It is sometimes difficult for customers to determine which ski boots should be taken and which ones should not. How to understand the variety of models of ski boots on the market, and choose the most suitable? The article tells about the iconic brand Rossignol, which is engaged in the production of equipment for mountain sports.
Brand Benefits
This French brand is over a hundred years old. It is famous for introducing new technologies into its production. Products go through several stages of quality control before they appear on store shelves. Experienced skiers and beginners believe that Rossignol is quality, reliability, style and convenience.
This brand is distinguished from others by the following technologies:
- In the manufacture of shoes used carbon fiber. This means that neither frost, nor slush, nor temperature differences will affect the rigidity of the boot and it will always be the same. Moreover, these shoes have excellent support from behind, which means they are reliable.
- The inner shoe from the warmth of the feet takes the form of the foot. And for women's shoes use special pads, in order to match was the most complete.
- The inner shoe is the easiest because it is made on natural down, which is treated with a special compound that counteracts decay.
- For ease of operation and maximum efficiency, manufacturers made a special insert from the elastomer into the spatial frame of the shoes.
- On boots special clasp with the effect of "memorizing".
- A special system in boots makes it easy to put on and take off.
- Manufacturers use different materials for the sole of their shoes, depending on who uses them - freeride professionals or experts.
These are just some of the technologies implemented. Boots are constantly being improved in quality and design.
Models
Rossignol Kelia 50. This model is for women. Stiffness 50. Width pads 104 mm. Very light compared to other brands of shoes with the same characteristics. Easily removed and worn, while perfectly fix the leg. Have three metal clips.
Rossignol Kiara Sensor 50. Female model with a stiffness of 50 for beginner skiers. Can be used for skiing on various slopes.
Rossignol Open X1. Women's boots of the latest design. Lightweight, comfortable, practical. In use are simple. On the track - aces.
Rossignol Soft L2 W Black. Advanced model of the latest generation. Incredibly warm, comfortable, have automatic lacing, ideally sit on the female leg.
ROSSIGNOL HERO J 3. Children's ski boots. Stiffness 40. Designed for beginner skiers. It is convenient to take off and put on without the help of parents. The warmest inside, stylish outside. Often recommended by parents.
ROSSIGNOL R18. Children's model, time-tested. Undisputed recommendation of parents. Children easily take off and put on shoes. Very comfortable, warm, light, which is important. They can both go and walk in the snow. Very durable, practically non-wearing.
Overview and specifications
The shoes of this brand have a unique temperature control system, both for professional models and for amateurs. Manufacturers offer a variety of shoes: women's and men's, for children and teenagers. In addition, they can be ski: for cross-country skiing, for skating, for downhill skiing, as well as for snowboarding.
Cross-country ski boots are as light as possible because they have a carbon sole and heel. Upstairs they have a comfortable zipper for quick donning.It was these shoes that declared themselves at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi.
Riding shoes are high, have increased rigidity and strength.
Snowboard boots have internal lacing and a special insert, designed to suit the anatomical structure of the female foot. Have a different degree of rigidity.
For skiing, this shoe has a different degree of stiffness - both for beginners and for professional athletes, as well as various types of fastening and a variety of soles.
Reviews
- Girls celebrate the great design shoes. They are stylish, comfortable, light. Their clips are aluminum, small, easily fit into the hand and close. Clips in boots spoil with long use, with Rossingnol shoes do not have such problems even after two or three years of skiing. They are very reliable and have adjustment of clips on width of a leg - for full and thin legs that is very convenient.
- The ease of shoeing is also noted, because the brand has developed a special system: the foot, as it were, slips off into the shoe itself and does not have to pull it.
- Especially note the inner boot, which is very well stitched and for a few years of use, nothing will wipe anywhere. There are comfortable ankle holders designed specifically for the female foot.
- From the children's models mothers are delighted. They are stylish, durable, lightweight and comfortable. The child will cope with the shoe itself, without the help of adults. Children are happy to wear these shoes. It is inherited, because it is so strong and reliable that you can carry such shoes for more than one season.
Girls celebrate the great design shoes. They are stylish, comfortable, light. Their clips are aluminum, small, easily fit into the hand and close. Clips in boots spoil with long use, with Rossingnol shoes do not have such problems even after two or three years of skiing. They are very reliable and have adjustment of clips on width of a leg - for full and thin legs that is very convenient.
The ease of shoeing is also noted, because the brand has developed a special system: the foot, as it were, slips off into the shoe itself and does not have to pull it.
Especially note the inner boot, which is very well stitched and for a few years of use, nothing will wipe anywhere. There are comfortable ankle holders designed specifically for the female foot.
From the children's models mothers are delighted. They are stylish, durable, lightweight and comfortable. The child will cope with the shoe itself, without the help of adults. Children are happy to wear these shoes. It is inherited, because it is so strong and reliable that you can carry such shoes for more than one season.
How to choose the size
This brand has a standard dimensional grid, that is, European. You easily and simply determine the size.
Remember the three important rules when buying shoes:
- The length of the shoes should be: leg straight - the fingers should rest on the shoe, with the legs bent, the fingers do not touch the shoes.
- In width. They should not press down and cause discomfort.
- When bending the legs, the heel should not come off the insole, the shoes should sit like a glove.
Accessories
The Rossignol brand always has covers for skiing and boots, bags of various colors and configurations, and backpacks. You can even buy Velcro for skis with a brand logo.