Fischer Transnordic BOOT
Re: Fischer Transnordic BOOT
So I got finally the Transnordic BC. They fit me perfectly, but I will see how it will be on skis. Hope I will try them on the weekend. I need to change binding from old SNS BC to NNN BC on my old Madshus Glittertinds and then I will test them. I can compare them only with my old Salomon XADV 7 boots and these new Transnordics are definitely more stiff so I hope they will offer more control. Sole is super stiff.
WIll the sole soften after some time? I think I could not bend them when walking around, hope this will not be issue when I will try some telemark turns.
WIll the sole soften after some time? I think I could not bend them when walking around, hope this will not be issue when I will try some telemark turns.
- AdamA
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Re: Fischer Transnordic BOOT
So I’m 40 miles in on these boots after a 5 day tour through Baxter State Park. I used them for driving my Eon 205s and some Voile 3 pins. They also drove some snowshoes, but that’s not what I’m here for.
The sizing was interesting. I wear a size 14 running shoes and like a little room in the toe. I went with a 47 and still had some slipping in my right boot. Synched all laces as hard as I could and really cranked down on the heel strap.
I’m pretty new to XC skiing, so some advice is needed. If I’m still getting some heel slipping and my toes don’t ever touch the front, even in a full knee to ski tele turn), should I size down?
The sizing was interesting. I wear a size 14 running shoes and like a little room in the toe. I went with a 47 and still had some slipping in my right boot. Synched all laces as hard as I could and really cranked down on the heel strap.
I’m pretty new to XC skiing, so some advice is needed. If I’m still getting some heel slipping and my toes don’t ever touch the front, even in a full knee to ski tele turn), should I size down?
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6’3” / 191cm — 172# / 78kg, size 47 / 30 mondo
Re: Fischer Transnordic BOOT
@AdamA, I usually wear an Altra 13 (slightly too short) / 47 XC Boot.
Re: Fischer Transnordic BOOT
Just snagged a pair today of the BCs for 40% off at backcountry.com: https://www.backcountry.com/fischer-bcx ... -boot-2022
Went for the 46 (what I wear in Alaska BC which are snug but comfortable on me), hope they fit well, I'll report back. Pumped try to them out!
Went for the 46 (what I wear in Alaska BC which are snug but comfortable on me), hope they fit well, I'll report back. Pumped try to them out!
Re: Fischer Transnordic BOOT
Ah nice. I had just started looking for a new boot to replace my madshus glittertinds (newer version), which were a bad quality boot.
Having heard rumors fischer boots aren't good quality either, they cannot be as bad as the glittertinds. Or?
Having heard rumors fischer boots aren't good quality either, they cannot be as bad as the glittertinds. Or?
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Re: Fischer Transnordic BOOT
@biocandy I think that the synthetic boots generally are less durable than leather ones. I cannot see any weakness on the Fischer Transnordic.
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Re: Fischer Transnordic BOOT
I think the transnordics are a good value for the price, and even better if you get them on sale. I wouldn't say they are a high-quality boot though. High quality leather boots from over thirtyfive years ago cost about the same as the transnordics do now. I would think they could make a much nicer boot of similar design, but they would probably cost around 600 bucks or more. That being said, I don't see why you wouldn't get your money's worth out of them.
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- Favorite boots: Fischer Transnordic 75, Alico Arctic 75
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Re: Fischer Transnordic BOOT
Fischer TransNORDIC 75
Images of different boot insoles for comparison. I will not comment on fit at this time as I have abnormal feet, Right is 1/2 size bigger than Left, both with high arch.
Measurements taken from the insoles using a Metric square.
Fischer TransNORDIC 75 EU43 28 cm Length, 9 cm Width, 6.5 cm Heel Width
Alpina Alaska EU43 29 cm Length, 9.5 cm Width, 6.7 cm Heel Width
Note: the boot is labeled as 43, insole is labeled as 44 ???
Alico Ski March UK9 EU43 28 cm Length, 8.5 cm Width, 5.5 cm Heel Width
Note: I do not use the original insole, I use a modified Superfeet Green.
Images of different boot insoles for comparison. I will not comment on fit at this time as I have abnormal feet, Right is 1/2 size bigger than Left, both with high arch.
Measurements taken from the insoles using a Metric square.
Fischer TransNORDIC 75 EU43 28 cm Length, 9 cm Width, 6.5 cm Heel Width
Alpina Alaska EU43 29 cm Length, 9.5 cm Width, 6.7 cm Heel Width
Note: the boot is labeled as 43, insole is labeled as 44 ???
Alico Ski March UK9 EU43 28 cm Length, 8.5 cm Width, 5.5 cm Heel Width
Note: I do not use the original insole, I use a modified Superfeet Green.
Last edited by Krummholz on Fri Mar 04, 2022 5:00 pm, edited 2 times in total.
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- grizz_bait
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Re: Fischer Transnordic BOOT
Kind of off topic but is it easy to remove the footbed from Alaskas? I seem to remember the insole being sewn into the boot. Would love to replace them with Superfeet.
- Krummholz
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- Favorite Skis: Fischer SB-98, Rossi Alpineer 86, Fischer Europa 99, Altai Hok, Asnes USGI
- Favorite boots: Fischer Transnordic 75, Alico Arctic 75
- Occupation: Transnordic Boot molder
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Re: Fischer Transnordic BOOT
I had to use a flat tip to pull the insole from the side then grab and it pulled right out.grizz_bait wrote: ↑Fri Mar 04, 2022 4:33 pmKind of off topic but is it easy to remove the footbed from Alaskas? I seem to remember the insole being sewn into the boot. Would love to replace them with Superfeet.
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