Notice: Atomic released a new boot under the name "Atomic Backland Carbon Boot", which you can find here.

Atomic pulled out all the stops for the new Backland series of touring boots. This figurative expression not only refers to pipe-organ knobs, but also to financial constraints, production impediments, and reasons that may stop you from buying them. This includes the most common reason for not-buying a ski boot: poor fit. With a unique heat-moldable shell, the Backland Carbon boots may fit just about everyone.

Here are the main points that might stop you from not-buying:

• Carbon reinforced Grilamid shell transfers power throughout the flex.
• Free/Lock 2.0 is a simple transition lever that doesn’t interfere with crampons.
• Platinum Liner is breathable which helps to prevent blisters. Also washable.
• Memory Fit heating process allows you to adapt the shell to your foot.
• Quick Click tongue lets you walk freely and then add stiffness for the down.
• Carbon spine and removable power strap further increase the performance.
• Skywalk rubber sole is grippy and appears to be reasonably durable.
• Cross laces and support zones in the liner brace your calf, ankle, and shin.

Update for 2017/18: Atomic updated the color scheme and added a handy pull tab on the ski/walk lever.