Alpina Sports Alaska 75 Leather 3 Pin 75mm Backcountry Cross Country Nordic Ski Boots - Durable & Comfortable for Winter Outdoor Adventures

I have purchased 3 pairs over the last 6 years. They last about 2 years for me, but I ski on these about 100 days a year. I use them in the backcountry and at the resorts. I love the support I get out of them, and they are so comfortable. I put them on in the morning and wear them all day. You can drive in them or just work out in the snow. My feet stay warm and dry on the worse winter days. I went from plastics to these and will never go back. I recommend these boots to anyone that is a good tele skier and has good skiing skills. If you want them just to tour around on the flats it does not matter about your skiing ability. In fact, it will make you faster and better than anyone else out there on a Nordic set up.Fit like a good quality backpacking boot with a higher boot for greater supportThese fit well and are very supportive. Perhaps initially too stiff, but they will break in. The initial quality seems to be high.These may compare favorably with other soft boots. I learned I just don't like soft boots. I routinely wear Scarpa T3 hard boots that are light, comfortable and provide superior control and sure don't seem to hold me back when skiing uphill. I bought these for venues that have less climbing (and hence less aggressive descents) where I pair them a lighter ski as well. They're ok and work well with a nice solid Voile binding. They are warm and comfortable but probably an unnecessary purchase since I'm gonna stick with my old Scarpa T3s.I like hard boots and fat skis, I love and rely on the power and control they give me. These soft boots can't drive a fat ski nearly as well as a hard boot. I see a lot of people wearing them and doing well, so it's just a preference thing.This is a great boot for touring and covering distance, good out of the box comfort with excellent control for Telemark or parallel turning. I bought these to go with Fisher S-bound 98, no-wax skis, mostly for long distance light touring with occasional down-hill skiing. I have been very happy with these, way more comfortable than any of my plastic boots I use for AT skiing. Not recommended for all day lift service skiing.With less than five months use they split behind the pins. Update...after contacting the manufacturer they agreed to warranty.Loved the boots just wish they lasted longerReally comfy, fit perfect to size...OK -I like the boot, maybe a little big, difficult to exchange for smaller size.Returned to Amazon, but still awaiting refund