– The Backcountry Ski Touring Blog
  • Avalanches
  • Gear Reviews
    • Ski Reviews
    • Boot Reviews
    • Binding Reviews
    • Snowboard Splitboard
    • Book Reviews
    • Avalanche Beacon Reviews
    • Airbag Backpacks
    • Backcountry Electronics
    • Misc Gear Reviews
  • Podcast
  • Tips & Tricks
    • Ski Touring Basics
    • Boot Fitting
    • Fitness & Health
    • Gear Mods
  • Trip Reports
    • Fourteeners
    • Huts – Cabins – Lodges
    • Denali McKinley
    • 8,000 Meter Skiing
  • Stories
    • History
    • Humor
    • Land Use Issues
    • Evergreen Ski Touring
    • Poetry
  • Resources
    • All Posts Listed
    • 100 Recent Comments
    • Backcountry Skiing & Ski Touring Webcams
    • Ski Weights Comparison
    • Archives of WildSnow.com
    • Authors Page
    • Ski Touring Bindings
      • Trab TR2 Index and FAQ
      • Salomon Guardian & Tracker
      • Naxo Backcountry Skiing Bindings – Info Index
      • Silvretta Pure Backcountry Skiing Bindings – Info Index
      • Marker F10-12 Duke Baron
      • G3 Onyx Ski Binding FAQ
      • G3 ION Ski Touring Binding
      • Fritschi Backcountry Skiing Bindings – Info Index
      • Fritschi Diamir Frame Bindings Mount DIY
      • Fritschi Diamir Bindings FAQ
      • Fritschi Tecton FAQ
      • Atomic Salomon Backland MTN
      • Dynafit Tri-Step Binding 2001-2003
      • Naxo randonnee alpine touring AT ski binding FAQ
      • Dynafit Skiing Bindings – Info Index
      • Dynafit Binding Frequently Asked Questions FAQ
      • Dynafit Beast 16 FAQ Review 1
      • Dynafit Beast 16 FAQ Page Two
    • History
      • Ski Touring Binding Museum
      • Trooper Traverse Intro & Index
      • Randonnee Ski Touring “AT” ski gear — What is Hip?
      • Chronology
    • Backcountry Skiing Core Glossary
    • Gear Review Policy & Disclosures

– The Backcountry Ski Touring Blog

Banner
  • Avalanches
  • Gear Reviews
    • Ski Reviews
    • Boot Reviews
    • Binding Reviews
    • Snowboard Splitboard
    • Book Reviews
    • Avalanche Beacon Reviews
    • Airbag Backpacks
    • Backcountry Electronics
    • Misc Gear Reviews
  • Podcast
  • Tips & Tricks
    • Ski Touring Basics
    • Boot Fitting
    • Fitness & Health
    • Gear Mods
  • Trip Reports
    • Fourteeners
    • Huts – Cabins – Lodges
    • Denali McKinley
    • 8,000 Meter Skiing
  • Stories
    • History
    • Humor
    • Land Use Issues
    • Evergreen Ski Touring
    • Poetry
  • Resources
    • All Posts Listed
    • 100 Recent Comments
    • Backcountry Skiing & Ski Touring Webcams
    • Ski Weights Comparison
    • Archives of WildSnow.com
    • Authors Page
    • Ski Touring Bindings
      • Trab TR2 Index and FAQ
      • Salomon Guardian & Tracker
      • Naxo Backcountry Skiing Bindings – Info Index
      • Silvretta Pure Backcountry Skiing Bindings – Info Index
      • Marker F10-12 Duke Baron
      • G3 Onyx Ski Binding FAQ
      • G3 ION Ski Touring Binding
      • Fritschi Backcountry Skiing Bindings – Info Index
      • Fritschi Diamir Frame Bindings Mount DIY
      • Fritschi Diamir Bindings FAQ
      • Fritschi Tecton FAQ
      • Atomic Salomon Backland MTN
      • Dynafit Tri-Step Binding 2001-2003
      • Naxo randonnee alpine touring AT ski binding FAQ
      • Dynafit Skiing Bindings – Info Index
      • Dynafit Binding Frequently Asked Questions FAQ
      • Dynafit Beast 16 FAQ Review 1
      • Dynafit Beast 16 FAQ Page Two
    • History
      • Ski Touring Binding Museum
      • Trooper Traverse Intro & Index
      • Randonnee Ski Touring “AT” ski gear — What is Hip?
      • Chronology
    • Backcountry Skiing Core Glossary
    • Gear Review Policy & Disclosures
   

Early Adopter Heaven — 50 Pr Dynafit Hoji Boot For Sale

by Lou Dawson January 23, 2018
written by Lou Dawson January 23, 2018

Backcountry.com has 50 pair of pre-launch Hoji special edition boots you can shop for.

Hoji Pro ski boot by Dynafit.

Hoji Pro ski boot by Dynafit.

We’re in east central Colorado drinking Dynafit pants down koolaid at a press event. Big story is of course Hoji boot. We have a fairly large group of journalists out on Eldora resort testing the boot, uphill and down. Consensus is positive, nice to see the boot working out considering the three years of hard labor both Hoji and Fritz Barthel put into it.

While the official retail of the Hoji doesn’t begin until next fall, guess what? You, my friends, can go to early adopter heaven if you can get in on a 50 pair sale (sizes 25 through 28). Much to the chagrin of every other retailer on the planet, Backcountry.com is being graced with this “quiet” launch (starts this coming Thursday!). I thought I’d get this out there, now, so you can do whatever is required to reserve your pair and forever after “keep your pants down — always.”

Let us know how it goes. So far, testers are quite liking the boot.

Our extensive Hoji boot look here.

Hoji Vulcan comparison.

Hoji Vulcan comparison.

16 comments
0
FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
previous post
On the Importance of Comms when Solo Ski Touring
next post
Hoji Pro Ski Touring Boot On-Snow Testing

16 comments

XXX_er January 23, 2018 - 2:00 pm

I was told dynafit has trimmed down the fit of the shell a little since the earliest proto’s? anyone??

Lou Dawson 2 January 23, 2018 - 3:16 pm

I’ll ask Hoji to be sure, but the early protos were just a Vulcan scaffo, or are you talking about the semi-early protos? (smile) I’m sitting next to a retail pair, and they don’t look any narrower than the ones I saw months ago. Lou

Lou Dawson 2 January 23, 2018 - 3:32 pm

Xer, I added a comparo photo with a Vulcan. For what it’s worth. I would not call Hoji a narrow last, but like any boot I wouldn’t make too many assumptions until you actually bake a liner for your foot. Lou

neonorchid January 23, 2018 - 3:51 pm

Looking at the comparison to the old boot top down photo they appear tailor made to my foot shape, very much like my Solomon X-Max alpine boots.
Only they won’t be compatible with the Solomon Shift binding which for my needs puts them low on my seek out and try on list, a shame.
Any talk of a Salomon Shift binding compatible version of this boot?

Karl January 23, 2018 - 5:08 pm

…not im my size 🙁

Sandy Brown January 23, 2018 - 6:54 pm

Hi Lou, Clarification on the release. It’s only 50 pairs, not 500, that will be available this winter. Even more reason to get your “reservations” in early! Thanks for the hard work of testing – Pants down Always

See January 23, 2018 - 7:03 pm

What’s a “Cramp-in system?” Search of Dynafit website yields 0 results.

XXX_er January 23, 2018 - 7:19 pm

the industry type I talked to said the last had been changed which will fit more people whatever that might mean but it still sounds like it fits pretty big

Cody January 23, 2018 - 7:48 pm

Neonorchid It’s the Atomic Hawk XTD or Vulcan 😛

See, the Cramp-In is a little hole in the bottom of the boot that will fill with snow and ice and be the catalyst for cursing in the back country. IE a work around for not having the security of a full auto crampon since you can’t have them with the dumb sharknose. So instead you get to buy a proprietary crampon for a proprietary attachment system, OR just buy a semiauto crampon. Also Hoji didn’t want the shark nose…that was a Dynafit executive decision.

Cody January 23, 2018 - 7:48 pm

Neonorchid It’s the Atomic Hawk XTD or Vulcan 😛

See, the Cramp-In is a little hole in the bottom of the boot that will fill with snow and ice and be the catalyst for cursing in the back country. IE a work around for not having the security of a full auto crampon since you can’t have them with the dumb sharknose. So instead you get to buy a proprietary crampon for a proprietary attachment system, OR just buy a semiauto crampon. Also Hoji didn’t want the shark nose…that was a Dynafit executive decision.

See January 23, 2018 - 8:01 pm

Perhaps worth it if having the toe pivot point a few millimeters back is a big improvement. I’m skeptical, but anyone with experience care to comment?

See January 23, 2018 - 8:35 pm

Didn’t mean to sound like I was suggesting you don’t have experience. I was just interested about supposed advantages to shark nose.

Jeremy G January 24, 2018 - 7:20 am

This is my second season on the TLT7s and no I don’t think the shark nose is worth it. It may tour slightly better but that doesn’t outweigh the annoyance of not having auto crampon compatibility for me. And I don’t even use crampons that often. I tried Dynafit’s conversion kit thingy but it didn’t seem to fit my pons very well or be a huge improvement over semi-autos. I also think the standard toe welt is a little better for kicking steps in firm snow. I hope Dynafit just goes away from it.

wtofd January 24, 2018 - 7:58 am

Jeremy,
” I also think the standard toe welt is a little better for kicking steps in firm snow.”
Common sense, right?

swissiphic January 24, 2018 - 8:49 am

soooo; considering the Vulcan shell/rear cuff was used as the foundation for external/internal add on mods to dial in the new ski/walk mode lever system…where can i buy the aftermarket mod kit for my present Vulcans? Lou; step by step d.i.y. blog post please. 🙂

Lou Dawson 2 January 24, 2018 - 2:59 pm

I’m in trouble now…. it’s 50 boots to be sold NOT 500. But, I swear someone said 500… In any case, get ’em while they’re hot!

Comments are closed.

Recent Comments

  • Jon Canuck on Meidjo 3.0 Binding Review – Backcountry Telemark Evolves
  • Joe Sedy on Giving Myself the Gift of Backcountry
  • Bil Brandt on Versatile and Sustainable — WNDR Vital 100 Ski Review
  • Idaho Dawg on Giving Myself the Gift of Backcountry
  • Mike on Versatile and Sustainable — WNDR Vital 100 Ski Review

Gear Reviews

  • Meidjo 3.0 Binding Review – Backcountry Telemark Evolves

    January 12, 2021
  • Tele Tech First Look — Voile Ultra Vector BC, 22 Designs Lynx, Scarpa TX Pro

    January 5, 2021
  • Petzl Irvis Hybrid Crampon Review

    January 4, 2021

Trip Reports

  • Finding Early Turns on Rainier’s Muir Snowfield

    November 14, 2020
  • Treading Lightly Through Close-to-Home Mountains

    October 6, 2020
  • Snoqualmie Classic — Chair Peak Circumnavigation

    May 26, 2020

Totally Deep Podcast

  • Risky Business — Zahan Billimoria on Solving for Z

    December 14, 2020
  • Totally Deep Podcast 81 — CAIC Director Ethan Greene

    December 9, 2020
  • Unraveling the Mysteries of Avalanche Education — Totally Deep Podcast 80

    November 16, 2020

Tips & Tricks

  • 10 Essential Mistakes for the Backcountry Ski Touring Beginner

    December 2, 2020
  • Buying Used Gear Guide Part II — Poles, Avy Gear, Packs

    November 25, 2020
  • Save Your Ski Day — Emergency Car Kit Essentials

    November 24, 2020

Ski Touring Stories

  • Six Who Dared — Elk Mountains Traverse & Richard Compton Tribute

    January 7, 2021
  • Risky Business — Zahan Billimoria on Solving for Z

    December 14, 2020
  • A Lifetime of Skiing the Heights — Natural Progression Book Review

    December 11, 2020

Newsletter Sign-Up

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • About Lou Dawson
  • Authors Page
  • About
  • Contact
  • Copyright & Legal
  • Website Security

@2020 - All Rights Reserved. Designed and Developed by WildSnow


Back To Top

Read alsox

Euro Puro Amoro — La Sportiva...

January 13, 2021

Griffin Post Stays Home — Totally...

January 10, 2021

Tele Tech First Look — Voile...

January 5, 2021