It's fair to say that Fischer has hit the nail on the head with this new shoe. At first glance, it's easy to recognize the brand's DNA, since this Ranger has a typical racing look. Only the Grip Walk soles and low-tech inserts hint at the beast's potential, the ski-walk system being very discreet.
Downhill, the Ranger Free 130 behaves like a pure piste shoe. Precise, with excellent impulse transmission, it's easy to carve and send the sauce. The flex is very progressive and there are no hard points when you insist on the tongue.
On the ascent, we're pleasantly surprised by the light weight of this shoe (1550 g) and its more than respectable 55° travel. Of course, you won't be doing the Pierra Menta with it, but 5-600 meters of ascent won't scare you off.
In conclusion, we can say that the Fischer Ranger Free 130 sets a standard that will be the future of high-end ski boots: impeccable downhill behavior, lightness and the ability to hike a few hundred meters to find the best slopes.
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