SHADOW 85 W MV GW

The Lange Shadow 85 W MV GW is a women's alpine ski boot with an 85 flex and a 100 mm last (MV, medium volume), reinventing the traditional cuff construction through the Suspension Blade Dual Pivot system, replacing the fixed rear axis of conventional boots with two independent pivot points at the ankle and heel. The Assisted Performance System amplifies the skier's input by up to 26%, delivering more power and control with less effort, while the Women's Cuff, shorter and narrower, adapts to the specific anatomy of the female calf.

The Dual Core shell, in polyurethane, combines plastics of different hardness through a power-injection process with 5 simultaneous entry points, directing hard plastic to the heel and lower shell and soft plastic to the areas that wrap the foot and leg. The One Piece Liner, seamless and thermoformable, features an Asymmetrical Toe Box that reduces pressure on the toes, a women-specific Shin Control tongue, Core Custom 3 thermal insulation and New Primaloft padding for added warmth. Four ultra-light aluminum buckles, the Adjustable Performance Flex Adjust system with 4 interchangeable stiffness levels, the New Snow Seal against snow and wind, and the GripWalk sole mounted as standard round out a package built to help skiers progress without losing comfort or snow feel.

FEATURES

• 85 flex, for skiers seeking a comfortable platform to progress
• Assisted Performance System: up to 26% more power transmission with less effort
• Suspension Blade Dual Pivot: cuff with dual pivot points at the ankle and heel
• Women's Cuff: shorter, narrower cuff adapted to the female calf anatomy
• Dual Core polyurethane shell with 5-point power injection
• Thermoformable One Piece Liner: seamless liner, moldable in-store
• Asymmetrical Toe Box: curved toe area with no pressure on the toes
• Women-specific Shin Control tongue
• Core Custom 3 thermal insulation with New Primaloft padding
• Adjustable Performance - Flex Adjust: 4 interchangeable stiffness levels
• New Snow Seal: seals out snow and wind
• Four ultra-light aluminum buckles
• GripWalk sole mounted as standard for extra grip and walking comfort

SPECIFICATIONS

GENDER

Women

FLEX

85 (Flex Adjust, 4 levels)

SIZE RANGE

22.5 to 27.5 Mondopoint

LAST WIDTH

100 mm (MV, medium volume)

NO. OF BUCKLES

4 ultra-light aluminum buckles with 7 mm micro-adjustment

COMPATIBILITY

ISO 23223 GripWalk

USE

Piste and all-mountain skiing

MATERIAL

SHELL

Polyurethane with Dual Core construction; Women's Cuff also in polyurethane

INNER LINER

Thermoformable One Piece Liner, with Core Custom 3 thermal insulation, New Primaloft padding, Asymmetrical Toe Box and Shin Control tongue

SOLE

GripWalk

APPROX. WEIGHT: 1,700 g PER BOOT (Size 24.5 Mondopoint)

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

• Assisted Performance System - A system that combines Dual Pivot and Suspension Blade technologies to amplify the skier's input into the boot through mechanical advantage. It increases power transmission to the ski by up to 26%, reducing the effort needed to achieve the same result. It works similarly to a bike's suspension, allowing skiers to ski longer and more efficiently.
• Dual Pivot - A design that replaces the fixed rear anchor point of traditional boots with two independent pivot points, located at the ankle and heel. This separation creates a mechanical advantage that engages the full length of the cuff, instead of concentrating flex at a single point. The result is more power and control with less effort from the skier.
• Suspension Blade - An external blade connecting the upper cuff to the lower shell of the boot, allowing both pieces to move in a coordinated way. It absorbs vibration and improves energy transmission and snow feel throughout the turn. It delivers a smoother, more progressive flex than traditional fixed-cuff constructions.
• Women's Cuff - A cuff designed specifically to accommodate the natural shape and position of the female calf, with a reduced height compared to the men's cuff (15 mm less at the back and 20 mm less at the front). It offers greater comfort and a more natural, upright stance on the skis. It avoids excessive pressure on the upper calf, common with men's-proportioned cuffs.
• Dual Core - A process that simultaneously injects rigid and soft plastics into targeted zones of the shell, using a "power injection" method through 5 entry points. Hard plastic is directed to the heel, spine and lower shell to retain stiffness, while soft plastic wraps the foot and lower leg. The result is greater elastic tension, delivering more response and rebound when flexing.
• One Piece Liner - An inner liner made from a single piece, with no break or seam from the lower ankle up, or between the forefoot and the cuff. It's thermoformable, so it can be molded in-store to fit the exact anatomy of each foot, eliminating transition points that often cause pressure or uncomfortable folds in multi-piece liners. The result is a clean, consistent fit that follows the foot's true shape all day.
• Asymmetrical Toe Box - A liner toe area shaped with a curve rather than a conventional straight line, specifically designed to reduce pressure on top of the toes. It conforms better to the foot's natural anatomy than a traditional symmetrical toe box. It contributes directly to the overall comfort of the One Piece Liner.
• Shin Control - An anatomical, asymmetric tongue exclusive to the women's range, designed to distribute shin pressure over a larger area when flexing. It offers maximum comfort without sacrificing the precision and responsiveness needed for ski control. It's combined with the rest of the One Piece Liner to improve overall fit.
• New Primaloft - A synthetic padding material built into the inner liner, designed to retain body heat in cold and damp conditions. It improves thermal comfort during long days on the slopes without adding significant weight or bulk. It complements the Core Custom 3 insulation for extra warmth.
• Adjustable Performance - Flex Adjust - A system that lets skiers choose from 4 stiffness levels by combining two interchangeable elastomers, one under the Dual Pivot's leverage point and another at the top of the Suspension Blade. It allows the boot's feel to be personalized to each skier's preference, whether that's a firmer base, a softer upper section, or any combination of the two. It offers a much wider adjustment range than a simple fixed softening percentage.
• New Snow Seal - A sealing system that keeps snow and wind out of the boot's interior, particularly at the junction between the shell and the cuff. It keeps the boot drier and warmer in adverse conditions. It complements the thermal performance of the One Piece Liner with Core Custom 3 insulation and New Primaloft padding.
• GripWalk® - A sole with a thick rubber tread and a convex toe profile, designed to improve traction and natural foot roll while walking off the skis. It includes integrated stiff pads that guarantee optimal power transmission and correct Alpine release function. It's mounted as standard on this model.