Rossignol Alltrack 90 HV Review

For intermediate skiers who need a forgiving boot that won't push back too hard, the Alltrack 90 HV is a great option. This boot features Rossignol's Dual Core method, which allows them to inject plastics of different hardnesses into the same mold, creating a sandwich construction. The result is a flex that's easy to initiate, then offers more resistance as you push it. The thermo-moldable liner is relatively comfortable, especially for a boot at this price point, and it even includes a walk mode. The most impressive thing about this boot, however, is the price point – folks just getting into the sport can get a high-quality ski boot at a very reasonable price.

Performance

With a flex rating of 90, the Alltrack 90 offers just the right amount of stiffness for intermediate skiers. A softer flex makes it easier for skiers to get forward in their boots. This is helpful for intermediate skiers because at this level, you often develop the muscle memory to flex your shins forward into the boots before every turn.

The progressive flex pattern was soft to start, which allowed me to initiate turns gently. However, once I drove my shins into the tongue, the boots got stiffer and provided good sensitivity and edge control throughout the turn. The flex felt predictable and forgiving, and allowed me to ski a bit more aggressively for a boot of this stiffness. I knew that if things started to get out of hand, there was enough flex left to help me regain control.

Comfort and Fit

The Alltrack 90 is comfortable, and best fits feet of medium and above-average width. The liner is soft and cozy, and the high-volume shell we purchased seemed to fit many fellow testers well. Surprisingly, even testers with slightly lower volume feet didn't have many complaints about this boot. Micro-adjustable buckles make it easy to tighten across a wide range of sizes, and the power strap is a bit wider than average, which only adds to the snug fit.

Right out of the box, these boots fit me comfortably, which made them a delight to test on cold days at the ski resort. I have medium-volume feet, so I asked some friends with very wide feet to try out the Alltrack 90. They also found it to fit quite comfortably, proving that this boot suits a wide range of foot sizes and shapes. Thanks to the high-volume shell, we expect that the Alltrack 90 will require no more than minimal boot work to fit most skiers.

Features

The Alltrack 90 includes a decent set of features, all of which made my life easier around the resort. The soles include rubber Grip Walk patches that improve traction on cold, snowy surfaces, and they even help with grip on icy parking lots. More importantly, the rubber soles act like tiny shock absorbers, which makes walking around in these boots more comfortable. The Alltrack 90 also features a walk mode. Although this boot really isn't designed for ski touring, including a walk mode did make it easier to walk around and certainly helped while bootpacking in-bounds.

As I noted before, all four of the buckles are micro-adjustable, which helped me achieve a more refined fit. The cuff closure is a hook-and-loop power strap that adds some stiffness to the boot. There's also a large carry loop in the front, which makes it easier to lug these boots around ski towns and airports. Overall, the set of features on the Alltrack 90 is above-average, which is to say, excellent for a boot at this price.

Warmth

These boots are definitely not the warmest. On days when the temperatures hovered in the high teens to low twenties (Fahrenheit), my feet felt perfectly warm. However, if it got much colder than that, I started to lose feeling in my toes. On the coldest days of winter, when the temperatures dropped below 0°F (-18°C), I had to take frequent breaks to warm up.

Although the Alltrack 90 isn't the warmest boot on the market, it isn't the coldest, either. It falls squarely in the middle of the pack, entirely unremarkable for its warmth or any lack thereof. Skiers with chronically cold feet will likely already have their system of foot-warmers or heated socks dialed in, and the ample volume of this boot easily accommodates either.

Should You Buy the Rossignol Alltrack 90 HV?

This boot is a great choice for intermediate skiers or beginners looking for a good deal on a pair of boots that will help them improve. Based on the price versus performance, it's hard for us to suggest anything else! We highly recommend these boots to the occasional skier, especially those with wider feet. However, advanced and expert skiers will find no benefit in the value of the Alltrack 90, simply because those skiers require a stiffer boot to match their skills.

What Other Ski Boots Should You Consider?

For true beginners, the Rossignol Evo 70 is a good choice, with an even softer flex and plenty of comfort. If you're more of an advanced-intermediate skier, theSalomon S/Pro Supra 100 is a decent option, but we would sooner opt for the 110-flex version of the Tecnica Mach1 MV 130.