Armada drop into the ski boot world with a hybrid cabrio design featuring several unique touches. The signature feature is the Slingshot buckle, which uses an innovative split cable design to securely lock the ankle and heel in place. The new boots come in unisex sizing with a medium volume fit and five flexes to choose from. At the stiffer end of the scale, AR One boots receive upgraded features and hardware including 50mm elastic power straps and integrated tech toes for uphill travel.

If you love the freewheeling versatility of the regular ARV 106 but want to tweak the volume just that much higher, this is the version you’re after. The addition of titanal to Armada’s flagship all mountain platform delivers pedal-to-the-metal power and stability for riders going bigger and faster.

We can't get enough of the florals on the ARW skis this year. Check these beauties out!

There are far more odd-shaped human feet than there are ski boots, so having more options on the boot wall can only be a good thing. These AR Ones are the real deal – ask your bootfitter to try them on!

The best freeriders tend to be lapsed racers, so what could be better than a race-inspired freeride boot? The all new Remedy 130 drops in with full PU construction, a narrow 96mm last, and a host of features drawn from Atomic’s podium-worthy Redster collection. The colorway is officially called ‘Butter’, and we can confirm that it looks absolutely delicious in the flesh! If you’re done with lightweight hybrid boots, these might be for you.

Dual BOA is all the rage in 2026, and Atomic isn’t about to miss the hype train. Hawx Ultra Dual BOA boots feature the familiar 98mm last along with independent upper and lower BOA closure. Testers report improved flex and feel from the BOA cuff, helped by a single coil, dual pulley design. Hawx Ultra Dual BOA is available in 130 and 100 flex models, with more to come next season.

The Maverick and Maven lines develop further with the addition of several new models. Look out for Maverick 96 CTI, 88 CTI, and 86C skis, and Maven 94 CTI, 88 CTI, and 86 C skis coming soon to your local ski shop!

Chris Benchetler goes in a new direction with the Bent Family, and we’re digging the graffiti-inspired look.

Boots, boots, and more boots. From Dual BOA to full buckle, these new kicks from Atomic will have your bootfitter purring.

Head drops into 2026 with a comprehensive overhaul of their Kore all mountain skis. The lineup splits into two, with all mountain Kore X skis ranging from 90 to 74 mm underfoot, and freeride focused Kore Ti skis ranging from 87 to 118mm underfoot. Kore Ti skis feature new shapes, rocker profiles, flex patterns, core construction, and two layers of titanal in the layup.

The all new Head Kaliber boots feature dual BOA closure with a medium volume 100mm last. Liners come with woven graphene fibers for improved thermoregulation, along with bi-injected PU shells designed to optimize the wrapping capabilities of BOA.

Kore has been a mainstay on our ski wall and in our quivers for years, and we can’t wait to get some time on the new Kore Ti skis. The addition of titanal represents a notable departure from previous models which were known for their lightweight performance. Skiers can look forward to improved vibration damping and stability, making Kore Ti a real contender for those pushing the speed limit.

Can’t get enough of BOA? K2 has your back with all new single and dual BOA Cortex boots. Dual ‘Zonal BOA’ models incorporate a natty BOA upper, which drives improved flex and response with more consistent pressure distribution around the cuff. The proof is in the pudding, and the skiing performance is out of this world. Available in a variety of flexes in both men’s and women’s models.

Check out Karl Fostvedt’s pro model collection for some badass Hellbent-esque art. While the Hellbent isn’t coming back, its unholy legacy lives on in this ski + boot companion! Ski image loading, stay tuned.

Easy: mo BOA, mo betta. The benefits of dual BOA are very real, and you’ll be sold as soon as you try the Cortex boots on. Don’t believe the hype? Flex a Cortex Zonal BOA boot side by side with a traditional buckle cuff model to feel the difference!

The Blend gets a new shape, a svelte 98mm waist width, and a host of construction upgrades to improve durability. Many of these updates are familiar from the Bacon and Chronic collections: Thin Tip Technology, Thick Cut Sidewalls, Urethane Bumpers, and Bio-Resins to improve material bonding strength in the core. Thrash this Blend around to your heart’s content, and look out for the Will Wesson and Taylor Lunquist pro models!

This freestyle ripper maintains the same shape and flex pattern as the 2025 model, while receiving the same construction updates as the Blend. Thin Tip Technology, Thick Cut Sidewalls, Urethane Bumpers, and Bio-Resin provide the beefed up durability riders need to go hard in the park and the streets alike.

While we low key dig the rally car aesthetic of the Optic Collection, we can't look past the bacon Bacons. Anyone for a BLT?

A brand new construction with three fresh-looking topsheets mean 2026 is the year of the Blend. This ski has Line freestyle DNA coursing through its veins, making it the perfect choice for creative riding.

The next generation of QST is upon us with four updated models to choose from. The new S/Lab QST Blank is the charger of the collection, a powerful fall line missile that you’ll find on the feet of Salomon’s Freeride World Tour athletes. Meanwhile, the QST 106, 100, and 94 get new shapes, construction, and rocker profiles that deliver a refreshingly nimble and playful feel on snow. Each width comes in unisex sizing with two topsheet options and a unique tail shape tailored to its specific use case.

Salomon are all in on BOA, and the all new S/Pro Supra Dual BOA are a worthy addition to the boot wall. The boots feature Salomon’s medium 100-106mm BOA last, with two independent dials delivering exceptional wrapping on the upper cuff and fine-tuned comfort on the lower shell. Early reports are that the BOA upper cuff helps improve sensitivity thanks to a self equalizing single cable, dual pulley design that maintains consistent tension as the boot moves through its flex. Find S/Pro Supra Dual BOA in a variety of flex options in both men’s and women’s models.

The QST topsheets really pop when you see them in person, real pixelated early 2000s vibes. Special shoutout to the colorful speckled sidewalls of the QST X, which showcase the 100% recycled materials used.

We’re stoked to see QST skis embrace a fun, playful future without sacrificing their core all mountain chops. evo testers were impressed, check out our reviews of the all new S/Lab QST Blank and QST 100 below!

Tecnica has updated their flagship low-volume all-mountain boot with a new Mach1 LV collection. The redesign focuses on improving entry/exit ease without sacrificing the precise fit and 98mm last that made the previous generation popular. The boots feature a revised two-piece T-Drive 2.0 mechanism connecting the cuff and shell, promising more power, precision and control across a wider range of temperatures and snow conditions.

Tyrolia's new Attack Hybrid binding joins the growing hybrid binding market, offering both alpine and touring capabilities in one platform. The system features interchangeable toepieces that slide on and off via a quick-release mechanism – a standard alpine toe for downhill skiing and a tech toe for uphill skinning. The heelpiece resembles the traditional Attack design but adds a brake lock and 9° climbing riser for touring. An emergency downhill mode with the tech toe provides backup skiing functionality if the alpine toepiece is lost. There are two models available – the Attack Hybrid 14 weighs 880g in tour mode and 1125g in ski mode, with the Attack Hybrid 11 coming in about 60g lighter.