2026 Salomon Shift Alpha Boa 95 Women's Ski Boots

The Salomon Shift Alpha BOA 95 is a women's hybrid ski boot for confident skiers who want a comfortable, approachable flex with the ability to explore beyond the resort. It brings BOA closure, a walk mode, and tech inserts to a softer, more forgiving package with a women's-specific cuff. Intermediate and advanced women get a warm, versatile boot that's easy to ski and capable of short tours and sidecountry laps.

Why we like it:

The BOA Fit System and Exobelt make it easy to get a snug, even fit around the foot with a quick turn of the dial. We also like that Salomon put real touring features, including tech inserts and a free-pivoting cuff, into a softer flex that's friendly for women still building strength.

Who it's for:

Intermediate and advanced women who ski all over the mountain and want to start exploring sidecountry and short tours. It suits average to slightly narrow feet and skiers who prefer a forgiving, comfortable flex over race-level stiffness.

Highlights:

A polyolefin and cross-linked polyethylene cuff sits on a polyurethane shell, giving the Shift Alpha BOA 95 W a smooth, forgiving flex in ski mode and easy range of motion when the walk mode is engaged. The BOA Fit System and Exobelt wrap the forefoot and instep evenly, while two aluminum buckles and a 45mm riveted Velcro strap secure the cuff. Freespine helps transfer energy to the ski, and screwed frictionless pivots let the cuff move freely on the skin track. Inside, the CF Freeride 4D Race liner is heat moldable and paired with a Thermofrost footbed for extra warmth. Low-tech inserts front and rear, a hiking hook, and premounted GripWalk soles round out the touring-ready package.

Things to consider:

The softer 95 flex is ideal for comfort and progression but won't provide the support that aggressive, heavier skiers need at high speeds. Its walk mode is built for short climbs rather than long backcountry tours.

Fit & sizing considerations:

The 98mm last puts the Shift Alpha BOA 95 W in medium-volume territory, with the BOA dial helping to dial down extra volume. Stick with your usual mondopoint size, and consider a bootfitter visit to mold the shell and liner for the most comfortable fit.