Gara LV

Big boy rated. Takes a couple of days to break in then like skiing in burkinstocks.

Ski Patroller here, I have been using my Zipfit's for a little over 3 seasons now and they have been used a lot. With now coming up on around 700 days they are holding up to the daily abuse I put them through. Liners are still holding up after much added cork, but other than some cosmetic damage they still ski like I bought them the first day. 100% worth the investment

Snowboard mountaineiring boot!
I bought the gara lv and put it in my deeluxe sparks. It is one of the best upgrades i have made since my custom aligned footbed 25 years ago.
I do 100days of riding a year, clocking 80km/h on the slopes on a normal day and carrying axe n crampons daily in my bag. Its a huge upgrade in almost every aspect, only they seem a bit high on the back for my snowboard boots. Maybe a more specifik snowboard model will be available soon? Well I guess it might not be feasible but I will keep rocking these!

Great from day one

Bar none comfort and performance with a level of control that wasn't even on my radar replacing a liner. Primarily riding advanced park and off-piste free-ski terrain-- switch landings and butters feel dialed. I drank the kool-aid and give the spiel to all the homies. I can't recommend this product more without my wife and family thinking I'm crazy.

Finally, I'd go to a boot fitter if you're able. I was recommended the HV liners post quiz, but this MV Gara was easily the best fit for my Lange RX 120s with a 1-1.5-ish finger shell fit.

I now have roughly 150 days in my Gara LV, and have to say I am unbelievably impressed. I am fortunate to work in a ski shop (we don't sell Zipfit and I paid full pop for these bad boys) and have been through a number of foam injected liners. I do believe that foam injection can offer similar fit and performance, however the Zipfit offers unparalleled consistency. Foam injections have always had a sweet spot between 20 and 120 days, after that my experience is a slow fade of fit and precision. Zipfits on the other hand still feel like they are getting better and zero slop has yet to rear its ugly head. The materials used are premium and ultra durable. I would highly recommend these and they are one of very few products that I can honestly say, "believe the hype!"

Liners packed out? Heels move at all when skiing? Any discomfort in your toes? Want to carve with your hip on the ground or zipper line moguls?

Get these liners.

I fit them at home in my Promachines and added cork to the tongue. By the third ski day I didn’t know I had boots on. My feet are so cozy, and all motion goes to the ski.

This is the best purchase I’ve ever made. Great customer service too—I had some questions before ordering. Thank you Zipfit.

ZipFit Gara LV: The Best Accessory I've Ever Bought

I installed these liners in my Head Raptor 140 WCR boots. I wanted to replace the original liners because I couldn't find optimal foot hold, and the technical power transmission didn't excite me.

Tested today on the glacier: one word, FANTASTIC!

After about 15 minutes, the entire foot is perfectly wrapped without any annoying pressure points. The sensitivity felt on the ski is remarkable: the transmission of movement is direct and precise like never before.

Considering I manage to ski 50-60 days a season, as of today I can say that the ZipFit Gara LV is the best accessory I've ever bought.

TOP!

My ski boots have never been more comfortable. Zip fit liners are like having your foot in the warmest, most comfortable slipper then inserting into an anvil, so comfortable but yet so solid. The best investment I’ve made for skiing.

Every liner or boot for that matter has to be fitted. The fact that zipfit could be adjusted unlimitted number of times is a huge plus. The ease of moving, adding or removing OMFit matterial to achieve a perfect fit is a stand out future of zipfit liners. The ability to adjust the fit for the entire life of the liner elliminates the worry of liner "packing" over the time. The workmanship and matterials used in zipfit liner is another stand out future that becomes very clear the moment you hold the liner in your hands and put on your feet. The zipfit liner is not cheap but once you take into account the expected lifespan (500+ ski days compared to a typical 50-100 ski days of the competitors) and mentioned above advantages the price feels just right. Happy with my purchase and highly recommend zipfit liners.

SOLVED all comfort problems and I found edge control that I didn’t know existed

Game changer in terms of fit and maximizing the life of a performance boot shell. Extremely comfortable and responsive.

Pretty magical first few days on these. Almost no discomfort and they're only gonna get better. Time will tell if I'm a total Zipfit convert, but so far worth the money! They're not quite as warm as Intuitions, but warmer than the stock liners on my Langes at least. If you're looking for a new liner it's worth ponying up for the Zips!

I did a fitting for these liners with RB at Real Balance in Gunnison, CO in August of 2024. They have about 30 days of hard skiing on them this season and I could not be happier. Break in took about 4-6 days as RB mentioned. Initially they were a little firm around the ankles but that has all packed in now. I recently added about 1/3 of a cork tube to each tongue to add a little bit of additional padding to try an eliminate shin pain I was still experiencing on extra long days and/or after multiple days of skiing. I'm not sure what to say other than these liners have changed my life and are worth every penny. I've since purchased a set of GFTs for my touring boots and will review those separately. Boot Horn is probably worth having to extend the life of the liner. I have no doubts I'll be skiing these for many seasons to come.

They shipped the liners in a shipping envelope, not packed in a box. When the package arrived they were squished like something heavy had been placed on them, which caused a crease in the tongues. I thought the creases would go away after I used the some, but that has not been the case. I emailed them a picture and asked for suggestions on how I might best straighten that out but they never responded.

I probably should have returned them right away, but was leaving on a trip and wanted to try them out. However when you pay that much for something you would expect it to be packed in a box to protect them during shipping and respond to my email questions.

I bought the gara lv and put them in a Lange 130 rs lv shell. I heated them up with a hair dryer and went skiing. There were a couple of hot spots but now they feel really comfortable after about six days of skiing. What they say about heel and ankle hold is true. I'm getting used to putting the liner on first and then stepping into the shell. They are also definitely warmer than the stock liners.

The best liner ever

Today was Day 3 with my Gara LV liners and I have never been happier in a ski boot. Locked in, comfortable, and a feeling of total control that was lacking from my life.

If you’re on the fence, buy them now!

Holy Moly...Bingo..I have a LV Tecnica Mach-1-130 with a LV Gara now. It's a great fit. The liner and boot seemed to flex closely the same too.. I had to learn a few trick for getting my boots on and off but its worth it. Took me about 2 days of tweaking buckles and the liner cork but I am a weenie about that stuff. I been Skiing on WC SL's /155cm for years. I enjoy fast short turns. We call them "Krank" "Now its "zip Krank plus". Working hard to find a real zen of boot force too (pressure I push into the boot). I alway finding a bit of air between each turn as the tail ejects me into the next turn slamming down the shovel down hard. The other day I was on some of that East-coast..you know that machined bullet poof, cordory that was frozen solid by the late night -11 temp... with a bit of wind pack velvet on it. Makes a crazy deep pitch noise when you Krank over it. I was in a 102 / 180cm softer fatter than usual SL ski and I found I just needed a little tiny touch with my boot force... that 102 was skirm like a snake. Holy Moly....its a double wow.. absolutely amazed...I know it's not me or the skis. I Like Gara with short stiff or longer soft skis.

My advice is find a real boot fitter to help you... Whoever designed this product is a great engineer...its works well but my fitter was key..every time I get them on I say.. Wow...I can't get over the fit but the performance is like this: Effort always equals accomplishment and the key is the right gear. Thanks ZipFit...I owe you one.

Wow, I didn’t know ski boots could fit so well. Now my feet don’t move at all AND are comfortable all day. I buckle my boots at the start of the day, maybe make an adjustment the first run then after that, my boots can stay buckled all day happily. Didn’t think more performance and more comfort could be a thing. My only problem is that now I expect that fit in my touring boots…

I'm still skiing my original Gara LV that I got back in 2021. At this point I have somewhere around 600 days in them and have probably only added cork 2 times. Ive skied them in three different shells at this point. At the end of the day these liners are one of the most important parts of my kit. I will never consider skiing a different liner and I hope to get another few hundred days out of this exact pair.

If steady season after season performance is your goal, this is your liner.

These liners have completely changed the game for me. I have very weird feet and have never had good luck with finding a boot that fits right, until I found Zipfits. I ski anywhere from 70-100 days a year, both in the resort & backcountry and they have always kept my feet happy. I love how customizable they are and their durability is unmatched! I’m on my fourth year with the same pair and there is still plenty of life left. I HIGHLY recommend getting these liners - they are worth every penny!

Skied six days on the liner. It has already been pretty amazing replacing my packed out Lange RS liner, more comfortable than that liner ever was. I wasn't even able to use my custom footbed in the old liner due to instep, now have no issues improving comfort across the board. I am not giving it five stars because it does not fit my Technica Zero G Tour Pro, I have tried to use it twice and it just doesn't fit the boot (too much volume for the shell maybe?). I would guess that I would need the tour liner for the Zero G. Worst part is that the zero G is extremely uncomfortable for me vs the Lange RS (has weird hot spots).

I have terrible feet after several years in the military carrying around a heavy pack with boots on. These have been a godsend not just for alleviating my nerve pain, but also increasing my performance and decreasing fatigue. Honestly, even after following the instructions for home fitting there was about a day of a break-in period. That was really for the best - my skis were so much more responsive than they were in the old liners that it took me about a day to get used to.

Somehow, these things are an improvement in every way - comfortable enough for me to not think about skiing bell-to-bell, precise enough to ski without thinking or waiting for the ski to turn, and forgiving enough that i'm not thinking about them when I'm out, i'm just skiing.

Zipfit removed the one thing that was a hinderance to my skiing. I can't recommend them highly enough.

First time I ever noticed a performance benefit from an inner boot. But what am I supposed to do with all the extra string?

These liners are absolute game changers. Bought them online and followed directions to heat mold. Easy to do. I didn't realize initially they are designed to be put on outside the boot, then stepping in after. I have extremely tight fitting boots (Nordica Pro Machines) and being able to "cinch up' and step in virtually eliminated the pain I previously experienced getting in and out with the stock liners inside. They ski incredibly well, the fit is snug with lots of room in the toe box. I am completely sold on these liners. Worth every penny.

I am very pleased with my ZipFit liners. I found the DIY molding process easy and effective. The heel lock is solid and the neoprene toe sock is very comfortable. It relieved the pressure on my little toe without having to punch/grind out my shells. I am learning to appreciate the process of putting my liners on my feet and then stepping into my shells rather than trying to step into the liners while they are in my shells. It makes the process of getting into and out of my shells easier. I also appreciate being able to use my ZipFit liners in different shells that are the same size and from the same manufacturer.

Absolute game changer. Increase your comfort so you can go longer and harder on the mountain. Built to last. If you’re not skiing with zip fits, you’re not skiing to your full ability.

Perfect fit. I have been using this model for a long time. Every pair I buy and use is for a separate pair of ski boots. This way I get the maximum effect and individualization on my foot structure and different ski boots.