Gara LV

The best boot liner ever. Makes my feet feel strong with every turn.

Best liner you can get. Talk to others who swear by them for all the tips and tricks to both break them in and care for them throughout the course of their life span - which I am told is at least 3+ seasons. I love them.

Ski boot shell: Lange XT3 130 MV Lower leg and foot volume: lowish volume forefoot, high arch and instep, slender ankles, big calves. Skier type: fairly aggressive, ski patroller (not uncommon to do very long hours in my boots) What works or doesn't work for me: while the Gara LVs were an immediate improvement over the stock liners and the intuitions that replaced them, they took some getting used to, and some breaking in. I needed to add a little cork to my right heel pocket and quite a bit to the left (both medial and lateral). I was apprehensive about adding cork at first, afraid to ruin my liners, but adding a bit at a time yielded good incremental gains in heel hold and comfort. Unfortunately, thanks to my challenging arch and instep height I’m unable to use the laces and power strap. I just can’t slide the liner into the boot without tearing things up. I destroyed a boot horn in like a week. Fortunately, the performance and comfort gains from the Garas without are enough that I really don’t miss the little added stiffness. Ultimately this is the best investment I’ve made in my skiing ever. I have never had boots that fit this well. Even after countless hours working with bootfitters. The added precision from the new liners is nothing short of incredible. I no longer need to pop most of my boot buckles after every run. My feet stay warmer and don’t go numb like clockwork. The fit stays consistent throughout 8-9 hour days in my boots, which is something I’ve never felt before either. My wife, and a whole bunch of our friends have now joined the Zipfit club. If you’re thinking about getting yourself a pair, don’t hesitate, just do it. Seriously.

Are you thinking about buying a ZipFit liner? Do it, you won't be disappointed. The heel hold is unbelievable. Allday comfort. Warm. The flexible neoprene toe box allows for a sock-like fit, great for wide feet and high insteps. You'll ski like McConkey each of the 10 days you get in a year.

In an age when things are mass-produced and looking at a modern boot's liner makes you cringe for workmanship and detail, the Zipfit is a welcome respite. Putting your feet into the Zipfit liner is a "thunk" as the heel locks itself into the heel pocket. It's a profound change from assembly line liners. Made in Italy. Worth every penny. This is the real deal. Getting feet into the liner is easy getting the whole thing into the shell takes a bit of practice and does take a bit more time. Time well spent. Things to change. Send them in a box. Not a bag. Seriously. A booklet that describes the cork addition removal process in detail. For 550$ Euro send a tube of cork. The "Thinsulate" label needs to go. It looks very cheap - and on such a beautiful piece of workmanship. Do I really need to see 3M??? And detracts from the look hugely. Seriously, get rid of it or hide it on the other side. The lace lock mechanism is OK but could benefit from an industrial designer's hand. I'd recess the power strap slightly into the liner - the power strap when all done up takes up a bit of room/ thickness find ways to reduce this bulk slightly. This is all minor stuff - this is a beautiful piece of craftsmanship. How does it ski? Divinely. The heel hold and general fit is the best I've experienced in over fifty years of skiing. Remember Nordica Astral Slaloms? With these liners you can actually feel the snow. Highly recommend.

I have been a huge Zipfit fan for many years. Life changing liner for comfort, control, durability. Got the new Gara LV to go with new Low Volume Salomon boots. Perfect. Skiing them at Park City. Just astounding comfort and control. And I have very tough to fit feet. Perfect.

Best ski equipment I have ever bought. I wish I had known about zipfit liners decades ago when I was racing. Better late than never!

My zipfits are the best investment i've ever made. They made the biggest difference in my skiing. The tight lace up fit and stiff cork makes your boot more responsive, and gives you so much more control. Also completely cured my shin bang - these will cushion even the worst back slaps. People ask me how I still ski everyday / compete in race boots - these liners are how.

This is an excellent upgrade to the stock liners that came in my Atomics. They even alleviated some pressure point pain that had been getting difficult to deal with. With that said, they could be improved. I'd like to see a boa lace system if the dial could be positioned properly out of the way, and the power strap is a little cumbersome as well. Nevertheless, a very well-manufactured product, and the customer support is excellent.

They're just about everything I was hoping for. My feet are happy all day long, which I never thought was possible and has changed the way I ski the resort. Now the last lap of the day is just as enjoyable as the first. I'm using these in a pair of Tecnica Cochise 130's and it took a little time to figure out how to get them on and off without struggle. But, after a chat with Jeff, I haven't had any issues. They are quite a bit stiffer than the stock Cochise liners, which is noticeable while touring, but not bad enough to give me any regrets. I love these liners now, and I'm really hoping to hold onto them for a long time.

I have used Zip fits for decades and they perform like nothing else. I recently started using the leather Gara and its a game changer having the leather around my foot! Feedback to the skis is insanely smooth powerful just like Nordica liners in the seventies which Sven developed with Nordica that were and still are literally works of art as are zip fits. They might be hard to put on. But a heated boot bag makes it quite easy. They sensitivity underfoot is beyond amazing. Should be more like 10 stars!

As a strong, female skier I have a REALLY hard time finding a boot that is both small enough and stiff enough for me to really drive my skis like the ex-racer that I am. The Gara LV from Zipfit helps eliminate those issues by not only creating a liner that's true to my foot size, it also stiffens up whatever shell I'm riding in that day. The control is finally back in my hands...er, feet, and I couldn't be happier!

Straight Power. I love the control and power that my Gara LV give me. Not only are these liners super comfy, they really change the game when it comes to control. I feel more confident on my skis and my feet are more comfy. What a combo, can't recommend ZipFits enough.

Excellent liners. Better fit then with any other system so far. Recommend 100%

Ski boot shell: K2 Anthem Pro 120 Lower leg and foot volume: Low Skier type: Professional big mountain/ Freeride skier I love my ZipFit liners! I used to really struggle with shin bang, and I don’t anymore! Huge win. Plus, I finally feel like I can transfer power to my skis efficiently 🤯 I can’t recommend these enough. THANK YOU ZIPFIT ❤️

Ski boot shell: Tecnica Mach1 LV 130 Lower leg and foot volume: Mid Skier type: Expert I have spent thousands of dollars on ski boots and liners. A friend told me about Zipfit and I was skeptical but thought I might as well give it a try- the return policy begs you to try them and feel the difference. These liners are seriously the best! I have 30+ days in mine and they keep getting better and better. I typically had issues with too much pressure over the top of my foot but by the time I would get a boot that would alleviate that, I would be swimming in the heel area. I am now in the boot I should be for heel hold and have adjustment over the top of my foot (I actually need to add more cork in the heel area for next season). I am sold on these liners for life! The fit and ski performance is unparalleled while the quality will last for many, many seasons. Get a pair, you won't regret and feel the difference!

I have been skiing with zipfits for more than 15 yrs, but have only purchased 2 pair of zip fits. Since zipfits do not “pack out”, i purchase 3 pairs of shells per pair of zipfits. They allow one to have that tight fit which i find necessary or desirable for those higher speed turns and in the moguls. This is the upgrade that boot sellers should be incorporating in their liners or offering as an option. Nordica did a partial cork in one model a few yrs ago but i put my zipfits in them mid-season. I highly recommend these for people who want to ski more than 2 seasons in their boots and who ski more than 10 full days a year. I imagine people who ski backcountry which puts a lot of wear on the liner will love zipfits!

Ski boot shell: Lange 130 Lower leg and foot volume: Medium, old guy, needed more toe width Skier type: advanced / used to race These are awesome!

I love my ZipFits! Before I got ZipFits I was rocking the stock liner in every boot. My feet would have pressure points or I couldn't lock my buckles down tight enough for the control I wanted. These liners changed the control I have in my boots and made me feel like I upped my skiing ability within one day. A plus is that I can rock them in my resort boots and my touring boots!