i just bought a pair. They are so sick. Before I get going note that I bought the Krypton Pro which is stiffer and has a more dense shell than the cross, I weigh 190 so they don't feel that stiff to me at all. The first thing you notice is that once you get your foot in the boot grabs it like a firm handshake, it really felt as though i was one with the boot. They are so amazingly comfortable if you have the right foot type. I wear a size thirteen shoe, but my foot is relatively narrow for its length, so I've had a lot of trouble in the past finding a boot that is long enough in the toe, and that grabs my foot. My toe doesn't hit the end at all, but it gets held back in place by the lycra (elastic material) that the liner is made of. So if you have a narrow foot, the Krypton is ideal. This is the first boot I have ever tried on that had zero hot spots the whole time I wore it in the store. The flex is amazingly smooth and consistent, and unlike other boots, the ankle area doesn't seem to cave in on your foot when you flex em. They seem pretty light to me but Im not really concerned with weight. So all in all, having never skied them before, I recommend that you go to the Dalbello site, find a dealer, and get these boots on your feet. They aren't even that expensive. The Pros cost me 499 and the Crosses would have been 399, if you know much about good boots this really isn't a huge deal considering the fact that your boots are your single most vital piece of equipment. Good luck!