@telerat I think the fabric on the Tech was great and no issues with it. Just the sideguard print was flaking off a bit, and the Rotte sole coming off (glued at Alpina factory). Seemed to be caused by flexing the sole (too soft of an upper?). First pair took 300km to show cracks, second pair 10km. ...

Thanks for the update Theme and sorry to hear of your problems. It is a pity that the Alpina Pioneer boots did not hold up, especially on a long tour with many days. The Tech looked very interesting, but it's fabric seems weak and better suited for mellow tours in soft snow on flatter terrain. That...

Wow, that sole connection and upper stitching seems to be very shabby at best. It is one thing to lighten a boot and try to make some high tech features withing that light boot technology but another thing to have such durability issues. It kinda forces you to keep spending piles of money to try ne...

I’m liking these boots more n’ more. They’re a “snug” size 44 compared to the Alpha Guard and Fischer Transnordic but removal of the insole gives them much more noticeable wiggle room. I’d damn near call this boot supple yet it’s got support to it as well. I’ve used them with my MR48 skins on spars...

Yess, my Pioneer Tech arrived! Size is 42. Weight 676g per boot. That is 10g less per boot comparwd to my size 42 Pioneer Pros! There is slightly more volume for the toes, height wise. I can feel significantly more support for the ankle, however not as much as I hoped for. Not as stiff as Alfa Free...

So I bit the bullet and ordered from Demers Bicycle. Shipping was insanely fast, just took a few days. So, onto the boot. I ordered a size 44 (my usual size). It’s definitely not a loose fit (my Fischers are roomier). I’ll be skiing a thin sock with these, if there’s any need for something warmer I...

@Theme Very crappy. Looking at the construction and stitching of that boot- they don't inspire quality and durability to me... I don't think that boot would stand up to rough and abrasive conditions in my local forest ski touring... ...... On another note- I have been thinking about the pros and co...

https://i.imgur.com/FTQLRwy.jpeg Interesting comparison and comment on the snug 44. What is your foot size? 10.5 US ? Of the 3 shown and the transnordic which boot do you feel fits truer to your foot size. There seems to be a lot of variation in the charts between manufactures and EU converted to U...

https://i.imgur.com/2OsPJ6A.jpeg Alpina accepted my warranty claim on this, but they will not ship a new pair to Norway where I would need these. 500km out of 2700km done this far, of which 400km skiing with this pair Wow, that sole connection and upper stitching seems to be very shabby at best. It...

@Theme I'd say yes,they have really more support than the alaska XP. And more than the Alfa Skaget as well... Especially lateral support is much stronger, fore aft a little bit. I think this is a good all around boot for people who want controll on the downhills but something that XCs better than a...