Black Diamond Stiletto Telemark Ski Boot

Late night talk at the Wildy invariably ends up on the same two subjects: women and respect. Evidently, the engineers at Black Diamond labor under the same obsessions because the Stiletto is nothing but a love letter, humbly crafted, sent out into the world for the women who rip.

This Stiletto is not some silver-strapped platform for waifs with famine leg. No, this Stiletto is more of the spring-powered, pearl-handled variety, forged for women who like to leave their mark on the mountain. Laterally stiff, the Stiletto flashes precision with an asymmetric bellows system that transfers weight effortlessly while the BOA lace system ensures a perfect fit. With four buckles for large sizes and three for the small, the Stiletto just doesn’t show its designers care — it shows they listen.

For backcountry women who prefer their boards big and their lines steep, the Stiletto is the weapon of choice.