What makes the Alltrack Elite 110 W the best LV boot we tested? One of the things might be that it’s not a restrictive fit—rather, it’s what testers might call an inclusive narrow. The Alltrack Elite’s Step-In technology’s ease of entry sets the tone for its welcoming ways, and testers agreed that the overall friendliness of initial interaction with the boot won them over completely.
The peach and khaki cosmetic was described as attractive, literally, and testers flocked to get their hands on the Alltrack, again literally, to feel the new micro corduroy liner material. One tester called it fun and then another explained it was ribbed for her pleasure. This playful approach to the color palette and fabrics has become a Rossignol women's boot tradition in recent years and testers remain fully on board with their experimentation, with all of them applauding this year’s presentation.
Another Rossi-esque element that testers have come to expect is the relaxed fit of the women’s narrow boot. The Rossignol is rarely the snuggest of the narrows and more often resides on the border between narrow and medium width territories. Our team doesn’t find fault with this, but rather appreciates the well-sculpted shape of the boot for the casually low-volume and simply accepts that a more constrictive fit will either have to be a bootfitting project or found elsewhere. And with so many other things to appreciate, they seem not to care. One tester wraps it up like this: Big for a narrow but that’s the usual for Rossi. Entry is unreal! It’s so f’n cute! So comfy! Love, love, love!
All the fun and cuteness is fine, but it wouldn’t carry the day for the Alltrack Elite 110 W with our team if it didn’t ski well—they’re tough that way—and they say it does. Agile and active with a precise, lively feel for the snow surface underfoot was how one tester described it. Another said that it could keep up with the chargers on the frontside when needed. Neither spritely nor sledgehammer, testers said the Alltrack Elite struck the right chords for a harmonious balance between power and quickness, with a particularly nice feeling flex (if a bit softer than 110) against the shin.
And yes, let’s not forget that this is a cross-application model—those low tech (did you know that our common use of “tech,” as in tech binding is an abbreviation for “low tech?” It’s true.) inserts aren’t just metallic bling, they enable a serious uphill approach with appropriate binders. Testers say that the new Step-In tech (adapted from the Vizion range) that makes entry so easy has also unlocked newfound cuff range of motion in touring mode that Alltrack boots have previously lacked.
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