Atomic Women's Nexus 95 26/27

“Easy entry” ski boots, which are much easier to put on than standard boots, have been around for a few years now. Until now, though, that design has meant a slight compromise on performance. The all-mountain Atomic Nexus 95 skis like a regular boot, yet you can kick your foot into it without needing your hands to help. That makes it a welcome option if aches, injuries or limited mobility would otherwise keep you off the slopes.

The opening mechanism works much like the walk mode on a freeride boot, with a clear lever to operate it.

The boots also come with “size adjuster” plates. Place them under the footbeds for a snugger fit.

• Roomy 101 mm “HV” (High Volume) last
• Mimic Silver liner
• Polyurethane shell with Prolite construction: reinforcement exactly where it’s needed, and nowhere else
• Fully heat-mouldable
• To put them on, open the mechanism and the power strap, step in and push the lever down. You can even do this with your other foot
• GripWalk soles