Boot recommendation

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Boot recommendation

Post by AdamA » Mon Feb 05, 2024 5:35 pm

Hey All,

Just picked up a pair of new to me Fischer E99s (last model year, I think 21?). Mounted with NNNBC.

Anyone have any good boot recommendations? Looking to do some k+g in crap New England snow and some turns at DH resorts.

Alaskas? Transnordics?

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Re: Boot recommendation

Post by fisheater » Mon Feb 05, 2024 6:37 pm

If Alaska fits, they are awesome. They are not for wide feet. The “bigfoots” like their Alfa boots. Crispi are also a higher volume boot.
I think the Transnordic would be a bit stiff to be a good match for an E-99. You will find that NNN-BC is actually better for downhill than an equal 75 mm boot w/o the cable. My Alaska BC is much better downhill than my Alaska 75 w/o a cable



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Re: Boot recommendation

Post by Bazillions » Tue Feb 06, 2024 3:11 pm

I think for a ski I have whatever they call the e99s now and I use a pair of Crispi Nordlands with them and I really like them.

I got all this gear last spring and this winter is really terrible for skiing so I haven't used them as much as I'd like to but I really like the boots so far, not sure how well they'd do downhill though. Also I don't think they are made bad or anything but I do wonder how long the boots will last.
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Re: Boot recommendation

Post by randoskier » Wed Feb 07, 2024 12:04 pm

fisheater wrote:
Mon Feb 05, 2024 6:37 pm
If Alaska fits, they are awesome. They are not for wide feet. The “bigfoots” like their Alfa boots. Crispi are also a higher volume boot.
I think the Transnordic would be a bit stiff to be a good match for an E-99. You will find that NNN-BC is actually better for downhill than an equal 75 mm boot w/o the cable. My Alaska BC is much better downhill than my Alaska 75 w/o a cable
Have you tried the Xplore yet? My wife loves 'em and she was a 75 diehard, I mean diehard. She has Alfa boots now, her Crispi Svartisen 75s were way too confining (tried in several sizes) and she is small/thin footed. I can't wear Italian boots- not mountaineering boots, not hiking boots (except Asolo) and no ski boots...which kinda sucks as I live in northern Italy right where they all made! The Perwanger leather tannery is about 20 minutes from here. German or Scandi brands for my feet. My Slovenian Alaskas fit but they are a full size big to handle thick wool socks and liners, that solved the width issue too.



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Re: Boot recommendation

Post by corlay » Wed Feb 07, 2024 12:47 pm

Bazillions wrote:
Tue Feb 06, 2024 3:11 pm
I think for a ski I have whatever they call the e99s now and I use a pair of Crispi Nordlands with them and I really like them.
another vote for Crispi Norlands.
great boot, and not overly confining/supportive/stiff - which is great for K&G Touring.
they are very applicable to the e99 class/size of ski

For a resort/riding lifts - I might choose something a bit more stiff/supportive?
(but I don't tele at resorts. I snowboard :-)



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Re: Boot recommendation

Post by lilcliffy » Wed Feb 07, 2024 1:23 pm

Curious as to why you are planning on using the E99 at the resort?

Advice- if you are considering the Transnordic BC- make sure you test this boot around the house and really flex your feet (as if you were XC skiing)- that boot was murder on my metatarsus- foot hatchet. I can see using the Transnordic for downhill skiing- but, personally, not for Nordic ski touring...

I still think that the standard Alpina Alaska BC is the best value NNNBC Nordic touring boot available. They are true to size- If you find them a little tight- size up.

The Crispi Svartisen BC has more ankle support with the exoskeleton tightened up- but, it is less supportive than the Alaska BC when loosened. And, the Alaska BC has a stiffer, more stable sole than the Svartisen BC.
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