On a long forest tour with a gradual climb and a lunch stop halfway, the Rossignol XT 5 Ski Boot is the Nordic touring boot that keeps the feet warm. A liner with 3M Thinsulate insulation heat-molds to the foot for a custom fit, and an adjustable gaiter and central zipper seal out snow. A lace closure under a zippered cover keeps the fit secure, and the stiff touring sole fits NNN bindings for cross-country skiing. What Our Gearhead(R) Experts Are Saying:"The hinged cuff let my ankle drive forward through every stride on the climb. Cinching the powerstrap before the downhill gave me the control to steer through turns without stopping to adjust anything else."