My next ski boots?

My old friend Philippe Mollard, a hard core skier who is going to turn 85 this year was telling me the other day that he had to make a switch from his conventional front-entry, overlap ski boots, to something much easier to get in and out of. 

He was telling me about one of his brothers, about the same age as he, having to ask passers-by to help him pull the boot out of his foot and leg! Not the most convenient way to do that job. 

As for me, the boots I currently have are tight and comfy but very stiff, very hard to get in and when the weather is very cold, nearly impossible to get out of. My recent sciatica was also a warning shot for me. 

I think that next year, I’ll be due for a new pair and while alternative designs like Dahu and Apex might be worth looking at, the Nordica HF mid-entry that Philippe now uses could very well be the winning ticket for me!