Climb, climb and climb some more. If endurance touring is your thing (and it is for more and more people) then the Atomic Backland Ultimate is for you. This is a lean, mean boot that’s incredibly light with loads of movement – a crazy 80° of range – and it weighs in at just 775g a boot, making it the lightest touring boot in the Atomic line-up. Combined with the smooth natural movement of the Frictionless Pivot and single opening/closing mechanism, it feels like a hiking boot. Bonus? Washable, breathable liner that’s comfy and easy to clean. The ultimate uphill tool.