ZIPFIT ESPRESSO
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The mission was simple: make the best touring liner possible.
The ZipFit Espresso is lighter weight for longer ski tours and high alpine expeditions. This is the culmination of years of design and testing with the world’s best ski mountaineers. At half the weight of a standard ZipFit, the Espresso will give you some pep in your step and keep your touring boots locked in for seasons to come.
In keeping with the DNA of our alpine innerboots, the flexible foam toe box of the Espresso still allows the forefoot to splay comfortably while also drying out quickly. A Moccasin toe box- tongue integration removes seams over the instep and our signature asymmetrical tongue provides the best interaction with the shin. Espresso innerboots are still fully customizable with cork ports for each ankle pouch and tongue. An innovative cuff pocket allows skiers to adjust the volume of the cuff by adding a spoiler without creating friction points within the boot.
Fit and function
An innovative Kevlar cuff pocket allows skiers to adjust the volume of the cuff by adding a 6mm HDPE foam spoiler (included) without creating friction points within the boot. Excess lace material can also be stowed in the rear cuff pocket.
Sock-like toe box
Flexalon toe box which heat molds to the shape of your feet but also provides stretch to accommodate the width of your feet and is fast drying for skiers winter camping or on expedition.
Asymmetrical tongues
The ZipFit tongue is built to reflect the asymmetry in the shape of the lower leg, with more padding on the medial side along the tibia and less padding on the lateral muscle of the shin. The pull tab should be centered on the leg for the tongue to be in the proper position.
Adjustable cork pouches
Three cork pouches in each liner (located behind the top of the tongue and on either side of the instep) are pre-filled with OMFit cork composite and customizable to dial in your perfect fit.
Abrasion-resistance face fabric
The Espresso is constructed with a lycra stone face fabric on the exterior of the Ultralon foam to prevent abrasion and wear in a high friction environment like a touring boot.
Flex panels and points
Fore/aft flex is about promoting natural movement forward and backwards so that the liner/shell combo doesn't limit a skiers range of motion. A rear flex panel and front articulation points promote natural flexion while ascending but don't compromise power transfer on the descents.