The K2 Mindbender 130 BOA is a stiff alpine touring boot for advanced to expert skiers who want strong performance on both the ascent and the descent. It runs a MultiFit 97 to 100 mm last with a 100 mm reference and a PowerFit Pro Tour liner with Ultralon foam, an asymmetric tongue and a tour notch.
A lower-shell BOA Fit System, two buckles and an elastic cam power strap close the boot. The Powerlock Spyne walk mode delivers 50 degrees of range of motion with forward lean adjustable from 10 to 17 degrees, and integrated tech fittings work with tech and DIN bindings. GripWalk soles and modular heel inserts round it out.
The trade-off is weight and stiffness. A 130 flex crossover boot will feel burly on long tours, and it rewards skiers who drive their skis hard.
It suits strong skiers who tour and ski the resort in one boot. Sizes run 24.5 to 30.5 mondo.
For aggressive skiers who want one boot to climb and charge, the Mindbender 130 BOA is a powerful, confidence-inspiring boot.
Ski boots are sized in Mondopoint, based on the length of your foot in centimeters. The chart below is a general reference for converting between sizing systems.
This chart is not a fitting. The only way to know your ski boot size is to be fit in person, either with a Boot Fitting at our shop or from a professional fitting you have had elsewhere. Sizing, shape, and volume vary by brand and model, and a performance fit is snugger than your street shoe. Unworn boots can be returned under our return policy, but a boot that doesn't fit can be a big hassle for your trip if you haven't tried it on.
| Mondo (cm) | US Men's | US Women's | EU |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22/22.5 | 4/4.5 | 5/5.5 | 35 |
| 23/23.5 | 5/5.5 | 6/6.5 | 36/37 |
| 24/24.5 | 6/6.5 | 7/7.5 | 38 |
| 25/25.5 | 7/7.5 | 8/8.5 | 39/40 |
| 26/26.5 | 8/8.5 | 9/9.5 | 41 |
| 27/27.5 | 9/9.5 | 10/10.5 | 42/43 |
| 28/28.5 | 10/10.5 | 11/11.5 | 44 |
| 29/29.5 | 11/11.5 | – | 45/46 |
| 30/30.5 | 12/12.5 | – | 47 |
| 31/31.5 | 13/13.5 | – | 48/49 |
| 32/32.5 | 14/14.5 | – | 50 |
Conversions are approximate and can differ by half a size between brands.
Ski boots are built with one shell for each full and half size, so a 27 and a 27.5 are the same boot with a different liner or footboard. That is why sizes are listed together, like 27/27.5.
Very few models differ from this. Scarpa is the main exception, pairing sizes the other way (for example, 26.5/27 share a shell). When a model is sized differently, we call it out on that product's page.
Book a Boot Fitting with our team at (802) 253-4531. Preliminary boot work is included with every boot purchase.
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