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Alpina BC All Terrain Boot
The Alpina All Terrain NNN BC Boot is built from a proven race design that incorporates the lightweight stability and support of a skating boot into a rugged backcountry model. Using a NNN BC Pbax and rubber sole, this sturdy boot can tackle steeper descents and rougher terrain than traditional XC boots with excellent lightweight comfort and maximum stability. We recommend using the Alpina Cross Terrain ski (our item number: ALP0027) with this boot.
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$209.95 $149.95 
pretty good for kick and glide
I recently purchased the all-terrain at a great price! The all-terrain is very comfortable (soft, warm, flexible)and has reasonably good lateral support due to the plastic cuff. Compared to my all leather boots they significantly reduce ankle rollover when you get on rough or rutty terrain. I do have a few issues with them. The biggest is the buckle system--it's really weak. You cannot cinch the top cuff tightly. Also the buckle looks like very cheap plastic (time will tell). [Alpina, why not use a ratcheting buckle or a power strap like other boots?] Second is the label they put on them (telemark) and backcountry's recommendation to use with the Cross Terrain. This is not a tele boot! If you want to turn your skis, use a 3-pin or, better, a cable binding. The Cross terrain is more about turning than about kick and glide, so I would never recommend this combination. One last thing--be careful if you have to hike over rocks. The metal toe pin in my Alpina leather boots broke when I had to hike over some rocks, thus, my need to replace. Thanks for the great price.
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