Lange RX 130 MV vs. Shadow 130 mv

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Originally Posted by whambat

I just noticed that Lange has a Shadow 140 LV. Haven’t seen a shop with them, but that seems like the equivalent to the RS 130 in terms of price and features like cam power strap and liner. I would maybe consider that boot if you are looking at the RS130.

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Ankle pocket/instep/heel are tighter on the RS130 MV vs My Shadow LV

Considering the shadow for my next boot. Can anyone compare it to the Tecnica Mach 1? Specifically fit if you have a/b tested.

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Originally Posted by zion zig zag

Considering the shadow for my next boot. Can anyone compare it to the Tecnica Mach 1? Specifically fit if you have a/b tested.

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Shadow: Higher instep / Softer Progressive / wider forefoot

Mach: Lower Instep / Stiffer off the top / Lower Volume overall

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Originally Posted by K1mJ0ngTr1ll

Shadow: Higher instep / Softer Progressive / wider forefoot

Mach: Lower Instep / Stiffer off the top / Lower Volume overall

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Awesome thank you. Do you think the Shadow LV is more comparable to the Mach MV? I've heard the shadow has better heel hold than the Mach in both LV/MV, which I need.

Also, I've always skied the Mach in 130 flex but found a screaming deal on the 120's. On warm days I blow right through the flex so I want something stiffer, am I barking up the wrong tree with a Shadow 130?

Well respected bootfitter suggested the Shadow to me while fitting my touring boots last year, but I honestly can't remember if she told me LV or MV.

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Originally Posted by zion zig zag

Awesome thank you. Do you think the Shadow LV is more comparable to the Mach MV? I've heard the shadow has better heel hold than the Mach in both LV/MV, which I need.

Also, I've always skied the Mach in 130 flex but found a screaming deal on the 120's. On warm days I blow right through the flex so I want something stiffer, am I barking up the wrong tree with a Shadow 130?

Well respected bootfitter suggested the Shadow to me while fitting my touring boots last year, but I honestly can't remember if she told me LV or MV.

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How big are you?

I’m 6’1 and about 220 to 230 pounds depending on the week. My issue with the shadow is the end step was a touch high and I was able to over leverage the boot in the 130. The shadow also gets quite soft when it warms up.

Thus I swapped to the RS 130 due to its lower end step and honestly more low volume heel and ankle. The flex also feels quite a bit more substantial over the shadow which is what I needed as well.

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Originally Posted by K1mJ0ngTr1ll

How big are you?

I’m 6’1 and about 220 to 230 pounds depending on the week.

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I'm 5'11" and usually only 165 in ski season.

I think you’d be fine in the shadow 130 then. Definitely go try them on at a shop and see what’s better on the instep.

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Originally Posted by K1mJ0ngTr1ll

I think you’d be fine in the shadow 130 then. Definitely go try them on at a shop and see what’s better on the instep.

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Awesome, thanks again.

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Originally Posted by zion zig zag

Awesome, thanks again.

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No problem and good luck!

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Originally Posted by whambat

I just noticed that Lange has a Shadow 140 LV. Haven’t seen a shop with them, but that seems like the equivalent to the RS 130 in terms of price and features like cam power strap and liner. I would maybe consider that boot if you are looking at the RS130.

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Evo and Starthaus are both advertising these. Might check them out.

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Originally Posted by K1mJ0ngTr1ll

How big are you?

I’m 6’1 and about 220 to 230 pounds depending on the week. My issue with the shadow is the end step was a touch high and I was able to over leverage the boot in the 130. The shadow also gets quite soft when it warms up.

Thus I swapped to the RS 130 due to its lower end step and honestly more low volume heel and ankle. The flex also feels quite a bit more substantial over the shadow which is what I needed as well.

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Fwiw, I replaced my 5th (or was it 6th) pair of RX130 LV with the RS 130 LV, fit appears to be exactly the same, plastic and liner are slightly stiffer. Shadow didn't do much for me, felt soft and a bit big as mentioned.

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Originally Posted by scmartin69

Fwiw, I replaced my 5th (or was it 6th) pair of RX130 LV with the RS 130 LV, fit appears to be exactly the same, plastic and liner are slightly stiffer. Shadow didn't do much for me, felt soft and a bit big as mentioned.

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I tried on the MV and LV of the RS and they seemed identical in the instep heel and ankle but with a touch more room in the MV forefoot. Could have made the LV work but I got a screaming deal on the MV so I sent it. Hopefully we don’t end up needing the MV.

Pink panther 140s reissue. In the wild. Rare. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...b05309533c.jpg

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Finally pulled off the band-aid and retired my RX130s. Only 1 day on the Lange Shadows, and I have the LV versions, BUT DAMN! I was loving these boots. I felt connected to the ski like I've never been before. My RX130s were pretty clapped out, but so far I'm stoked.

As for fit, I usually have to get a big toe punch and some room around my sixth toe in RX130s. I would guess that I will still need the big toe punch but the room around my sixth toe felt good, and other than the crappy footbed, I think these boots feel pretty damn good out of the box. Have a good amount of lift served ski days lined up over the holidays to properly break em in.