If you can't bear to part with your old skis, but your old boots are falling apart, then the Alpina Blazer Touring Boot is your savior. The Blazer Touring Boot has a modern upper and lacing system mated to a 75mm sole that fits old 3-pin bindings. The cuff sits just above your ankle for enhanced support, and you can tighten or loosen the laces depending on whether you need more control of your skis or prefer a comfy fit on long flatland tours.
Bottom Line: I'll never leave you, old wooden skis! I promise!
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Long narrow boots for long narrow feet on long narrow skis 08-22-08
I was encouraged to order these boots by a review from another bigfoot (size 15 US, 50 European). It's hard to find size 15/50 XC boots, and VERY hard to find them to fit a three pin binding.
I have been hunting three years for boots to replace my old Alpina boots, which I bought used from a rental shop because they were the only boots I could find that fit. I paid about $50 twelve or thirteen years ago. Even at the size 15/50 premium price these new boots are a much better deal. The quality of construction is up a step from my old boots, and they fit my rather narrow feet just fine over thick hiking socks.
I was looking for a heavier, backcountry, boot but jumped at these because they will at least keep me going until I find what I want or give up. I ordered them two days ago and they arrived today! Excellent service! I may have bought the last pair this size; I don't see 15/50 on the list today.
These are the perfect boots for my light weight favorite cross country skis that have the three hole binding. The boots were warm and comfortable from the first use. Buying the boots let me get more enjoyment out of my old ski system. Thanks!
I outgrew my favorite Alpina touring boots so I was hurriedly trying to find a suitable replacement. Honestly, these were the cheapest 3-pin boots I could find but they were from a brand I trusted, so I ordered them. Arrived very quickly, in time for a trip to Methow Valley. The fit was perfect and they are very comfortable. They don't slide up and down on your heel, and the toe box is generous but not too wide (I wear a women's 9B-C and I ordered a size 41). The lacing system secures the fit well. The heels were very stable on both backcountry and track skis. They didn't feel as warm as my older Alpina boots, but we were skiing in -6F conditions and although my toes felt cold for about 30-45 minutes of the day, feeling came back quickly once we were skiing hard. Great price, very comfortable fit, warm enough for skiing 5-6 hours a day in -6F conditions, good stability, and a good secure fit.
