The Future of Lange & the New XT3 Ski Boot

GEAR:30 · Jan 17, 2020 · 41m

We talk to Lange’s Global Brand Director, Thor Verdonk, about Lange’s use of 'dual core' technology; why “ski boots should be alive”; the brand-new, 3rd generation, Lange XT3; heat-moldable shells; 3d printed boots; the future of Lange; and more.

TOPICS & TIMES:

What is “dual core” technology? (4:30)

Elasticity & ski boot weight (9:27)

Which boots are the hardest to develop? (13:53)

Heat moldable shells (15:53)

Elasticity / “Suspension” (17:30)

Lange XT (1st Gen.) (18:45)

Lange XT Freetour (2nd Gen.) (19:50)

Lange XT3 (New 3rd Gen.) (22:43)

What’s next for Lange? (34:13)

3D printed boots?…