Opinions on the Waymaker Carbon 130, Dalbello Panterra 120/130, the Salomon quest 120/130, or any other crosover boot?

[StoneFacedBuddha]

I'd like to hear from those of you who've tried any of those boots or any alpine boot that could be toured in occasionally. I'm a very aggressive freeskier that pretty much solely rides resort (Alyeska), and I'd love to have a boot that could accommodate my fat feet and style of skiing while still having a possibility of being functional as an occasional touring boot. What are your thoughts? I'm especially interested in how the Waymakers and Quests hold up under pressure, as I found them extremely comfortable, albeit a bit soft, and the flex pattern on the Waymaker seems a little wonky.

 

[patagonialuke]

Are you looking for Tech binding compatibility or simply an alpine boot with a walk mode?

For tech compatible boots that still (mostly) ski like an alpine boot I'd check out the following (I haven't skied these boots but have friends that use them as their one-boot quiver)

Scarpa Freedom RS

Salomon QST Pro

Tecnica Cochise Pro

Lange XT 130

As always, get the boot that fits your foot. I don't have much experience with the more alpine-focused boots with walk modes, so there are definitely more options that might suit you better if you do ski predominantly in the resort, and hopefully other people can add some suggestions in that area.

 

[tomPietrowski]

Waymakers are a quality boot for a higher volume foot. They do have a pretty high instep so ensure that works for you. The dalbellos are good too but certainly a lower overall volume. I would not bother with the salomons as they will probably be too soft for you. The new Pinancle Pro from K2 is an awsome boot too so could be worth a look.