The Salomon Strive 16 isn't just a great-looking binding, it's a great skiing binding. A low stand height combined with a wider toe piece provides awesome power transfer and a great snow feel. All this really boils down to is a binding that allows ultimate control over your skis. This is a higher DIN binding, so it's reserved for higher DIN skiers or skiers that crank their DINS higher than the average recreational skier. The Strive 16 is equipped with a three-piece heel, so even though this is a higher DIN binding, it's not a difficult binding to click into or step out of. The MN signifies that this boot is "Mulit-Norm-Compatible." This means the toe height can be adjusted to work with a large range of boot sole types, not just GripWalk or DIN soles. If you're a more advanced skier and want a binding that will provide a confidence inspring feel and allow you to get the most performance out of your skis, this is for you.