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The Future of Lange & the New XT3 Ski Boot
Episode 83

The Future of Lange & the New XT3 Ski Boot

GEAR:30 · BLISTER

January 17, 202041m 10s

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Show Notes

We talk to Lange’s Global Brand Director, Thor Verdonk, about Lange’s use of 'dual core' technology; why “ski boots should be alive”; the brand-new, 3rd generation, Lange XT3; heat-moldable shells; 3d printed boots; the future of Lange; and more.

TOPICS & TIMES:

  • What is “dual core” technology? (4:30)
  • Elasticity & ski boot weight (9:27)
  • Which boots are the hardest to develop? (13:53)
  • Heat moldable shells (15:53)
  • Elasticity / “Suspension” (17:30)
  • Lange XT (1st Gen.) (18:45)
  • Lange XT Freetour (2nd Gen.) (19:50)
  • Lange XT3 (New 3rd Gen.) (22:43)
  • What’s next for Lange? (34:13)
  • 3D printed boots? (38:50)

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