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Tecnica Mach1 MV 110 vs Fischer RC4 110 MV
Which should you buy? Our verdict on both, pulled from our full The Best Ski Boots: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) comparison.
The Mach1 MV 110 combines a mid-volume 100 mm last, a PU shell and the most clearly documented customization in this group. The Fischer RC4 110 MV gives you a 110 flex buckle boot with an adjustable shell at a lower price tier.
Tecnica Mach1 MV 110
Buy itA mid-volume 110 flex buckle boot with the most fully documented fitting options in this group.
- Tecnica lists a 100 mm last, a 110 flex and a PU shell, and places the boot in its medium flex band for intermediate to advanced skiers.
- The C.A.S. liner is thermo-shaped at 80°C for 8 minutes, and Tecnica describes punching, grinding up to 2 mm and a Fit Kit for fine-tuning.
- The T-Drive 2.0 link between shell and cuff is meant to keep the flex consistent across temperatures, and the Lift Lock buckles stay up and out of the way when you step in.
- At 1850 g per boot it is not light, though it is in line with the other buckle boots here.
- A 100 mm last will feel snug to anyone with a wide forefoot; Tecnica sells the same boot in LV and in a BOA version for different feet.
- Getting the most from the C.A.S. shell means a visit to a shop with Tecnica's fitting tools.
Fischer RC4 110 MV
Buy itA 110 flex, mid-volume buckle boot with an adjustable Vacuum Fit shell at a lower price tier.
- Fischer lists a 98 mm last with a medium fit, so it suits average feet that want a closer hold than a 100 mm boot.
- The Vacuum Fit shell is described as adjustable and lightweight, adapting to the shape of your foot, and the liner is the matching RC4 Vacuum Fit liner.
- A GripWalk sole, a 35 mm velcro strap and four buckles cover the basics without paying for extras.
- Fischer does not list a weight or shell material on the product page.
- The page does not explain how the Vacuum Fit adjustment is done, so you need a dealer that offers it.
- Fischer rates it for advanced skiers, and the 98 mm last is narrow for wide feet.
Side by side
| Tecnica Mach1 MV 110 | Fischer RC4 110 MV | |
|---|---|---|
| Our verdict | Buy | Buy |
| Best for | Intermediate to advanced skiers with average-width feet who plan to have their boots fitted at a shop. | Advancing skiers with average to slightly narrow feet who want a fit-adjustable shell without the top price. |
| Price tier | $$$ · premium | $$ · mid-range |
The bottom line
Our overall pick is the Tecnica Mach1 MV 110 - A mid-volume 110 flex buckle boot with the most fully documented fitting options in this group. Choose the Fischer RC4 110 MV instead if advancing skiers with average to slightly narrow feet who want a fit-adjustable shell without the top price.
Want the full picture, including the other options we compared and the popular one we'd skip? Read the complete The Best Ski Boots: 4 Compared (and One to Skip).