I have the older variant of this boot, with the simple no-roller buckle on the power strap. I love them! I basically retired my Cochise 120s after my first run downhill in the Zero-G. Way stiffer, with tons more feel. I'm in no way an experienced skier, but if the Cochise is a true 120 flex, I'd bet money, the Zero-G is the stated 130 flex. Of course, I'm lucky in the way, this boot fits my foot like it's tailor made for it - felt like a nice hiking boot from the first time, hasn't changed in 2 years. Uphill performance is lovely, probably only superlight and skimo race boots have better mobility and less weight, but nowhere near the DH performance. Important to note - these boots, according to my research, are of the only few high performance touring boots that actually adhere to the binding standards that alpine bindings are certified for. What that means - I can (and do) run these with my Marker Xcell 14 (Grip Walk), Tyrolia Attack 13 Protector (MNC) and Atomic Shift (MNC, which I found the hard way is NOT explicitly compatible with most of the light weight touring boots in the downhill mode).
I would double-check the GripWalk compatibility on those boots. The ISO 9523 of this boot makes it compatible with all Pin-Tech bindings and MNC, but GW is not part of that ISO.
While there are many different types of "regular" alpine bindings these days, you will need one with an MN or MNC designation. Generally, no, these will not be compatible with most alpine bindings due to the touring (rubber) sole.
I have the older variant of this boot, with the simple no-roller buckle on the power strap. I love them! I basically retired my Cochise 120s after my first run downhill in the Zero-G. Way stiffer, with tons more feel. I'm in no way an experienced skier, but if the Cochise is a true 120 flex, I'd bet money, the Zero-G is the stated 130 flex. Of course, I'm lucky in the way, this boot fits my foot like it's tailor made for it - felt like a nice hiking boot from the first time, hasn't changed in 2 years. Uphill performance is lovely, probably only superlight and skimo race boots have better mobility and less weight, but nowhere near the DH performance.
Important to note - these boots, according to my research, are of the only few high performance touring boots that actually adhere to the binding standards that alpine bindings are certified for. What that means - I can (and do) run these with my Marker Xcell 14 (Grip Walk), Tyrolia Attack 13 Protector (MNC) and Atomic Shift (MNC, which I found the hard way is NOT explicitly compatible with most of the light weight touring boots in the downhill mode).
I would double-check the GripWalk compatibility on those boots. The ISO 9523 of this boot makes it compatible with all Pin-Tech bindings and MNC, but GW is not part of that ISO.
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Hi. Are these boots compatible with regular alpine bindings?
While there are many different types of "regular" alpine bindings these days, you will need one with an MN or MNC designation. Generally, no, these will not be compatible with most alpine bindings due to the touring (rubber) sole.
Any changes from previous years?
Same as the 2022 model.
Hey there, are these boots compatible with the Salomon Shift bindings?
Yes, the Tour sole of the Zero G goes with the MNC capabilities of the Shift. You must adjust the AFD to accommodate.