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Salomon X-ADV 6 Backcountry Boot

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The Salomon X-ADV 6 Backcountry Boot offers backcountry skiers support and protection along with excellent walking comfort. Salomon’s Powerful Cuff provides rigid lateral stability without sacrificing front to back freedom of movement, while the central zip cover protects the inner boot from cold and snow. A Thinsulate liner retains heat and keeps your feet warm during long backcountry tours. The Quicklace system snugs tight with just one pull.

Bottom Line: Walking comfort meets warmth and support.

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Jeff - thanks. All my bindings have on them is the SNS Back

Jeff - thanks. All my bindings have on them is the SNS Back Country logo and the # 185 on the latch mechanism. Sounds like they may work.
Rachael

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March 16, 2012

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Yes, I believe they will work. The 185 is the flex. Good luck!

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March 18, 2012

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Will these boots fit on a Salomon SNS Back Country binding?

Will these boots fit on a Salomon SNS Back Country binding?

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March 16, 2012

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Rachael, if the binding is a Salomon Backcountry Binding, then YES, this boot should fit it. Are they the XADV Raid bindings? Good Luck.

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March 16, 2012

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Rating for this product: 5

Salomon gets BC boot right

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January 7, 2012

All the standard Salomon features here: cushy comfort, warm, well made, easy in and out. But the killer feature in my opinion is the easy, forefoot flex as you roll off the ski. There's no restriction as there is in the NNN BC set-ups. In combination with Salomon's robust Raid binding, it's a superb boot for off-track skiing. Mind you, it's not a turning machine (no system boot is); you'll need three-pin bindings and Garmont Excursions or something similar if this is your objective. But the binding is very secure for two-footed parallel turns on tame snow assuming a fairly narrow ski like a Madshus Eon or similar model (skis wider than 60-65 mm are tough to get on edge with system boots). I wouldn't hesitate to use this boot with the Raid binding on a traditional-length touring ski (something with a 50mm waist) for all-day comfort that will take you far from the parking lot.

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I'm looking for a size 15 us or a 51 uro ski boot for back

I'm looking for a size 15 us or a 51 uro ski boot for back country sking

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November 30, 2011

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Rating for this product: 5

No breaking in needed

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December 15, 2009

I tried the boots out for the first time last weekend. I was worried about going too far without breaking them in first--but that wasn't a problem. Super comfortable and warm.

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I have extremely wide feet and have always had problems with

I have extremely wide feet and have always had problems with cross country ski boots - all of them are
just too tight and uncomfortable. Will the Salomon X-ADV 6 Backcountry be any better ?

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October 24, 2011

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You may want to give Alpina a try. They typically run the widest of the XC brands.

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October 28, 2011

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I haven't been cross country skiing for about twenty years. I

I haven't been cross country skiing for about twenty years.
I plan to rent the skis up in Vermont but the boots will
create a little problem for me. I have extremely wide feet
and in the past just suffered through the ordeal. Now I am
seventy years old and want to ski in comfort.

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October 16, 2011

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Your best bet is to go to a master boot fitter so they can fix you up exactly to your foot

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October 17, 2011

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Rating for this product: 5

Awesome B/C boots!

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March 27, 2009

These boots have surpassed my expectations all around. They are easy and quick to put on, comfortable even after 3+ hour tours and seem really well made. They might not have enough insulation for below zero mid winter tours but that's not what I got them for.

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February 18, 2011

@ car2951057- What boots do you use for below zero tours? I live in Alaska and I am definitely looking for a boot to suit such needs. Thanks.

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Is this boot crampon-compatible?

Is this boot crampon-compatible?

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February 17, 2011

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Write your question here...Will boot fit salomon sns bacoutry

Write your question here...Will boot fit salomon sns bacoutry binding ? Bar needs to be 40 mm wide.

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January 13, 2011

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Rating for this product: 4

wide feet

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November 26, 2011

I have wide feet, 11 2E, would these fit ok?

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Will these boots fit on 6 rear old SNS backcountry bindings?

Will these boots fit on 6 rear old SNS backcountry bindings?

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December 26, 2010

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Yes, definitely! the only difference between the newer XA and older SNS-BC bindings is a slight change to the shape of the trailing edge of the flexor. Older BC flexors are angled forwards towards the top while the newer XA flexors are vertical. This means that there will be a small gap (~3mm) if using the new boot in an old binding. You can fix this - if you think it matters - by replacing the flexors, of maybe by using silicone sealant, etc.

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March 5, 2011

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Yes they will measure front bar it needs to be 40mm.

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January 25, 2011

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No. They use the new Solomon binding SNS XA. I tried them with the Profil, the Pilot, and the Universal. They won't connect. Had to take my skiis in to have the X-ADV binding mounted.

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December 26, 2010

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I need a ski for steep hills, deep snow, out in the pasture of

I need a ski for steep hills, deep snow, out in the pasture of my Wisconsin farm. I haven't skiied in fifteen years. any suggestions?

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December 21, 2010

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Rating for this product: 5

Excellent boot

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January 9, 2011

Very warm and cozy and absolutely so pain from breaking in (and I'm a big complainer). If they didn't have a lug sole they would feel like slippers.

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I need a ski for steep hills, deep snow, out in the pasture of

I need a ski for steep hills, deep snow, out in the pasture of my Wisconsin farm. I haven't skiied in fifteen years. any suggestions?

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December 21, 2010

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Does this fit the Salomon Profil binding?

Does this fit the Salomon Profil binding?

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November 18, 2010

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Not even close!

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March 5, 2011

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fits sns backcountry binding needs 40mm bar.

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January 25, 2011

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Rating for this product: 5

Great bc boot!

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April 6, 2009

warm, supportive, deep (wicked) tread. Love the quicklace as I had the older model (yellow/black) and had trouble getting the old type laces tight. Quick and easy to put on.

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I have 75mm 3-pin bindings on metal-edged Karhu Catamount skis.

I have 75mm 3-pin bindings on metal-edged Karhu Catamount
skis. I'm in the North Carolina MTNS-snow is hit or miss here the last few years-mostly wet snow at the higher elevations-over 4000 ft. What boots would work for me -Alpina 1550??.Where can I find 75mm boots X-COUNTRY boots ?? HELP!!

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October 31, 2009

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Don't plan on taking tight tele turns on them (alpina 1550 with fischer inbounds), the boots twist too much... but they are nice for anything expect carving steep downhills. Tuck and go and you'll still have to sidestep... At the end of the season when I'm in good physical condition, I can usually start a telemark turn and pivot on my pole and hop to zig-zag down the slopes... tough moves to make though. ME/VT skiing on powder to corn. I got last year's fischer outtabounds for a good price and i am browsing for boots... the verdict on boot style is still out though... good luck!!!! fisher outtabounds are like the Alpina X Terrain Ski available here...

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November 10, 2009

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Write your question here..I wear a 11.5 or 12 - 4e sport shoe

Write your question here..I wear a 11.5 or 12 - 4e sport shoe are these or any other back country x-country ski boot wide enough for me???? HELP.

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October 17, 2009

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I wear 12 - 12.5 and have a narrow foot (A - B)
I first bought size 12.5 which fitted a little large but this is what the store had in stock Skied them once and had major blisters to both heels. Changed them for size 12 and those fit very snug even width wise. Give that i have a narrow foot, I would thing the be too narrow for anyone D or wider.

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December 18, 2009

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I wear size 10 US what would that be in UK

I wear size 10 US what would that be in UK

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February 5, 2009

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9.5 according to the measuring chart next to the boot.

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March 13, 2009

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I have a previous history of frostbite so insulation is important.I

I have a previous history of frostbite so insulation is important.I am an avid back-country bushwhacker. Often stepping out of my skis to cross creeks and steep climbing. Also the binding system is a mystery. I have been on the same great Merrells for twenty years and they show no signs of giving up. I am looking for info on this boot for my purpose.

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January 26, 2009

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okay in the warm department. Not the warmest I have owned.

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December 18, 2009

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Can you give please shipping informations: Weight and volume

Can you give please shipping informations: Weight and volume of the whole package of one pair of shoes.

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January 20, 2009

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Please contact a Backcountry gearhead.

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January 20, 2009

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What kind of bindings are needed to fit this boot.

What kind of bindings are needed to fit this boot.

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December 19, 2008

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@ Russell Griggs- when I search for the binding you have listed above, the only items that come up are the boots, no bindings. Does Backcountry.com not carry them?

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February 18, 2011

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These boots are compatible with any SNS XA binding, such as the "Salomon XADV Access Binding" or "Salomon SNS BC X-ADC Raid Binding." The difference between these two bindings (besides the price) is that the Raid version is beefier & is manual, while the Access version is a little bit easier to use because it's automatic (you can just step in) and is slightly lighter and less beefy.

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Salomon gets BC boot right

5 star rating

By: Doug Garfield January 7, 2012

All the standard Salomon features here: cushy comfort, warm, well made, easy in and out. But the killer feature in my opinion is the easy, forefoot flex more...

No breaking in needed

5 star rating

By: Leila December 15, 2009

I tried the boots out for the first time last weekend. I was worried about going too far without breaking them in first--but that wasn't a problem. more...

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Shell Material:
SNS X-ADV rubber 
Liner:
thinsulate 
Binding Compatibility:
SNS XA 
Weight:
3.6 lbs 
Recommended Use:
nordic skiing, backcountry, touring 
Manufacturer Warranty:
1 year