110-Flex Touring Boot with a Touring Sole
Atomic Backland XTD 110 Alpine Touring Boot
The Atomic Backland XTD 110 is a touring boot for skiers who want the Backland XTD chassis without paying for carbon. A 110 flex over a polyamide shell, stiffened by an external Energy Backbone rib rather than by carbon fiber, drives skis in the 95 to 108 mm range, and the 100 mm last runs medium through the forefoot and the instep. At 1,369 g per boot in a 26/26.5 with 74 degrees of cuff rotation, the Backland XTD 110 tours as well as the carbon version and gives up flex, not stride.
Expert Fit Review Fit profile and recommendations reviewed by CCBB bootfitters.
Is This the Right Boot for You?
Best For
Intermediate to advanced tourers on skis 95 to 108 mm wide who want a capable all-round touring boot and run pin, frame, or MNC bindings.
Consider Another Boot If
You want the stiffer 120 flex of the carbon version, you need a GripWalk sole for alpine bindings, or your foot needs a 98 mm last.
CCBB Boot Ratings
Uphill Efficiency
74 degrees of rotation at 1,369 g
Downhill Performance
110 flex on a polyamide shell
Walking Comfort
74 degrees of cuff rotation
Transition Speed
Free/Lock 4.5 external single 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
PunchabilityGood
Heat MoldableYes
Why We Like It
- The polyamide shell is 110 flex rather than 120 and punches more readily than the carbon loaded version, which matters on a difficult foot.
- 74 degrees of cuff rotation on Frictionless Mirror Pivots matches the carbon boots in the line, so the stride gives up nothing.
- At 1,369 g per boot in a 26/26.5 the Backland XTD 110 sits 11 g under the carbon 120, so the choice is flex and price rather than weight.
- The touring sole and certified tech inserts run this boot on pin, frame, and MNC bindings, which covers most backcountry setups.
Best Uses
- All-round backcountry touring on skis 95 to 108 mm wide
- Skiers moving up from a first touring boot
- Long days where stride matters more than the last degree of flex
- Medium-volume feet on a 100 mm last
- Pin, frame, and MNC binding setups
Bootfitter's Advice
The Backland XTD 110 runs a 100 mm last, medium width and medium volume, with a regular-height cuff across the size run and a ramp angle of 4 degrees. Confirm size with a shell fit rather than converting from a street-shoe number. The boot ships with a size adjuster, liner laces, and a liner spoiler, so volume and forward position can be tuned before anyone touches the shell.
A plain polyamide shell takes heat and punching more readily than the carbon loaded shells further up the Backland line, which makes the XTD 110 the easier boot to fit on a wide forefoot or a prominent sixth toe. The 3D Gold Tour liner is heat-moldable, and because Cross Lace 2.5 pulls the forefoot down through the lower buckle, a liner mold is usually the first move on a heel that lifts.
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
Weight1,369 g per boot (size 26/26.5)
Last100 mm, medium width and medium volume
Flex110
Range of Motion74 degrees
ShellPolyamide (PA) with an external Energy Backbone rib
CuffPolyamide (PA), regular height across the size run
Forward Lean13, 15 (default), and 17 degrees
Ramp Angle4 degrees
Size Range24/24.5 to 30/30.5
Features and Compatibility
Walk ModeFree/Lock 4.5 with Frictionless Mirror Pivots, 74 degrees of cuff rotation
Shell ClosureCross Lace 2.5, a Z-cable routed through the lower buckle
Cuff Closure7000-series aluminum tour buckles with a 40 mm velcro strap
Liner3D Gold Tour, heat-moldable and washable, with Dura Shield
SoleSkywalk touring norm sole, Touring (ISO 9523), with investment cast tech inserts
Binding CompatibilityCompatible with AT/frame and MNC bindings. Not compatible with ISO 5355 (Alpine) only bindings. Certified tech inserts add pin/tech (low-tech) binding compatibility.
Shell TechnologyProlite, Memory Fit, Hybrid Overlap, Stretch Guard 360
IncludedSize adjuster, liner laces, liner spoiler
Compare the Atomic Backland XTD 110
Backland XTD 110 vs. Atomic Backland XTD Carbon 120
Both run a 100 mm last, 74 degrees of rotation, and the Free/Lock 4.5 mechanism. The Carbon 120 uses a carbon loaded shell for a 120 flex at 1,380 g per boot. The Backland XTD 110 uses plain polyamide for a 110 flex at 1,369 g. The weight is close, so choose on flex and on how much fit work the shell needs.
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Backland XTD 110 vs. Atomic Backland Carbon
The Atomic Backland Carbon is the lighter, narrower boot at 1,179 g per boot on a 98 mm last, with a non-norm sole that runs pin bindings only. The Backland XTD 110 is wider, heavier, and stiffer, and its touring sole also fits frame and MNC bindings.
Shop the Atomic Backland Carbon
Backland XTD 110 vs. Scarpa Maestrale
Skiers cross-shop these as mid-flex all-round touring boots. The Scarpa Maestrale runs a 101 mm last with a three-buckle closure. The Atomic Backland XTD 110 runs a 100 mm last with a cable shell closure and 74 degrees of rotation. Foot shape usually decides it.
Shop the Scarpa Maestrale
Common Questions
Who should buy the Atomic Backland XTD 110?
Intermediate to advanced tourers on skis 95 to 108 mm wide who want the Backland XTD chassis at a lower flex and price. The Atomic Backland XTD 110 suits a medium-volume foot on a 100 mm last.
What bindings work with the Atomic Backland XTD 110?
The Atomic Backland XTD 110 has a Skywalk touring norm sole certified to Touring (ISO 9523), with investment cast tech inserts. Compatible with AT/frame and MNC bindings. Not compatible with ISO 5355 (Alpine) only bindings. Certified tech inserts add pin/tech (low-tech) binding compatibility. Confirm any MNC pairing against your specific binding model.
How much stiffer is the carbon version of this boot?
The Atomic Backland XTD Carbon 120 is rated 120 against 110 for the Atomic Backland XTD 110, and it reaches that flex with a carbon loaded shell rather than more plastic. The XTD 110 uses an external Energy Backbone rib on a plain polyamide shell instead.
Is the Atomic Backland XTD 110 heavier than the carbon version?
No, and this surprises people. The Atomic Backland XTD 110 weighs 1,369 g per boot at 26/26.5 against 1,380 g for the Atomic Backland XTD Carbon 120. Carbon buys flex here rather than weight, so anyone choosing the carbon boot to save grams is choosing it for the wrong reason.
How does the sizing run on the Atomic Backland XTD 110?
The Atomic Backland XTD 110 covers two Mondo sizes per shell and runs from 24/24.5 to 30/30.5. Confirm your size with a shell fit rather than converting from a street-shoe number.
Can the Atomic Backland XTD 110 be punched and molded?
Yes, and it takes fit work more readily than the carbon boots in the line. Memory Fit is designed for shell and cuff shaping, the plain polyamide shell accepts heat and punching well, and the 3D Gold Tour liner is heat-moldable.
Our Verdict
The Atomic Backland XTD 110 is the value choice in the Backland XTD line and the easier one to fit. It tours identically to the carbon boots at 74 degrees of cuff rotation, weighs 1,369 g per boot at 26/26.5, and gives up flex rather than stride or weight. The touring sole opens frame and MNC bindings alongside pin bindings. Skiers driving skis past 108 mm, or those who want the last measure of power, should step up to the Carbon 120 instead.
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