The Nidecker Altai W is the centrepiece of the Nidecker boot collection, offering freeride-friendly support at a reasonable price. The Dual BOA lacing system features textile-coated laces and twin dials to allow you to control the upper and lower sections independently. They have smoothed out the connection between the outsole and the boot via a molded section, eliminating the usual hard edge to prevent it from getting caught in your binding’s heelcup. There’s a heat-moldable liner, allowing you to customize the fit if you need to but which is comfortable straight out the box. The Altai is a mid-stiff model with plenty of lateral support, making it great for digging trenches in the piste or floating through forests with pinpoint accuracy.