From the "Purple Haze" to the Comp Pro, I have owned nothing but Lange. Custom footbed a must, but if you're looking on this level, then you already know this. Forget comfort..they are a bitch to get on and don't even try walking around in them more than half a block...but once you're in, they do what no other boot at this level seems to pull off..TOTAL response and Olympic contender mentality. Love the color and the shark nose, matches great with Red Theory helmet in metallic blue. Broke them in for 4 straight days out of the box at Vail and did not end up at Surefoot for adjustments. Oh, yeah..and one other thing...don't pay the $$$ for 2010 model. These look the exact same unless you're rockin some really high waters.