The Salomon Escape Outpath cross-country ski boots are a fantastic choice for recreational skiers who are looking for a solid, stable, and easy to use pair of boots for adventurous Nordic applications. Built with a good amount of power and energy, the Salomon Escape Outpath cross-country ski boots are built mostly for touring applications, but are also able to be used in an in-track and cross-country center format as well. From the plastic heel counter to the hinged cuff, theres a lot of structural integrity in these boots, and that comes in handy when you get out and get into some of the more adventurous skiing that the winter woods has to offer. Salomon has had a long time to perfect their Nordic boot setup, with decades of boot building experience to work off of. The Sensifit liner has filtered down from their high-end alpine setup and into the Nordic world, so youre getting the best of both worlds when it comes to both fit and performance. Not to mention warmth, the boots will help keep you out in the snow for longer thanks to the strong insulative properties. For flex, the Escape Outpath boots have a touring flex, which is on the softer side, allowing your foot to flex and line up better with the classic kick and glide technique. For adventurous and touring skiers, the Salomon Escape Outpath Cross-Country ski boots are an amazing choice.