{"product_id":"salomon-outpath-bc-cross-country-ski-boots-2027","title":"Salomon Outpath BC 9 Cross Country Ski Boots 2027","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt for skiers who treat groomed trails as a starting point rather than a destination, the Salomon Outpath BC is a new-for-2027 backcountry Nordic boot with the support, warmth, and weather protection to handle ungroomed terrain in real winter conditions. A glass-fiber loaded cuff and dedicated backcountry chassis give the lower leg meaningful stability, while a high waterproof gaiter and reinforced toe cap deal with the snow, ice, and abrasion that come with breaking trail. The result is a substantial, confidence-inspiring boot that feels more like an alpine touring boot than a track boot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe integrated waterproof gaiter and waterproof zipper combo is the standout, since it actually delivers on the \"keep snow out\" promise without the usual workaround of pulling a separate gaiter over the top. The reinforced sides and toe cap are also notable; this boot is built to be skied hard, not babied.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntermediate to advanced backcountry classic skiers who spend their time on rolling, ungroomed terrain, broken-out forest roads, and out-of-track touring. Skiers who want real ankle support for descents in variable snow and a boot that can shrug off cold, wet conditions without their feet paying the price. Anyone whose Nordic skiing leans more toward exploring than logging miles in set tracks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe chassis is built around Salomon's 30% glass-fiber-loaded cuff for support and torsional rigidity, paired with the 3D Skate injected plastic chassis carried over from Salomon's race line. That combination delivers heel hold and lateral control well beyond what a typical touring boot offers, which translates directly into more confidence on descents and sidehill traverses. Closure is handled by Salomon's Quicklace BC system, a one-pull Kevlar lace setup with BC-specific tensioning, and a separate adjustable velcro cuff strap fine-tunes the fit at the top of the boot. Inside, the Thinsulate R78% liner with a fleece overlay keeps things warm in genuinely cold conditions. The waterproof zipper covers the laces, and the high adjustable gaiter pulls up to seal out deep snow. The new BC outsole is built for both skiing and walking, with grip patterns that work on snow and on whatever you encounter when the skis come off. The sole interface is BC NNN, so it pairs with NNN BC bindings only, not standard NNN or Prolink.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a real backcountry boot, which means it's heavy and stiff compared to anything in Salomon's groomed-track lineup. If most of your skiing is in set tracks or you spend your time on relatively flat, well-prepared trails, this is more boot than you need; lighter touring options will be quicker and less fatiguing. Also worth flagging: the BC NNN sole interface is not interchangeable with standard NNN or Prolink bindings, so the binding choice on your ski has to match\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"text-18\/26 mt-6\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"before:w-1 before:h-1 before:bg-black before:flex before:rounded-full before:mx-3 flex items-center mt-[5px]\"\u003eWidth: Wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"before:w-1 before:h-1 before:bg-black before:flex before:rounded-full before:mx-3 flex items-center mt-[5px]\"\u003eFlex: Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"before:w-1 before:h-1 before:bg-black before:flex before:rounded-full before:mx-3 flex items-center mt-[5px]\"\u003eSole: BC NNN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"before:w-1 before:h-1 before:bg-black before:flex before:rounded-full before:mx-3 flex items-center mt-[5px]\"\u003eWeight: 1576\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"before:w-1 before:h-1 before:bg-black before:flex before:rounded-full before:mx-3 flex items-center mt-[5px]\"\u003eQuicklace BC with adjustable velcro cuff strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"before:w-1 before:h-1 before:bg-black before:flex before:rounded-full before:mx-3 flex items-center mt-[5px]\"\u003eLacing: Quicklace BC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"before:w-1 before:h-1 before:bg-black before:flex before:rounded-full before:mx-3 flex items-center mt-[5px]\"\u003eCuff: Ergonomic 360 degree, 30% glassfiber loaded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"before:w-1 before:h-1 before:bg-black before:flex before:rounded-full before:mx-3 flex items-center mt-[5px]\"\u003eChassis: Backcountry flex, 3D Skate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"before:w-1 before:h-1 before:bg-black before:flex before:rounded-full before:mx-3 flex items-center mt-[5px]\"\u003eLiner: Thinsulate R78 with fleece lining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"before:w-1 before:h-1 before:bg-black before:flex before:rounded-full before:mx-3 flex items-center mt-[5px]\"\u003eHigh adjustable waterproof 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