AT comfort

By Robert Stianche Jr. Ranked #306 - Alpine Touring Boots March 21, 2010

My poor ole Gramont Adrenaline's decided to call it quits while on our anual Utah ski trip . What to do? , well the lightbulb went on and an excursion to the backcountry.com outlit store was in order . After trying on the "Blackdiamond" boots , which had a great feel in the toebox , and cuff, but had a torture device in the top of the foot, I decided to give the Salomon "Quest" AT boots at try, giving that I had tried Salomon's in the past and didn't like the tongue area much, I was ready for dissappointment , but , the ease of entry and comfort once buckled up (the 3 buckles are nice), the toe box was roomy , but not loose, the heal pocket nice and firm, ankle area very comfortable and the tongue area firm but soft enough to not "feel" pressure points. I couldn't beleive that this boot felt this great from new . The buckles were easy to operate, the micro adjusters made for perfect adjustment . The power strap, wide and flexable , you have to stretch the strap , it's kind of like a shock absorber, offering give, but maintaining a firm cuff . The walk /ski mode is so easy to operate, and can be done in the bindings or out . The real world skiing on Solitude, Alta, Snowbird, and Brighton let me know that this boot is a winner. On the "Bookends " of Snowbird, the traverse was a piece o cake , and when we dropped in, the 9" manky snow caused no drive forward issues. I had nice positive control for all our runs , groomer or steep n deep. At no time did these boots feel sloppy or loose nore were they tight and painful. I've found a boot that is the same I comfort level of my Garmonts, and provide alittle more beef in the power area . Go get em if you can . BTW, thank you to the staff at the outlit store for the great help. If your in the Salt Lake City area, be sure to drop in for some shopping.

View Details: Salomon Quest 12 Boot - Men's

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