Salomon Quest 12 Alpine Touring Ski Boots 2011

Comments about Salomon Quest 12 Alpine Touring Ski Boots 2011:

Great boot! Feels true to size (I have a wide foot). Very comfortable and warm. The walk mode is great for hiking and walking back to the car.

Comments about Salomon Quest 12 Alpine Touring Ski Boots 2011:

These boots are extremely lightweight and highly adjustable. I have a high arch and usually wear a size 8.0 street shoe (42 European). The 25.5 was a tad snug, but the 26.5 was too big. Too bad they don't come in a 26.0. While relatively easy to put on, they were difficult to get off, probably due to the sizing being a tad too small. I probably would have rated them a "5" but for the sizing issue.

Walk/ski latch on the back of the boot is nice, though I found myself frequently skiing in the walk mode for greater range of motion. The absence of a true top buckle (uses a "power strap" instead) made the top of the boot around the calf not feel tight enough.

Toes got a bit cold in 20 degree weather, but could have been a result of the snug fit cutting off circulation (wore thicker socks that day). You definitely want to wear these boots extensively around the house before hitting the mountain to get a comfortable fit out of the heat reactive liner.

Comments about Salomon Quest 12 Alpine Touring Ski Boots 2011:

I've had alot of Salomon boots. Skied the CS Pro last year. I was looking for a good hiking boot I could ski in all year as well. I have a narrow ankle and a wide forefoot. With just a tiny stretch in the sixth toe area this boot fits like a glove. The lace up liner, and the big 55mm strap make this boot fit perfect. It also has a big block of shock absorbing rubber under the rear of the foot board for big landings. I can't say enough about this boot. It's really comfortable hiking as well as skiing. It's just great!!!