K2 Skis Unveils Innovative Mindbender BOA Boot Collection for 2023

 The Mindbender BOA Collection Brings Ease and Precision to the Backcountry 

K2 Skis, the original American Ski and Snowboard brand, introduces new BOA styles in their bestselling Mindbender, Anthem, and Recon styles for autumn 2023, available now. All new for the season, the Mindbender is a freerider’s dream for a high-tech touring boot with micro-adjustable precision fit and superior heel hold for edge-to-edge control while shredding. While the Recon and Anthem styles debuted in January of this year, extended sizing options make these styles more readily available online and at local ski shops.

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The Mindbender 130 BOA marries high touring performance with complete comfort, including a Powerlite Shell, FastFit Instep, integrated tech fittings, Powerlock Spyne boasting 50 degrees range of motion, and a PowerFit Pro Tour BOA liner. The Mindbender 130 BOA® maintains its burly freeride boot identity, with the added benefits of dialed in performance and micro-adjustable precision fit. The GripWalk soles ensure compatibility with a wide range of bindings, and the TPU shell is built to last. Weighing in at 1745g, the Mindbender 130 BOA boot is a backcountry rider’s dream. 

The Mindbender 120 BOA is the ultimate one boot quiver for every ascent and descent combined. The Mindbender 120 BOA® boot pairs a heat moldable Powerlite Shell construction with the micro-adjustability of the BOA Fit System and MultiFit Last resulting in unparalleled performance and fit.  These boots are chock full of technology – featuring FastFit instep for easy entry and exit as well as integrated tech fittings and  Powerlock Spyne walk mode boasting 50 degrees range of motion. The Mindbender 120 BOA weighs 1695g, and has a PrecisionFit Pro Tour liner for ultimate comfort.

The Mindbender 115 W BOA is a women’s freeride boot that has the highest level of comfort and precision at any point for advanced riders. The Mindbender 115 W BOA boots have 100 points of micro adjustability and a last designed to accommodate a variety of foot shapes resulting in dialed in performance and a micro-adjustable precision fit for those who have unique foot shapes. The Mindbender 115 W BOA boot weighs in at 1720g and delivers an uncompromising uphill and downhill performance, every time.

As the final boot in the Mindbender family, the Mindbender 95 W BOA boot has all of the high tech elements of its siblings, but comes in a softer flex than its counterparts for intermediate to advanced women skiers. This boot is ideal for riders who want to flip between the backcountry and more mellow resort riding with ease. Featuring a heat moldable Powerlite Shell, FastFit Instep, integrated tech fittings, and a Powerlock Spyne boasting 50 degrees range of motion, the Mindbender 95W BOA delivers dialed in performance and a micro-adjustable precision fit. The Mindbender 95 W BOA weighs in at 1620g.

The Recon 130 BOA is the ultimate performance boot for any rugged adventure thrown its way. The Recon 130 BOA®’s are a sturdy boot for serious skiers looking for unparalleled power transfer, and response. Weighing 1580g, the Recon 130 BOA is lightweight but never suffers on performance. The Recon 130 BOA includes BOA® Fit System, MultiFit Last, Powerfit Pro Liner, Grip walk soles, Modular Honeycomb Boot Board with Hard & Soft Inserts, and Fastfit Instep. Bottom line, the Recon 130 BOA®’s superior fit gives you increased responsiveness and unmatched comfort for longer days on the mountain. 

The all-new Recon 120 BOA is the performance boot for folks who want a slightly less stiff option than the Recon 130 BOA. The Recon 120 BOA® delivers out of the box performance through the all-new BOA® Fit System and MultiFit Last which was specifically designed to fit a variety of foot shapes resulting in dialed in performance and a micro-adjustable precision fit. Featuring a fully heat moldable Powerlite Shell, FastFit Instep, Honeycomb boot board and Gripwalk outsoles giving the Recon 120 BOA® a performance first approach without sacrificing comfort. The Recon 120 BOA weighs 1580g, same as the Recon 130 BOA.

The Anthem BOA collection comes in 115, 105 and 95 flex options for every level of female skier. Like all of the BOA boots in K2’s arsenal, comfort and performance remain hand in hand to accommodate every level of skier, precision fit and heat moldable shell for ultimate comfort. From a 95 flex for an entry level boot to a 115 flex for a more advanced rider, the Anthem BOA collection has an option for every kind of rider on the slopes.

Specs For Each Boot   

Mindbender 130 BOA

• MSRP $899.95
• FLEX / FEEL– 8
• FLEX RATING –  130
• LAST–  MultiFit Last (97mm -104mm)
• WEIGHT – 1745g
• SHELL MATERIAL  – TPU
• CUFF MATERIAL – Pebax
• LINER – Powerfit Pro BOA Tour
• STRAP – Booster Cam
• OUTSOLE – GripWalk
• SIZE RANGE – 24.5, 25.5, 26.5, 27.5, 28.5, 29.5, 30.5

Mindbender 120 BOA

• MSRP $799.95
• FLEX / FEEL–  7
• FLEX RATING –  120
• LAST–  MultiFit Last (97mm -104mm)
• WEIGHT 24.5 and 27.5 – 1695g
• SHELL MATERIAL  – TPU
• CUFF MATERIAL – TPU
• LINER – PrecisionFit Pro Tour
• STRAP – Cam
• OUTSOLE – GripWalk
• SIZE RANGE – 24.5, 25.5, 26.5, 27.5, 28.5, 29.5, 30.5

Mindbender 115 W BOA

• MSRP $799.95
• FLEX / FEEL– 8
• FLEX RATING – 115
• LAST–  MultiFit Last (97mm -104mm)
• WEIGHT 24.5 and 27.5 –1720g
• SHELL MATERIAL  –TPU
• CUFF MATERIAL – TPU
• LINER –PowerFit Pro Tour BOA
• STRAP –Booster Cam
• OUTSOLE –GripWalk
• SIZE RANGE –22.5, 23.5, 24.5, 25.5, 26.5, 27.5

Mindbender 95 W BOA

• MSRP $699.95
• FLEX / FEEL– 6
• FLEX RATING – 95
• LAST– MultiFit Last (97mm -104mm)
• WEIGHT 24.5 and 27.5 –1620g
• SHELL MATERIAL  –TPU
• CUFF MATERIAL –TPU
• LINER –PrecisionFit Pro Tour
• STRAP –Velcro Taper
• OUTSOLE – GripWalk
• SIZE RANGE –  22.5, 23.5, 24.5, 25.5, 26.5, 27.5

Recon 130 BOA

• MSRP $799.95
• FLEX / FEEL– 8
• FLEX RATING – 130
• LAST– MultiFit Last (97mm -104mm)
• WEIGHT 24.5 and 27.5 –1580g
• SHELL MATERIAL  –TPU
• CUFF MATERIAL –TPU
• LINER –PowerFit Pro
• STRAP –Booster Cam
• OUTSOLE – GripWalk
• SIZE RANGE –  24.5, 25.5, 26.5, 27.5, 28.5, 29.5, 30.5

Recon 120 BOA

• MSRP $699.95
• FLEX / FEEL– 7
• FLEX RATING – 120
• LAST– MultiFit Last (97mm -104mm)
• WEIGHT 24.5 and 27.5 –1580g
• SHELL MATERIAL  –TPU
• CUFF MATERIAL –TPU
• LINER –PrecisionFit Pro
• STRAP –Cam
• OUTSOLE – GripWalk
• SIZE RANGE –  24.5, 25.5, 26.5, 27.5, 28.5, 29.5, 30.5

Anthem 115 W BOA

• MSRP $799.95
• FLEX / FEEL– 8
• FLEX RATING – 115
• LAST– MultiFit Last (97mm -104mm)
• WEIGHT 24.5 and 27.5 –1580g
• SHELL MATERIAL  –TPU
• CUFF MATERIAL –TPU
• LINER –PowerFit Pro
• STRAP –Booster Cam
• OUTSOLE – GripWalk
• SIZE RANGE –  22.5, 23.5, 24.5, 25.5, 26.5, 27.5

Anthem 105 W BOA

• MSRP $699.95
• FLEX / FEEL– 7
• FLEX RATING – 105
• LAST– MultiFit Last (97mm -104mm)
• WEIGHT 24.5 and 27.5 –1580g
• SHELL MATERIAL  –TPU
• CUFF MATERIAL –TPU
• LINER –PrecisionFit Pro
• STRAP –Cam Buckle Power Strap
• OUTSOLE – GripWalk
• SIZE RANGE –  22.5, 23.5, 24.5, 25.5, 26.5, 27.5

Anthem 95 W BOA

• MSRP $599.95
• FLEX / FEEL– 6
• FLEX RATING – 95
• LAST– MultiFit Last (97mm -104mm)
• WEIGHT 24.5 and 27.5 –1580g
• SHELL MATERIAL  –TPU
• CUFF MATERIAL –TPU
• LINER – LuxFit Pro
• STRAP – Velcro Taper
• OUTSOLE – GripWalk
• SIZE RANGE –  22.5, 23.5, 24.5, 25.5, 26.5, 27.5