What is the difference between LV and MV in Dalbello boots?

LV (Low Volume) is the narrower fit at 98mm last, for slender feet with lower insteps. MV (Medium Volume) opens up to 101mm for average-width feet. The shell shape is different, not just wider — the instep height and heel pocket change too.

What is the 3DWrap liner?

A three-layer construction where the inner layer is soft against the foot, the middle provides structure and heat-moldability, and the outer transmits energy efficiently to the shell. It is women-specific in shape and can be custom-molded using Dalbello's MyFit process.

Why does the Cabrio LV 95 W cost more than the Veloce Space 95 W when it has fewer features?

The Cabrio three-piece construction is more complex to manufacture than a standard overlap shell. You are paying for the unique flex character and the 3DWrap liner, not for BOA or walk mode. If you value convenience features over flex feel, the Veloce Space is the better buy.

Dalbello Cabrio Lv 95 W 3DWrap Ski Boots 2026

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Dalbello Cabrio Lv 95 W 3DWrap Ski Boots 2026

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Description

The Cabrio LV 95 W is Dalbello's three-piece cabrio-construction boot built specifically for women's feet — and the construction choice matters. Instead of a traditional two-piece overlap shell, the cabrio design uses a separate tongue piece that wraps the shin independently, which produces a smooth, progressive flex from the top of the stroke through to the tip rather than the on/off stiffness you sometimes feel in a conventional overlap boot. The 95 flex index puts this squarely in intermediate-to-advanced territory: supportive enough that a confident all-mountain skier will feel real feedback from the ski underfoot, but forgiving enough that it won't punish someone who isn't pressing gas every turn. The 99mm last is where the LV designation actually earns its name — Dalbello calibrates "low volume" relative to their own lineup, so this is trimmer through the instep and midfoot than their MV or HV variants while still being a few millimeters wider than a true race-fit shell. The 3DensityWrap Sport W liner is a three-layer construction that Dalbello designed around women's ankle and heel geometry, and it's heat-moldable via their My Fit thermoforming process, meaning a bootfitter can push out or pull in material to eliminate pressure points without guesswork. Three micro-adjustable Dynalink and Dynalock buckles plus a 40mm power strap give you independent control over the heel pocket, instep, and upper cuff. GripWalk soles come premounted, so walking to and from the lodge is less of a shuffle.

This boot is a solid match for women who ski groomed and moderate off-piste terrain two to four days a week, have a medium-to-lower-volume foot, and want a boot that gives honest feedback without being punishing. Tall, slender-legged skiers with a higher instep tend to fit it particularly well. That said, it is not the right boot for everyone — if you have a wide foot, a high instep volume, or a lot of calf bulk, the LV fit will create pressure before you ever buckle up, and the right move is to look at the Cabrio MV 95 W instead. If you're a strong, aggressive skier who leans on the boot hard at speed or in variable snow, 95 flex will feel soft and the 115 flex version of the Cabrio will serve you better. And if you're a beginner who just wants warmth and easy entry, this is more boot than you need right now. Flex and last width have to match your foot shape and your skiing style — they are not negotiable. Come in and get properly fitted before you commit; a 99mm boot on a 102mm foot means pain by noon, and a 95 flex on an expert skier means guesswork instead of precision.

Flex	95
Last Width	99mm
Shell	3-piece Cabrio (Pebax tongue + PP/PU)
Walk Mode	Yes (3-piece design)
GripWalk	Yes + touring compatible
Buckles	3 + powerstrap
Best For	Women's freeride — Cabrio flex pattern for natural movement

Details

Type: Ski Boots
Vendor: Dalbello
SKU: D2407106.10-23.5

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Dalbello Cabrio LV 95 W 3DWrap

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Flex 95

Stiff

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Last Width

98mm— Narrow (96–99mm)

The Cabrio LV 95 W is for women with narrow feet who want the three-piece Cabrio flex. At 98mm this is the narrowest Dalbello women's all-mountain boot — it wraps snug around a low-volume foot and holds it there. The external kinetic tongue creates a smooth, progressive flex that's different from what you feel in an overlap boot, with excellent lateral stability and heel lock.

The 3DWrap Sport W liner uses three layers of material in a women-specific shape, and it's heat-moldable via MyFit for fine-tuning. Forward lean is adjustable between 12° and 14°. No walk mode and no BOA — this is a pure skiing tool. If you need BOA or walk mode, the Veloce Space 95 W delivers those at 99mm. If 98mm is too tight, the Cabrio MV 95 W opens up to 101mm.

Strengths

+Three-piece Cabrio flex — smooth, progressive power transfer with great lateral hold
+98mm LV last is ideal for truly narrow feet that swim in 100mm+ boots
+3DWrap three-layer liner with MyFit heat-molding for a precise women-specific fit

Best For

Advanced women with narrow, low-volume feet who prioritize the Cabrio flex feel and precise shell fit over convenience features.

Limitations

−No walk mode and no BOA — traditional buckle closure only
−98mm is narrow — average-width feet will feel squeezed
−At $476 it costs more than the BOA-equipped Veloce Space 95 W ($455)

Not For

Average or wide feet (→ Cabrio MV 95 W at 101mm), anyone who wants walk mode or BOA (→ Veloce Space 95 W).

Common Questions

What is the difference between LV and MV in Dalbello boots?: LV (Low Volume) is the narrower fit at 98mm last, for slender feet with lower insteps. MV (Medium Volume) opens up to 101mm for average-width feet. The shell shape is different, not just wider — the instep height and heel pocket change too.
What is the 3DWrap liner?: A three-layer construction where the inner layer is soft against the foot, the middle provides structure and heat-moldability, and the outer transmits energy efficiently to the shell. It is women-specific in shape and can be custom-molded using Dalbello's MyFit process.
Why does the Cabrio LV 95 W cost more than the Veloce Space 95 W when it has fewer features?: The Cabrio three-piece construction is more complex to manufacture than a standard overlap shell. You are paying for the unique flex character and the 3DWrap liner, not for BOA or walk mode. If you value convenience features over flex feel, the Veloce Space is the better buy.