Not worth the big price difference. I've seen pros with the leather all messed up and looking like shit. The kaos are pretty comfy with the snowboard style liner. Plus they have the toe bang protection this year. If you have a foot that could be described as average or narrow, you should try some Full Tilts on, maybe you'll like them even more than the Salomon. Remember that your boots have a huge influence on your skiing, if you have boots that doesn't fit well, it will mess up your skiing. It fucking sucks to have to stop after an hour because your feet hurts. Take your time to do your purchase and try as many models as possible before buying.