Alico Backcountry Touring Nordic Ski Boots - 75 mm (For Men)

Alico Backcountry Touring Nordic Ski Boots - 75 mm (For Men)
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The Original Cross Country Ski Boot
By WoodstravelerVerified Reviewer from Maine on 03/16/2009
Pros:
Comfortable, Quality Construction, Torsional Stiffness
Best Uses:
All Woods
Describe Yourself:
Advanced
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Width:
Feels true to width
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments:
If you are looking for a boot to backcountry ski, carry a pack, tow a sled, or ski to the neighbor's- this is the boot. Light, warm and stiff.
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a very good produkt, iwould buy again
By hebbe from Norway on 03/10/2009
Pros:
Comfortable, Quality Construction
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Width:
Feels true to width
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments:
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Toe Crusher!
By trap from Peterborough, Ontario, Canada on 02/25/2009
Cons:
Poor Construction, Poor Fit
Best Uses:
Ontario Backcountry
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Width:
Feels true to width
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Comments:
Even though previous reviews stated that these boots pinch at the toe I went ahead and bought them figuring they would work in. A pinch is and understatement, they crush! After one ski with my size 13 boots I dread ever putting them on again. After 20km of skiing they show no signs of breaking in to a comfortable boot. They are a solidly constructed boot, but there was obviously no field testing, at least in a size 13.
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Good basic leather boots
By No zippers on my shoes! from Vermont on 02/10/2009
Pros:
Basic boot for old school
Cons:
First pair came unglued
Best Uses:
Utility skiing old gear
Describe Yourself:
Advanced
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Width:
Feels true to width
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments:
Got these boots after a long search for basic leather ski boots that I could use on my very old telemark gear. Was disappointed that I couldn't find old style boots with sewn soles, since my last pair kept going for years. Also didn't want to spend $400! First pair I tried came apart after 10 minutes because the sole was not glued on properly. Decided to give them another try and second pair seems fine. I did notice that the boot "folds" on my toes as mentioned by another review, but found that the problem was solved by a little skiing to break in the leather. Overall I am happy with the boots especially for the price, but am still grieving the death of my old ski boots! Give these a try if you can't stand all the fancy zippered "stuff" out there.
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Old Schoolers may want to look at this
By RW from New Mexico on 02/09/2009
Pros:
Look Cool, Quality Construction
Describe Yourself:
Competitive Athlete
Sizing:
Feels half size too big
Width:
Feels true to width
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments:
Not much in the way of leather 75mm boots left. If you like this type of boot this may be a good choice.
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stiff, yet comfortable
By hirvrsdVerified Reviewer from Terryville, CT on 01/31/2009
Pros:
Comfortable, Easy Lacing System, Quality Construction, Warm
Best Uses:
Backcountry skiing, Cross country skiing
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Width:
Feels true to width
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments:
I've used these only once so far for cross-country skiing. They are stiff compared to my old low cut cross-country ski boots, but I couldn't find anything else worth buying in 75mm. Fortunately I like the stiffness and the support, since I tend to twist my ankles. There will be a break in period though for where the boot flexes. I did have to order a half size smaller than I usually do for hiking boots--I think this is because the little extra I need in hiking boots after they get wet and shrink is already accounted for in the bendy toe of 75mm boots. I believe the old description said they boots had a norwegian welt--they do not.
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weird bend at the foot
By skivet from hinesburg, vt on 01/23/2009
Pros:
Easy Lacing System, Quality Construction
Cons:
Too Much Flex
Describe Yourself:
Advanced
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Width:
Feels true to width
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Comments:
never used them, too low and the bend hits too high on the foot
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wimpy boot
By Mountain ManVerified Reviewer from Walla Walla, WA on 01/21/2009
Cons:
Poor Construction, Poor Fit
Best Uses:
Low key touring
Describe Yourself:
Advanced
Sizing:
Feels half size too big
Width:
Feels true to width
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Comments:
Boot pinches toes when flexed and is not very stiff torsionally. For me it is very uncomfortable. Too flimsy feeling for confident turning when backcountry touring.
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Good solid boot
By Mark from South Lake Tahoe,Ca. on 03/04/2008
Pros:
Comfortable, Quality Construction
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Width:
Feels true to width
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments:
Not easy to find a good 75 mm boot.
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