Alpina Pro Classic Dp Plus Cross Country Ski Boot Past Season

An odd name for a fantastic and overlooked cross country ski classic boot. Intended for the elite marathon skiers that only double pole, but careful observers may have noticed that in World Cup sprint races that may skiers are opting for classic boots with hinged cuffs, aka, Skiathlon boots, Duathlon boots, or the old term Combi boots. What’s not to like? Competition weight, a super smooth sole flex for diagonal stride, yet with the hinged cuff from skate boots it has stunning downhill control. Who would like this boot? Marathon skiers that only double pole, heck no, just about any classic marathon skier. A top junior athlete competing in a demanding sprint course, where a fall would mean last place? How about any Master’s level classic skier? Maybe a re-think of what a great classic boot should be and if so, just about anyone should don this boot.

• A smooth sole flex for classic with the support of a skate type cuff
• Articulated carbon cuff has great lateral support yet ver