Dalbello Menace and Gaia
The Dalbello Menace and Gaia are boots that are made in three models: the 1 ($89, 2010 prices), 2 ($99, 2010 prices), and 4 ($149, 2010 prices), with sizing, stiffness, and cuff height increasing with each model, so that your child can stay with the same boot design into the teen years. The numbers correspond to the number of buckles the boot has The Gaia has a violet and white graphic to appeal to girls, while the Menace has a sleek black and yellow look.
Full Tilt Growth Spurt
The Full Tilt Growth Spurt ($169, 2010 prices) is available in both a boys' black and green graphic and girls' black and pink graphic. If your child is growing rapidly, and you want a boot that you won't have to sell at the end of the year, the Growth Spurt covers it. With the use of an Allen wrench, you can adjust the boot into three different sizes and lock it back into place. The Growth Spurt has two buckles, and its three-piece design and ribbed tongue provide ankle flex and shock absorption.
Tecnica Agent 65
The Tecnica Agent 65 ($249, 2010 prices) is a four-buckle boot designed for aggressive young skiers looking to become budding racers and big mountain freeriders. The boot has a Progressive Flex System, so that stiffness increases with shell size and performance isn't compromised. The heel and toe pieces are replaceable, so you can pass the boot on to the next child in the family. The buckles have microadjustments, and the power strap assists in getting a performance fit.
