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Salomon Vitane 7 Boot - Women's
The Salomon Vitane 7 women's Nordic boot combines an SNS boot system with a grippy, rubber like outsole so you can hop off the sticks and walk around without feeling like a cast member of Ice-Capades. The Vitane 7 is the new version of the Vitane D7. Sometimes there isn't anyone ripping up the track behind you. Sometimes there's no hurry to get to point B, and you can stop to scramble up the rocky snow to point C. This beefy boot gives you the best of both worlds—from comfortable performance while skiing to walking support when you're not. The Vitane 7's heel is reinforced inside and out to maximize your support and control, and the gaiter hooks will keep your gaiters off your knees and over your boots where they belong. Thinsulate lining will keep your feet warm while you ski and scramble around the backcountry.
$99.90 
A Comfortable Boot for the Non-Racer Skiing on Gromed Trails
As an older woman skier who has retired from recreational ski racing, I was looking for a compromise boot. I gave my Solomon classical racing boots to my daughter who is on the high school ski team and purchased the Vitane 7 for myself to use on my casual ski outings. The Vitane is light in weight, warm and easy to put one's foot. The sole, as advertised, feels quite safe for walking across a somewhat icy parking lot to access a groomed trail. The cost of the Vitane is about a third of the cost of racing boots. Yet, it has many of the same features as a racing boot. I live in Anchorage, Alaska. I tried to purchase this same boot at any of our local stores at the end of December. Those who carried the Vitane had only a few boots left and only in odd sizes. I ordered here for the first time and received my boots in a timely manner.
Salomon Vitane B5 cross-country ski boots
Very comfortable and flexible. Do not have plastic support cuff, thank goodness! Skied in them all day with no blisters or pain anywhere in feet. Reasonably priced, too.
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Training Tips
An efficient long distance running stride will have you landing on your heal first and rolling to the front of your toes.
One of the most mentally toughening things you can do as a runner who trains daily is to add a morning run into your routine. This means you are doing two runs a day. The morning run is simply more of a mental challenge then anything else.
Have two pairs of running shoes, especially if you live in a wet climate. Consider replacing your shoes no later than 500 miles into the life of the shoes.
Proper hydration for a run includes drinking 30 - 45 minutes before you start and about a cup every 10 - 15 minutes while running.
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