Lochley

I rode the Nordica SBH from around 1990 until my last pair fell apart 2 seasons ago. The soft boot and binding system doesn't compare with the responsiveness, support, and ease of clipping in. The Nordica SBH was just as comfortable as any soft boot I've worn, and they weren't stiff like a racing boot, very comfortable to walk in with standard tread on the bottom. Anyway, the new Ground Control looks like a step in the right direction. A hard shell upper with a good ankle hinge would be a good next level for the boot. I'm now riding Genesis X bindings with Driver X boots and they feel like toys.