Returning unchanged for the new season but for a simple color refresh, the Nordica Pro Machine 120 Men’s Ski Boot resurfaces just as powerful as years past and enlists the expertise of a low-volume, ultra-stiff profile to achieve this. With a flex value of 120, the Pro Machine 120 falls on the stiffer end of the men’s performance spectrum but offers a bit more in terms of comfort than its 130 counterpart. Its slightly softer flex and Primaloft liner add an element of coziness to this otherwise precision-driven boot, while a rigid spine and a stiff sole continue Nordica’s trend of efficient energy transmission in an exceptionally powerful frame. Enhanced stability, amplified responsiveness, and uncompromised rebound are a direct result of this construction, with each characteristic allowing the Pro Machine 120 to be more precise than ever before. As a result, the Pro Machine 120 appeals to the most aggressive expert skiers and—when combined with a 98mm forefront last—those with narrower feet. Its precise fit and snug feel have unsurprisingly earned the Nordica Pro Machine 120 Men’s Ski Boot its rightful title as the most powerful contender in the series and thus, endow this merciless all-mountain crusher with its go anywhere, do-anything attitude tailor-made for all things steep, tight, and technical.