The Gist
Testers didn't vary their scores much on the 2018 Rossignol Allspeed Pro 120, using a lot of 3's (medium) and "ideal" checkboxes to describe its fit, flex and stance. A few testers claimed this one was the benchmark model that all other medium-width performance boots should be judged by. They saved the hyperbole for how well this one skis.
The Fit
Aside from agreeing that the Allspeed Pro 120 (like most other Rossi's) fits a little longer than most other models in the group, everything else got chalked-up right down the middle for a perfect mediumish fit tension throughout the lower boot, instep and up into the cuff. Testers called the heel and ankle pocket accurately snug and said there was just enough room at the forefoot for the ball of the foot to spread to the floor for balance, but with no remaining slop. Balanced containment, one tester called it—and all echoed that it had a nice blend of cushion and proper grip on the foot.
Performance
Complaints on the Allspeed Pro's on-snow performance were virtually non-existent. Smooth and predictable. Muscular and athletic. Lively and nimble. Testers found that it did it all, and without much adjustment. Test forms universally mentioned that it made skiing fun and easy.
Cool Features
This year's Allspeed Pro 120 comes with a pimped-out paint job, and testers liked the flame orange buckles on top—though one tester was bothered that they were hidden under his pants, as though he'd borrowed his girlfriend's underwear, he said. So that's something to consider. Aside from Thinsulate laminates used in the liner and an option to slap on WTR (Walk to Ride) soles, the features are standard fare, four-buckles, Velcro powerstrap, single side cuff adjustment.
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