I've known about zip-fit liners for some time and always thought them to be too expensive and a pain in the ass. I've watched the people I've worked with go through the routine of putting the liners on and then getting into the shell as something I didn't want to do. I have a medium-width forefoot and a narrow heel, and over the years, I've rarely had a boot that fits. My biggest mistake with the Zip Fit liner was not buying them sooner. Lange Shadow MV, Zip Fit Gara LV. Mac, Killington Vermont

Skied at Utah for 2 weeks. Day 4 I packed my old liner out which already had temporary C shaped foam stuck around my ankles. I had bought the zipfits knowing this would likely happen. Used the boiled rice bag trick to premold them. Skies the rest of the vacation. Had to add 5 OMfit corks to my right and none to my left over the course of the vacation just with my foot differences but my ankle was no longer floating in either boot. Interestingly because adding to the tongue pushed my ankle back ….it also pulled my toes away from the front of my boot and I found I could ski longer in colder days because my toes stayed warmer. I had my doubts but buying new ski boots is probably my least favorite thing to do on the planet and thus far my zipfits are doing better than I had hoped.

The best investment in skiing equipment (after boot purchase) ever! They are so comfortable and race ready at the same time, they totally revolutionzed not only my skiing performance but made my ski holiday the best one yet! Lets face it, ski boots can be pretty painful when you crank them up for steep runs/ race runs etc. These liners allowed me to dial the boots in tight, with zero discomfort. On top of that, they have made getting into and out from the boot way easier. Now all i do is take the zipfit liner out of the ski boot, put them on my feet, then just step into boot. SUPER EASY! I've never experienced that ever with any ski boot in 20+ years! Lastly, you go for lunch, normally boots are hurting, not with these, you loosen your boots, loosen the zipfit ties and power band, and your whole foot feels like you just stepped onto the softest sand on the best Island in the Caribbean - silky smooth. ZipFit have done an awesome job, yes they are $$$ but based on my initial experience they will outlive my boots, lasting several years and several boots! A no brainer investment - and i cannot be your friend if you dont buy a pair :).

I bought the Gara LV to use with Atomic Hawx Ultra 130. My foot is 8mm shorter than the shell with no liner, so the fit is aggressive for all-mountain skiing. I'm between shell sizes and I opted to go down. The Atomic stock liners crushed my forefoot, but the Gara LV in the same size is warm, supple, and comfortable. Day 1 was rough due to low space. Day 2 I switched to a thinner footbed (Superfeet winter thin), removed a little cork from the Achilles area, and had the shells heat molded to the liners and toe punched a little. That afternoon I did some of the best turns I have ever done skiing. I think I can get more performance by further refining the cork placement. If you are going for a

No better way to put this: the Garas are confidently some of the best of any sports equipment I've ever used. I purchased to try a new way of managing overall fit and especially heel lift for resort tele and these not only solved that problem, they completely upgraded the level of precision I can wring out of the loosest way to get down the hill. Just ridiculous control and feel. Bin the intuitions, buy these, you will not be disappointed.

Total gamechanger! My favorite part is the noeprene toe box. I can now ski in comfort without losing my toe nail at the end of sthe season. Highly recommend!

Still working out the kinks. Liners were very tight buckling boot. Still working on breaking them in. Only used 2 times due to snow conditions. Custom service great

I have spent half a season wearing my Zipfits and am a full believer. While I do still struggle to get the liner into the shell, rest assured it gets easier! Once they are in the shell the comfort and performance are unmatched. The Zipfits truly improved my ski performance and I will not be able to ski any other liner. Wearing the Zipfits with Tecnica Mach1 LV.

I’ve skied 5 days in my new zip fits I can honestly say this is the most comfortable best performing liner I have ever skied I have been skiing for 56 years and this Gara LV is the best

The Gara LV has changed my skiing forever. Once adjusted I gained so much control and confidence I will never ski without. It’s the most amazing skiing performance upgrade I have ever experienced. I have since added a zipfit to my touring boots as well. I recommend them without hesitation.

I expected performance. And perhaps a better fit. Yep, I got both. But no one told me how much warmer these are. All around a real upgrade to my stock (and worn down) liners.

Incredible liners that pack in not out. Dabello Krypton 130 (27.5 98 Last), Lange RS130 (27.5 97 Last) and Salomon Mnt. Lab (27.5 99 Last) I have about 75 days on these liners and they are awesome!! Rather than packing out after 15 or 20 days like a stock liner, these seem to pack in. The more days I ski them, the better they fit and conform to my foot irregularities. The heel and complete foot lock experienced with my Gara LV's are the best I have encountered...better than intuition foam and better than custom foam injection. Also, these are quite warm. Almost as warm as Intuitions and warmer than custom foam injection liners. These liners do not instantly conform to your foot like a Custom Foam Injection liner so see a good boot fitter like Ted Sump at the base of Snowbird in Little Cottonwood Canyon before you ski them. The cork/gel matrix used in ZipFit Liners is very firm... more firm than even modern-day custom foam injection so revisit your boot fitter early and as often as needed. It took me about two or three sessions per pair with Ted for various grinds and punches to get these Gara LV's dialed. The quality and workmanship observed in ZipFits is like no other. Based upon how well they are working for me after 75 days, I am guessing I will get a least 300 more days out of these liners. So glad I purchased these. The cost is significant but you get what you pay for and these liners are worth every cent.

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!