bgregoire wrote: ↑Wed Feb 16, 2022 8:16 pm
Ni review J. 42 sound small for you? Is the sizing right or would have you preferred the 43?
Thanks! I wear size 10.5 US / 27.5 Mondo.
Alaska BC 42: Super tight, but perfect, the way I like it for downhill
Alaska BC 43: Too big, problematic, heel lift, even with think socks
Alaska 75 42: Too small
Alaska 75 43: Perfect!
Alaska 75 44: Too big, problematic
Guard 43: Quite big, but near perfect with thick socks
Alaska XP 43: Perfect! Super comfy with thin socks, and super comfy with thick ones
Alaska XP 42: I did NOT try them, but my guess is that they would be perfect too, the laces allow a wide range
Free 42: Perfect with thin socks, and perfect with thick ones, thanks to the dynamic BOA fit range! (43 would have been WAY too big. )
I was expecting the Free 42 to be quite tight. And for downhill, this is what I want. But no, they are not tight, they feel quite big for a size 42! But the BOA thing seems to accomodate a wider range of feet, and the AWESOME lacing system of the Alaska XP seems to allow exactly the same thing too. Something I didn't find on any other boots. (When I say big, I mean both length and width.) Important to note on Alfa's FREE page:
The fit in the shoes is spacious so that you have room for thick socks and maintain good circulation. If you are unsure about the size, we recommend you choose the smaller size.