A super comfy, super warm, super easy-on boot that will go everywhere on the mountain (within reason) for the high volume foot and leg. That's what testers described as the nutshell notes for the new Rossignol Alltrack 90 W BOA. It's got a walk mode, it's got Rossi's easy entry technology, and it's got a khaki and peach cosmetic--and a gold medal.
Testers say that for the wide-footed skier with a thick instep and ample calf there aren't many better choices out there if ease-of-entry and instant comfort are a couple main priorities. The corduroy interior liner material intrigued testers for its just-slippery-enough surface to enhance the already effortless entry that's enabled by the rear-hinging cuff technology borrowed from the Rossignol Vizion boot line-up. They said that the closure and automatic lock back into ski mode took a little sorting out, but they loved the overall experience of getting in and buckled-up (and BOA'd-up) in the Alltrack 90 W BOA.
Testers appreciated the convenience of the BOA reel closure on the lower shell and lodged no complaint about its function, though they did like the traditional buckles up top and the easy-going double-sided powerstrap for securing the calf. They said that the calf fit is pretty accommodating for the thick-of-leg with a lot of buckle catch adjustment range.
While the easy-entry technology pairs with a walk mode feature in the Alltrack 90 W BOA, most testers said it offered more apres convenience than any hardcore functionality for hike-to-gnar descents. The cuff range of motion when released didn't inspire them to do any long-distance trudging but they did like it for its ease of use and stroll-assist for lugging gear from vehicle to lodge or kid to lesson.
The edging power of the 90-flex was commended, with testers saying it laid nice arcs down on groomers or through crud, but they felt the 90-flex was definitely soft and geared toward the less-than-charger. Though for the intermediate through advanced skier they said this was a dream come true for all but the more adrenaline-fueled end of that skier spectrum.
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