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Alpina BC 2050 Backcountry Boot

Item #ALP0196 | 0 in Stock
3 Star Rating

Painful, but your mileage might vary

By Ranked #755 - Cross Country Skiing February 23, 2009

My wife and I each bought a pair of these on the basis of the wonderful reviews focusing on how comfortable they are. They felt very comfortable when we first put them on, but they were very painful (around the ankles) when skiing. I wish we had experienced the high level of comfort that the other skiers did because these are well-made boots with great ankle support. But, in our case, it was precisely that superior ankle support that made them painful.

I encourage you to try these boots. If the ankle support works well for you, I'm sure you will be very happy with them.

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1 Comments Last Reply: July 17, 2009 By:

By: July 17, 2009

Did you try adjusting the length of the ankle strap? Mine were uncomfortable - verging on painful until I adjusted the velcro at the end of the ankle stap. Hope this helps

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Tech Specs:

Material:
[Shell] Nylon, synthetic leather, plastic; [Insulation] Thinsulate 
Outsole:
NNN BC outsole 
Binding Type:
NNN BC 
Lacing:
Speed lacing system 
Recommended Use:
Backcountry touring, cross country skiing 
Manufacturer Warranty:
1 Year 
Country of Origin:
China 

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