Off the groom XC Boots

By drtomiumb Ranked #147 - Cross Country Skiing February 14, 2005

I have used Salomon racing boots and Scarpa T1 boots, and have searched for a pair of XC boots that fill the impossible gap between a fast and light racing boot and a bombproof Tele boot. I live in Michigan and have metal edged backcountry skis and metal edged semi-skinny skis with NNN bindings. I purchased these boots to match the more rugged XC skis and I am very satisfied with them. They are warm and have an easily adjustable power strap on the ankle. I have a medium to wide foot and have found that it takes several days of vigorous skiing to soften the boots a small amount. Once softened you can tightening the toe of the boot since they’re a little wide from midfoot forward. Lacing is easy and secure and the boots have a good balance between weight and stability. In the woods, the boots will crank the skis around and medium hills seem manageable with boots' stiffness. I might need a slightly higher boot if I decide to get more aggressive and try to run longer downhills in the powder, but for now, I enjoy off trail skiing with a midweight XC boot.

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