I have no idea what you need, but I have been wearing an ankle stabilizer like this in my various ski boots. https://www.amazon.com/Med-Spec-Ankle-Stabilizer-Black/dp/B00TZTO0QC/ref=asc_df_B00TZTO0QC/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309872231410&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14721153019769621299&hvpone=&...

IMO, Hoks are best for NO trail -- poking around in the woods -- but I can't speak for the Whites.

Agreeing: Kom too wide for leather.

If it is "low-moderate angle, lighter weight touring" that you are after, the S-bound 112 might be right. Sorry, I know that didn't answer your question, but perhaps relevant to your concern about "expensive mistake." Maybe if you say a bit more about your desired use, others may chime in. Edit: Kom...

Sounds like you like a cable, so Voile 3-pin cable is a solid possibility; also Super Telemark, but be sure the boot's duck bill fits the ST trap (I'm sure somebody here knows). Sounds like you probably don't need free-pivot (like Voile Switchback). I'm sure you'll hear from others - I just happened...

FWIW, here is an email I got from Intuition (the links did not come through): Below are all Medium Volume, lower height liner options. ​ Denali liners (website store link: Denali) Logan liners (website store link: Logan) Universal liners (website store link: Universal) If you need a thicker High Vol...

Hey, all I did was repeat what you said.
It gets down to what you mean by "tour" (and how your touring might evolve) -- the steeper the up and use of skins, the more free pivot fits the bill.

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Sun Dec 17, 2023 5:32 pm

... I was, honestly, stunned how well the 3-pin tours.

Well, there you go -- from your own experience.
Stunned is a pretty strong word.

FWIW, I know a few people (including me) who ski the V6 with T3/T4. Caveats: This is with the Voile 3-pin cable binding. This is with the BC (scaled) version of the V6. Also, we are not "hard core" so this combination works well for us -- and we're lucky to have beautiful snow most of the time. Just...

Looks like my T2X (after T2 and before Eco).
Edit: And I recall thinking the t2 Eco looked just like my T2X.
(But that's just me looking not "examining" like others here probably did.)