I got this boot for low angle winter ski touring. It’s the only NNN-BC boot I know of with a removable liner, besides heavier models by Alfa designed for polar travel. I’ve found it great for multi-day, backpacking-style ski trips over relatively low-angle terrain.
Pluses:
- Taking the liners into your bag at night works well to ensure dry feet during tours, avoid frozen boots in the morning, etc.
- Liners can be worn inside down booties for increased warmth around camp.
- Liners are wool and resist stink well.
- Boots are excellent at keeping water out, as tested in shallow river crossings
- Quite comfortable, softer than double leather telemark boots. For size reference, I got the 47 and normally wear a 11.5 US, with a fairly wide foot. I find them perfect width-wise, a bit roomy length-wise, worn with a bulky ski sock and thin liner sock, but very comfortable. I’m able to tighten them down effectively when needed.
- They appear well-constructed, with no noticeable wear over about 20 days or touring, apart from some on the laces.
Minuses:
- not stiff enough for serious downhill use, though I’ve been able to go over several passes in them.
- heavier than some touring boots, but lighter than AT gear. My size 47 weigh 66oz for the pair, with liners.
- only available through some European sites. I got mine through Alewalds in Stockholm. With the good exchange rate and no VAT tax, they were $260 plus shipping.
Overall I’m really loving them.
