit shell that heat molds and moderately punches, so our bootfitters can open room at the sixth-toe, navicular, and instep. Like all thin carbon touring shells it accepts less modification than a heavy alpine boot, so plan modest changes.
What skis pair well with the Atomic Backland XTD Carbon 115 W?
The Atomic Backland XTD Carbon 115 W drives touring and powder skis 95 to 110mm underfoot with confidence for a light boot, especially in soft snow. Skiers charging hard in variable snow may want a heavier boot, but for most touring the 115 flex has ample power.

Our Verdict

The Atomic Backland XTD Carbon 115 W gives women a Backland that walks like the Backland Carbon but skis with real power. At 1,296 grams with a 74-degree stride and a genuine, progressive 115 flex, it is a versatile all-arounder for tourers and ski mountaineers who want descent control without a big weight penalty. The lower cuff and true 22.5 shell suit smaller skiers, and the ISO 9523 sole adds Shift and MNC compatibility the tech-only Backland Carbon lacks. It fits medium to higher-volume feet best on its roomy 100mm last.