Nordica: Junior's Hot Rod 60 Ski Boots

Some ski boot manufacturers adopt a cookie-cutter approach to making kids boots, assuming that one size fits all and that most of their demographic takes a break for play/nap time after lunch in ski school. Luckily for the mogul-hopping kids, there is Nordica's Hot Rod 60. It's a youth-sized performance ski boot that offers a varied flex according to foot sizes, and that results in more performance potential for young-but-experienced skiers. To keep flex and child proportions in balance, Nordica created three distinct flex ratings for the Hot Rod 60 sizes. If you choose a boot sized 19-21.5, the flex rating is 55. If you choose a boot sized 22-24.5, the flex rating is 60. If you choose a boot sized 25-28, the flex rating is 65. Other nice touches are the four Micro-adjustable buckles and the cool transparent shell and cuff material. Whether you're looking for a stiffer boot for your advancing skier or a boot that doesn't oversimplify fit features, Nordica's Junior Hot Rod 60 belongs at the head of the class.

• Nordica flex index rating depending on size (see above): 55-60-65 (maximum for Nordica is 150)
• Transparent polyolefin shell with transparent polyolefin cuff
• Nordica Comfort Fit JR liner with a felt footbed
• Four micro-adjustable polycarbonate/steel buckles
• 25-mm. wide Velcro strap
• 40-mm. sole height