Alpina Alaska XP Cross-Country Ski Boots
Connecting groomed Nordic trails and light backcountry, the Alpina Alaska XP cross-country boots expand your adventures with versatile Xplore binding compatibility.
- XP Sole enhances the boot to binding connection with a better mounting point; compatible with Rottefella XP Xplore bindings (not included)
- Spring Pin Technology allows easy entry and exit while preventing snow from packing in
- Wider and closer to the ball of the foot, pin positioning rewards the skier with added control and a more natural stride
- Full-grain leather uppers and added toe-box protection provide a rugged design
- AlpiteX waterproof membranes and Thinsulate™ insulation keep your feet as dry and warm as possible
- Added lateral ankle support also improves control and expands the range of these Xplore-compatible boots
- 102 mm last width
Imported.
View all Alpina Men's Cross-Country Ski Boots| Best Use | Cross-country Skiing Backcountry Skiing |
|---|---|
| Boot and Binding Compatibility | Xplore |
| Cross-country Style | Backcountry |
| Upper | Leather |
| Insulated | Yes |
| Insulation | Thinsulate synthetic fibers |
| Weight (Pair) | 3 lb. 4 oz. |
| Gender | Unisex |
| 36 EU | 38 EU | 39 EU | 40 EU | 41 EU | 42 EU | 43 EU | 44 EU | 45 EU | 46 EU | 47 EU | 48 EU | 49 EU | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Men's | 4 | 5.5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8.5 | 9.5 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12.5 | 13.5 | 14 |
| U.S. Women's | 5 | 6.5 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9.5 | 10.5 | 11 | 12 | 13 | |||
| UK | 3.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 6.5 | 7.5 | 8 | 9 | 9.5 | 10.5 | 11.5 | 12 | 13 | 13.5 |
| EU | 36 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 49 |
| Mondo | 23 | 24.5 | 25 | 25.5 | 26.5 | 27 | 27.5 | 28.3 | 29 | 29.7 | 30.5 | 31 | 31.5 |
| Foot Length (in.) | 9.1 | 10 | 10.4 | 10.6 | 10.8 | 11.1 | 11.4 | 11.7 | 12 | 12.2 | 12.4 |
Sizing Notes
Measurements are stated in inches.
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Not sure if I got a defective one
Not sure if I got a defective one -- it clicks in only some of the time, and then disengages half the time after a few kicks. This didn't happen with the Alfa boot, But the problem is that the Alpina Alaska XP boot is compatible with my foot (the Alfa XPLORE boot clicks in easily and fully, but gives me awful blisters and pain -- the Alpina Alaska XP boot fits my foot well, but doesn't click into the binding well). REI, does that mean I got a defective one? Or is this a common issue with this boot? (If REI replaces it with one that doesn't have this issue, can I update the review?)
Right sole delaminated
Used the boots a handful of times & then the right sole started peeling halfway off! I like the boots weight, fit & warmth. The other xplore binding compatible boot that REI offers is a couple of hundred dollars more. I returned these boot & had them order a new pair. I’ll spend the extra if the second pair fails. Lucky I wasn’t stranded 5 miles back from the trailhead. My wife has a pair of NNN Alaska boots for two seasons and they seem to be holding up fine.
Sole completely pulled off of both boots
The upper is fantastic, and in some ways is an improvement over the almost-legendary Alpina Alaska NNN BC. However, over the course of a single 15-odd-mile ski the soles pulled off of both boots. By the time I got back to the car, the soles were only attached to the uppers at the heel. If Alpina can fix this obvious (and frankly ridiculous) defect I'd give this boot five stars. Until then, one is generous.
Great boot, poorly glued on sole
I love the XPlore bindings and the fit and comfort of these boots! However, Alpina has a major workmanship problem with the soles ripping halfway off, when you have a fall. My original, 2021 pair had a sole rip off after two months of almost daily use. Those were replaced on warranty, but now I just had the same thing happen again, yesterday. These are getting replaced on warranty, as well, but this is ridiculous. REI has been outstanding though!!
Fit and Function
Fit is good. The toe box is small but I personally should have gone a size down from my usual shoe size. Function is very good for rolling terrain, but if you are doing more serious XCD then you may want something with more rigidity at the top of the boot. Still I could get down a blue at a ski resort with a little practice with the hard flexor and Madshus M68.