This summer my foot grew/elongated to a (right/left)41/40.5 or about a men's (left/right) 8/7.5. Now my big toe on my left foot is hitting the end and my toes in general are too far up into the taper of the toe box and feel crunched.
These are wider, high volume boots with a secure heel. They are a soft boot, softer in the sole than the Alaskas for example. They are more XC than XCD if that makes sense. Still I skied them on some skinny skis in soft snow and I could manage on a 20 degree slope, you just need to be more balanced.
Only used these on one day trip.
My loss is your gain. Selling for $200 with free shipping to the lower 48. No returns. Paypal preferred
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